The Chicago Sky aren’t letting Enes Kanter run the show. Principal owner Michael Alter released a statement on behalf of the team, stating the truth will be revealed in court....
The Chicago Sky aren’t letting Enes Kanter run the show. Principal owner Michael Alter released a statement on behalf of the team, stating the truth will be revealed in court....
Chicago Sky owner Michael Alter says a lawsuit filed by former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom is “meritless and frivolous.” Freedom is alleging that his First Amendment rights were violated when he was ejected from the Sky's WNBA game against the Indiana Fever on Aug. 23.
Chicago Sky owner Michael Alter responded Friday to a lawsuit filed a day earlier by former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom, a vocal opponent of transgender athletes’ participation in women’s sports. “We received word that the entity owning the Chicago Sky is being sued by Mr. Enes Kanter Freedom for allegedly violating his First Amendment rights. This lawsuit is meritless and frivolous,” Alter said in a statement. Freedom’s lawsuit, which was filed in the U.S District Court for the Northern Dist
The battle between Enes Kanter Freedom and the Chicago Sky has now moved from arenas to federal court, and as the former NBA player accuses the team of violating his constitutional rights, the Sky owner has made it clear via his latest statement that he’s standing his ground. 24 hours after Freedom made it clear on X that he had begun suing the Sky and the City of Chicago for his ejection, the Sky’s principal owner, Michael Alter, has issued a statement of his own.
“Hell no!” was Courtney Williams’ response when she was asked whether Caitlin Clark is overrated as a player. The Indiana Fever Guard emerged as a breakout WNBA superstar in her rookie season in 2024, shattering multiple all-time records.
“Hell no!” was Courtney Williams’ response when she was asked whether Caitlin Clark is overrated as a player. The Indiana Fever Guard emerged as a breakout WNBA superstar in her rookie season in 2024, shattering multiple all-time records.
Enes Kanter Freedom is suing the Chicago Sky and the owners of Wintrust Arena, alleging in a 15-page complaint filed Thursday that his First Amendment rights were violated when he was removed from a Sky home game last month.
Enes Kanter Freedom is suing the Chicago Sky and the owners of Wintrust Arena, alleging in a 15-page complaint filed Thursday that his First Amendment rights were violated when he was removed from a Sky home game last month.
Enes Kanter Freedom is taking the Chicago Sky to court. The former NBA star has filed a federal complaint over his ejection and ban from Wintrust Arena.
In a fresh twist, Enes Kanter Freedom is doubling down on his claim that his August 23 removal from Wintrust Arena was illegal and has now filed a lawsuit against several parties he holds responsible. Kanter Freedom’s legal representative has issued a strong statement on this issue, and the complicated matter continues to entangle the basketball community.
Royce White is putting the WNBA in a tight spot amid their silence over gender eligibility rules. Enes Kanter is taking the nuclear option, filing a federal lawsuit against the Chicago Sky, the city, and Wintrust Arena after getting kicked out over a provocative shirt.
Royce White is putting the WNBA in a tight spot amid their silence over gender eligibility rules. Enes Kanter is taking the nuclear option, filing a federal lawsuit against the Chicago Sky, the city, and Wintrust Arena after getting kicked out over a provocative shirt.
Amid all the controversy surrounding his WNBA draft hopes, Royce White has opened up on his relationship preferences. Royce White claims to identify as a transgender woman specifically to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft, taking his bid so far as to attend games in a wig.
Natasha Cloud made sure to show her support for Chicago Sky assistant coach Rena Wakama, who is the head coach of the Nigeria women's national basketball team.
Natasha Cloud made sure to show her support for Chicago Sky assistant coach Rena Wakama, who is the head coach of the Nigeria women's national basketball team.
Skylar Diggins did not hold back her opinions on what is wrong with the Chicago franchise during a recent press conference. It was recently announced that Diggins will no longer be part of the Sky team going forward as a result of a knee injury. Diggins has actually been missing since the previous month after [...]
Skylar Diggins did not hold back her opinions on what is wrong with the Chicago franchise during a recent press conference. It was recently announced that Diggins will no longer be part of the Sky team going forward as a result of a knee injury. Diggins has actually been missing since the previous month after [...]
Skylar Diggins. | Getty Images On Tuesday, the Chicago Sky got the news that veteran guard Skylar Diggins will be sidelined for the remainder of the season as she continues to battle a lingering right knee injury. A season full of potential and optimism has come to an abrupt end. The Sky acquired Diggins right before the season began, along with a mix of savvy veterans and young guns. It seemed like the Sky were going to turn things around, but injuries to key talent and periods of inconsiste...
Skylar Diggins. | Getty Images On Tuesday, the Chicago Sky got the news that veteran guard Skylar Diggins will be sidelined for the remainder of the season as she continues to battle a lingering right knee injury. A season full of potential and optimism has come to an abrupt end. The Sky acquired Diggins right before the season began, along with a mix of savvy veterans and young guns. It seemed like the Sky were going to turn things around, but injuries to key talent and periods of inconsiste...
Kate Martin’s young WNBA career has taken her to multiple spots around the country. Now, after being waived by the Los Angeles Sparks, the former Iowa star received an outpouring of support following the announcement of her latest move to the Chicago Sky.
Kate Martin has been chasing her WNBA dream all season. After being waived by the Golden State Valkyries earlier this season and by the LA Sparks on Saturday, she will brace for a new stint with the Chicago Sky after signing a developmental contract on Wednesday.
Chicago Sky guard Kate Martin shared her insight into Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark’s mindset from their shared time together in college. Martin was one of Clark’s key teammates on the Iowa Hawkeyes, with the pair declaring for the WNBA Draft together in 2024.
Chicago Sky guard Kate Martin shared her insight into Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark’s mindset from their shared time together in college. Martin was one of Clark’s key teammates on the Iowa Hawkeyes, with the pair declaring for the WNBA Draft together in 2024.
The Chicago Sky had another disastrous season in 2026 . Chicago is 15-25 and on a three-game losing streak to begin the month of September. The Sky just brought in one popular player who has traveled around the W over the past two seasons. Perhaps she’ll finally find her home in Chicago. The Sky announced on Wednesday that they have signed guard […] The post Sky news: Kate Martin lands contract with CHI after getting waived by LA appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Chicago Sky guard Skylar Diggins will miss the remainder of the WNBA's season as she continues to recover from a right knee injury, the team announced Tuesday.
Chicago Sky guard Skylar Diggins will miss the remainder of the WNBA's season as she continues to recover from a right knee injury, the team announced Tuesday.
CHICAGO — Skylar Diggins will not play another game for the Chicago Sky this season. The team announced Tuesday that the guard will be shut down for the remainder of the season with a reaggravated right knee injury, an issue that held Diggins out since a July 7 game against the Phoenix Mercury. The final hours before Diggins stepped back from the team in July were filled with turmoil. The ...
Enes Kanter Freedom started a much bigger conversation when he declared for the 2027 WNBA Draft. Whether Kanter Freedom will ever actually play in the WNBA remains a completely different question, but he now has a notable supporter in his corner.
Enes Kanter Freedom started a much bigger conversation when he declared for the 2027 WNBA Draft. Whether Kanter Freedom will ever actually play in the WNBA remains a completely different question, but he now has a notable supporter in his corner.
Enes Kanter Freedom declared his intentions to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft to challenge the league’s eligibility criteria. The former basketball player has shown up at WNBA games, gotten into a verbal altercation with a player, and even been banned from the Chicago Sky’s arena.
Radio host Dan Dakich ripped into Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud after she praised team owner Michael Alter for banning former NBA player Enes Kanter from Wintrust Arena. Dakich called Cloud’s public appeal for league-wide WNBA ‘protection’ illogical, claiming that she initiated the heated courtside confrontation with Kanter herself.
Radio host Dan Dakich ripped into Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud after she praised team owner Michael Alter for banning former NBA player Enes Kanter from Wintrust Arena. Dakich called Cloud’s public appeal for league-wide WNBA ‘protection’ illogical, claiming that she initiated the heated courtside confrontation with Kanter herself.
Enes Kanter Freedom has taken his fight over WNBA eligibility rules directly to Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. The former NBA center challenged Engelbert to a “peace summit” moderated by his friend Caitlyn Jenner, asking the WNBA commissioner to sit down and discuss the league’s rules.
Enes Kanter Freedom has taken his fight over WNBA eligibility rules directly to Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. The former NBA center challenged Engelbert to a “peace summit” moderated by his friend Caitlyn Jenner, asking the WNBA commissioner to sit down and discuss the league’s rules.
Earlier this month, former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom made a mockery of the WNBA’s gender policy when he declared himself eligible for the WNBA Draft as a fake transgender woman. He then got himself ejected from a WNBA game for a verbal altercation with Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud. Now, he wants peace –…
Members of the Minnesota Lynx and Atlanta Dream who are participating in the FIBA World Cup. | Getty Images The 2026 WNBA season is officially on pause until Thursday, Sept. 17 as the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup tips off Friday, Sept. 4 in Berlin, Germany. A total of 51 WNBA players fill the rosters of the 16 national teams competing in the tournament, with every WNBA team except the Chicago Sky sending at least one representative. (It’s always Chicago.) The New York Liberty are sending a lea...
Members of the Minnesota Lynx and Atlanta Dream who are participating in the FIBA World Cup. | Getty Images The 2026 WNBA season is officially on pause until Thursday, Sept. 17 as the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup tips off Friday, Sept. 4 in Berlin, Germany. A total of 51 WNBA players fill the rosters of the 16 national teams competing in the tournament, with every WNBA team except the Chicago Sky sending at least one representative. (It’s always Chicago.) The New York Liberty are sending a lea...
The WNBA has hit the brakes on its ongoing regular season to let the 2026 FIBA World Cup take center stage. Some players will compete on one of the biggest stages in women’s basketball, while others will enjoy a well-deserved break as August comes to an end.
Kelsey Plum and A'Ja Wilson will miss the FIBA Women's World Cup for health reasons, with the Mercury announcing that Plum will miss the rest of the 2026 season. Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron will replace Plum and Wilson, USA Basketball announced Monday.
Kelsey Plum and A'Ja Wilson will miss the FIBA Women's World Cup for health reasons, with the Mercury announcing that Plum will miss the rest of the 2026 season. Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron will replace Plum and Wilson, USA Basketball announced Monday.