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WNBA spectator misconduct and court disruptions

Overview

The WNBA has experienced a series of game disruptions caused by spectators throwing sexual toys onto the court. During a matchup between the Los Angeles Sparks and the Atlanta Dream at Crypto.com Arena, play was halted in the third quarter while player Jihyun Park was at the free-throw line. Atlanta Dream player Angel Reese was seen pointing out the perpetrator, who was subsequently apprehended and arrested. The individual has received an indefinite ban from all WNBA, NBA, and league-affiliated events.

A second consecutive day of similar disruptions occurred during a game between the Chicago Sky and the Golden State Valkyries at Wintrust Arena. Despite the security incident in the third quarter involving multiple objects, the Sky secured a 73-70 victory via a buzzer-beating three-pointer from Sydney Taylor.

Players have criticized the behavior as disrespectful. Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud described the actions as “weak” and stated they reflect the internal issues of the individuals involved and a lack of respect for women.

This pattern of misconduct mirrors incidents reported during the 2025 season. The league has stated that player and fan safety is a priority and intends to increase cooperation with law enforcement to identify and penalize those responsible. Under league security standards, any fan intentionally throwing objects onto the court faces immediate ejection, a minimum one-year ban, and potential arrest and prosecution by local authorities.

Entities

Chicago Sky · WNBA · Natasha Cloud · Atlanta Dream · Angel Reese

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [SPORTS] 18 sources
    Atlanta Dream clinch WNBA playoff berth amid league security disruptions

    The Atlanta Dream clinched a WNBA playoff spot behind Angel Reese’s career-high 31 points, while the league faces security concerns after two consecutive games were disrupted by spectators throwing sex toys.

  2. 4 days ago

    [SPORTS] 34 sources
    WNBA games disrupted by fans throwing sex toys onto court

    WNBA games were recently disrupted by fans throwing sex toys onto the court, leading to arrests and indefinite bans. Players Angel Reese and Natasha Cloud condemned the disrespectful behavior.

Sources

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