Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese was left stunned by the size of a sex toy thrown onto the court during a WNBA game on August 20, 2026. The incident occurred at the Crypto.com Arena during a game against the LA Sparks.
Reese, who was on the bench, reportedly pointed out the individual who threw the object, a green dildo, which landed near the Sparks' bench. Play was stopped, and the item was removed from the court by a security guard. Some observers, based on lip-reading, believe Reese commented on the size of the toy, with estimates suggesting it was approximately seven inches long.
The Los Angeles Police Department responded to the arena and detained a suspect, identified as a male in his mid-20s, for trespassing and throwing an item onto the court. The suspect was issued a citation and released, with no further suspect information being publicly available due to the cite-and-release policy.
This incident echoes a trend from the previous WNBA season, where multiple games were disrupted by sex toys being thrown onto the court. These past events, some linked to the promotion of cryptocurrency memes, led to disciplinary actions, including stadium bans and arrests. In one instance from the prior season, a 32-year-old man was arrested for striking a 12-year-old girl with a thrown toy during a New York Liberty game. Another individual, Kaden Lopez, was arrested for disorderly conduct and assault for a similar act. Delbert Carver was arrested for throwing sex toys at two separate games.
Last season, players and coaches, including Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve, expressed outrage over the recurring incidents, linking them to the sexualization of women. Reeve stated that the acts were not humorous and represented a form of oppression, emphasizing the need for accountability for those responsible.