The WNBA faced another disruption on August 20, 2026, when a green dildo was thrown onto the court during a game between the Atlanta Dream and the Los Angeles Sparks at Crypto.com Arena. The incident occurred in front of the Sparks bench as forward Jihyun Park was at the free-throw line, prompting Dream star Angel Reese to point out the culprit in the stands. Security quickly removed the object after Sparks center Cameron Brink kicked it off the court, and the individual responsible was apprehended and arrested following a brief altercation with security personnel.

This recent event revives a troubling issue from the 2025 WNBA season when multiple sex toys were thrown onto courts at various games, including in Atlanta, Chicago, New York, Phoenix, and Los Angeles. The league has been working closely with local and federal law enforcement to address and prevent such behavior, emphasizing that arrests and serious legal consequences are expected for those involved. Two arrests were made last year: Kaden Lopez, 18, in Phoenix, and Delbert Carver, 23, in Georgia, with reports suggesting a cryptocurrency group may have been behind some incidents.

Following the Los Angeles incident, another similar disruption occurred in Chicago during the third quarter of the Sky's game against the Golden State Valkyries, where at least three dildos were thrown onto the court. The objects were quickly removed, but it remains unclear if those responsible were caught. Neither the WNBA nor the Chicago Sky has commented on this latest episode. These repeated incidents have forced the league to impose indefinite bans on offenders from attending WNBA, NBA, and related league events moving forward.

The sexual toy throwing episodes continue to challenge the WNBA’s efforts to maintain a respectful and safe environment for players and fans alike. Despite past arrests and ongoing law enforcement cooperation, recent episodes prove the problem persists. The WNBA's firm stance against this behavior highlights the league's commitment to tackling these disruptions head-on while hoping to safeguard the integrity and enjoyment of their games for all attendees.