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Fan Who Threw Sex Toys Gets Indefinite Ban

8/22/2026

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Angel Reese Identifies Fan

Angel Reese identified the fan who tossed a dildo that hit the floor during a free-throw.
Sparks center Cameron Brink kicked the dildo toward staff, who removed it.
Security arrested perpetrator, wearing a Lakers No. 77 Luka Doncic jersey, after he pushed a guard.
He received an indefinite ban from all WNBA, NBA and league-affiliated events.
The Dream won 124-88, a franchise-record point total, as the league reiterated its ban policy.

Summary

Crypto Collective Throws

A crypto-enthusiast collective promoting a meme coin tossed sex toys onto WNBA courts.
The group said the throws pressure the WNBA to define “woman” by biological sex.
In 2025, six toys were thrown across six games, causing a two-week disruption.
Legislation in 27 states bans transgender athletes from women’s sports.
A 2025 Williams Institute study found only 1 % of U.S. youth identify as transgender.

History

Historical Context

After the November 19 2004 Pacers-Pistons fan-player brawl, the NBA tightened its fan-conduct policy, allowing technical fouls for dangerous spectator actions. The league reinforced discipline with the 2006-07 “no-tolerance” rule, which produced 104 technical fouls in the first 51 games. Today’s WNBA court disruptions involving Angel Reese and others test that same enforcement legacy.

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Angel Reese Identifies Fan

Angel Reese identified the fan who tossed a dildo that hit the floor during a free-throw.
Sparks center Cameron Brink kicked the dildo toward staff, who removed it.
Security arrested perpetrator, wearing a Lakers No. 77 Luka Doncic jersey, after he pushed a guard.
He received an indefinite ban from all WNBA, NBA and league-affiliated events.
The Dream won 124-88, a franchise-record point total, as the league reiterated its ban policy.

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