For the second time in just over a week, sex toys were thrown onto the court during WNBA games, raising growing concerns among players about safety and respect for the league.
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In two separate incidents Tuesday night, green sex toys were tossed from the stands. One came during the New York Liberty's 85-76 win over the Dallas Wings at Barclays Center. The other occurred in Los Angeles, where the Indiana Fever lost to the Sparks, 100-91.
In the Los Angeles incident, the object landed on the court near Fever guard Sophie Cunningham as she prepared to inbound the ball late in the second quarter. Sparks star Kelsey Plum responded by kicking it off the floor.
A similar object was thrown in Brooklyn but did not reach the playing surface, according to video shared on social media.
These incidents follow a separate case in Atlanta on July 29, when 23-year-old Delbert Carver was arrested for throwing an item during a game between the Dream and Valkyries. Carver was charged with disorderly conduct, criminal trespass, and public indecency, according to Cleveland.com.
The WNBA has not publicly commented on the incidents as of Wednesday afternoon.
Cunningham, who appeared visibly shaken during Tuesday's game, has already voiced her frustration online.
"Stop throwing dildos on the court," she posted on X over the weekend. "You're going to hurt one of us."
Other players have also spoken out, including Sky forward Isabelle Harrison. She told the New York Post that while fans may see it as a joke, the behavior is immature and dangerous.
"I just hate that that's being attached to our brand and our name," Harrison said. "Let's be professional here. I get the jokes, but it just gets to a point. I'm really over it, and I know other players are, too."
stop throwing dildos on the court… you’re going to hurt one of us.
— Sophie Cunningham (@sophaller) August 2, 2025
Harrison added that she had never seen anything like it in her career.
"It wasn't even a thought because I've never experienced it. So the fact that it's not only just a bottle top or a shoe, but something to that extent... it just annoys me," she said.
She called for a bigger-picture approach from fans and more protection for players.
"A lot of people might think it's a joke, but I don't take this lightly," Harrison said. "What my job is, it's not a joke. So we just need to take it more serious."
hey @SydJColson, why do you keep throwing your mean green in different arenas…. it’s getting weird.
— Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) August 2, 2025
