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The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) faced a series of disruptive incidents this week as fans threw inappropriate objects onto the court during games.
For Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve, the incidents are more than just pranks, highlighting the ongoing issue of the sexualization of women.
“This has been going on for centuries — the sexualization of women,” Reeve said. “This is the latest version of that. And it’s not funny. And it should not be the butt of jokes on any radio shows or in print or in any comments.”
Image description: Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray (15) drives to the basket against Chicago Sky guard Rebecca Allen (9) during the second half at Wintrust Arena Aug. 7, 2025. (Kamil Krzaczynski/Imagn Images)
Reeve emphasized the need to address the issue and hold those responsible accountable, stating that the sexualization of women is used to oppress them.
Image description: Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve during the third quarter of a game against the Las Vegas Aces at Michelob Ultra Arena Aug. 2, 2025. (Candice Ward/Imagn Images)
Despite Reeve’s statements, similar incidents continued, with lewd objects being thrown onto the court during an Atlanta Dream game in Chicago.
The WNBA has experienced at least six games disrupted by such incidents in the past week and a half, with objects thrown in Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and Phoenix.
Image description: Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham leaves the court after a game against the LA Sparks at the Crypto.com Arena Aug. 5, 2025. (Kirby Lee/Imagn Images)
Some claims suggest that a crypto group is behind these incidents, but the WNBA has not confirmed the validity of these claims.
The league has issued warnings of legal action and potential bans against fans attempting similar disruptions at WNBA games.
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