Sparks head coach fumes after another sex toy is thrown on WNBA court in game against Fever: ‘It’s stupid’
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The Los Angeles Sparks were the latest home team to see an obscene object being thrown on to the court during a game, an act that prompted a furious reaction from head coach Lynne Roberts.
The WNBA has seen multiple games where a green sex toy has been launched on the court during games, resulting in at least one fan being arrested.
Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum (10) drives to the basket while defended by Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell (0) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena on Aug. 5, 2025. (Kirby Lee/ Imagn Images)
Tuesday night’s game between the Sparks and the Indiana Fever saw a repeat of the incident when the object was thrown on the court near Fever guard Sophie Cunningham late in the second quarter.
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Cunningham, who had earlier lashed out on social media over the seemingly viral trend, jumped back in surprise as Sparks star Kelsey Plum kicked the object off the court.
"I thought we did a great job, Indiana included, just playing on," Plum told reporters after the game. "Don’t give it any attention. The refs, I really appreciate them too."
But Sparks head coach Lynne Roberts expressed her frustration with the repeated attacks.
Head Coach Lynne Roberts of the Los Angeles Sparks reacts in a game against the Las Vegas Aces during the fourth quarter at Crypto.com Arena on July 29, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
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"I think it’s ridiculous. It’s dumb. It’s stupid," she said plainly. "We take – it’s also dangerous. Player safety is No.