Overview

• Kaden Lopez, 18, was arrested at PHX Arena for allegedly throwing a neon green sex toy that struck a man and his nine-year-old niece during the Phoenix Mercury vs. Connecticut Sun game.
• Lopez faces charges of disorderly conduct, assault and public display of explicit sexual material after admitting the stunt was a “stupid prank” driven by a viral social media trend.
• Delbert Carver, 23, was arrested for a similar July 29 incident at the Atlanta Dream game, making him and Lopez the only people charged in the six disruptions since then.
• The WNBA has imposed immediate ejections and one-year bans for fans who throw objects onto the court and is working with law enforcement on enhanced security reviews.
• Security experts warn that non-metallic silicone toys evade detectors, prompting the league to reassess arena screening and bag policies to protect players and spectators.