WNBA fines Storm, suspends co-owner Celeste Keaton for fan confrontation
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 2:44 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
The WNBA has fined the Seattle Storm and suspended co-owner Celeste Keaton from attending the next five home games. The disciplinary action follows an incident where Keaton confronted two fans during the team's matchup against the Indiana Fever on July 28. The league's decision reflects its commitment to maintaining a respectful atmosphere during games. The Storm will continue their season without Keaton's presence at upcoming home events.
- •Celeste Keaton suspended for five home games due to fan confrontation.
- •Incident occurred during Storm's game against the Fever on July 28.
- •WNBA's fine aims to uphold league standards and promote fan respect.
- •Storm will navigate upcoming games without co-owner's attendance.
- 3:06 PMESPN — WNBA bars Storm co-owner for confronting fans
- 2:11 PMYahoo Sports — WNBA suspends Seattle Storm co-owner for alleged comments to Sophie Cunningham supporters
"The WNBA has fined the Storm and suspended co-owner Celeste Keaton from attending the team's next five home games after her exchange with two fans during Tuesday's matchup with the Fever.
"The WNBA has suspended Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton for five home games for alleged comments she made to Sophie Cunningham supporters.
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External links- ESPNJul 30, 2026, 3:06 PMWNBA bars Storm co-owner for confronting fans
The WNBA has fined the Storm and suspended co-owner Celeste Keaton from attending the team's next five home games after her exchange with two fans during Tuesday's matchup with the Fever.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 2:11 PMWNBA suspends Seattle Storm co-owner for alleged comments to Sophie Cunningham supporters
The WNBA has suspended Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton for five home games for alleged comments she made to Sophie Cunningham supporters.
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