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WNBA suspends Celeste Keaton over confrontation with Indiana Fever fans

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 5:39 AM

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

WNBA suspends Celeste Keaton over confrontation with Indiana Fever fans

Summary

WNBA minority owner Celeste Keaton faces a five-game suspension and a fine for her dispute with two Indiana Fever fans during a game on July 29 in Seattle. Elizabeth Wilson, the mother of one of the fans, described the incident, claiming Keaton bullied her daughter for displaying a supportive sign for Fever player Sophie Cunningham. The confrontation reportedly left the teenage girl upset, prompting the league to take disciplinary action. The Storm has publicly apologized for the incident.

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By the Numbers

•Celeste Keaton suspended for five games for bullying allegations
•Incident occurred during Fever's 105-95 win over Storm
•Mother claims daughter was bullied into removing her supportive sign
•WNBA issued a fine to Keaton in addition to the suspension
•Storm organization has apologized for the situation

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5:39 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Celeste Keaton Should Be Embarrassed’ — Mother of Fever Fan Breaks Silence on Bullying Episode After Supporting Sophie Cunningham

What they're saying

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The WNBA suspended Seattle Storm minority owner Celeste Keaton for five home games and issued her an undisclosed fine over a confrontation with two teenage Indiana Fever fans. Now, the mother of one of the girls has shared her account of what happened.
— Yahoo Sports

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