WNBA team reveals new queer turtle mascot to taunt Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham

New York Post ^ | Aug. 22, 2026 | Shane Galvin

[ConservativeStatement]

The Toronto Tempo debuted a new “non-binary” mascot ahead of their WNBA matchup with the Indiana Fever in an apparent swipe at controversial star Sophie Cunningham.

The Tempo revealed Dez, a butch, non-binary Borealis Blue Snapping Turtle who uses she/they pronouns and “has a fondness for soft shell tacos,” the team said in an Tuesday announcement unveiling the new mascot.

Dez also has a partner in crime, anthropomorphic arctic hare named Dot who uses standard she/her pronouns.

[blitz128]

Can’t wait for trans in WNBA see if they are still so smug😂

[SaveFerris]

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[DPMD]

It used to be “beer makes me stupid.” Now it’s infantilization making stupid.

[DPMD]

In Toronto, “taco” translates to “human skull.”

[SaveFerris]

How many NEN are ALREADY in the WNBA??

I didn't mention Brittney Griner being put in a MEN'S PRISON in Russia...

Oh, oopsie... 😬😬 😲🤷

[yuleeyahoo]

Whatever WNBA fans that actually exist, they are not the WNBA’s customers. Their real customers are the TV outlets who apparently desire to air freak shows.

[DoodleBob]

I’m not saying it is intentional…

….but it looks like they’re wearing Covid masks.

[themidnightskulker]

I’m surprised nobody else has said it yet.

Des Nuts

[themidnightskulker]

Dez Nutz.

Stoopid fat fingers.

[Svartalfiar]

Isn’t that the Tennessee logo?

[x]

Griner was sent to a women’s prison. She may have temporarily been held in a men’s prison on her way there or her way back.

[griswold3]

We say “point god”

[Governor Dinwiddie]

I'm sure Sophie is quaking in her boots. /sarc