All-Star guard Jewell Loyd has requested a trade from the Storm, a source confirmed to ESPN, following the conclusion of an external investigation into allegations of harassment and bullying by the team's coaching staff.
The source confirmed to ESPN that it was Loyd who filed the complaint detailing the allegations against the Seattle staff.
"To protect the integrity of the process, and to preserve confidentiality, we chose not to comment while the investigation was ongoing. The Storm will continue to provide a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect."The Sun-Times first reported on the investigation, which was subsequently confirmed by ESPN, on Nov. 15.
Loyd signed a two-year extension in September 2023, returning as Seattle's centerpiece amid a franchise identity shift following the departures ofWith Loyd, Ogwumike and Diggins-Smith in tow, the Storm went 25-15, returning to the playoffs following a one-year hiatus but bowing out in the first round after getting swept by the. Loyd averaged 19.7 points on the season, but her 36.0% shooting percentage was the worst of her career and her 3-point clip of 27.4% the second lowest.
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