Seattle Storm star Jewell Loyd has enjoyed a sterling career in the Emerald City, racking up six All-Star appearances, two WNBA titles and three All-WNBA appearances across 10 seasons in Storm colors.
Yet her time in the green-and-gold seems to be coming to a rapid close. Seattle’s prolific guard has requested a trade in the aftermath of the 2024 season, according to the Chicago Sun-Times’ Annie Constabile.
The circumstances that brought about Loyd’s request stem from an external investigation into allegations of harassment and bullying the potent shot-maker lodged against the Storm’s coaching staff.
Here’s what you need to know.
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Why did Jewell Loyd request trade from Storm?
Loyd, Seattle’s No. 1 pick in the 2015 draft, was at the heart of a team-led inquiry into harassment and bullying practices Seattle’s coaching staff allegedly directed toward players.
Per Constabile, Loyd’s future with the organization hinged on the belief that “relationships within the organization could be mended.” But after the independent investigation found no violations “or any discrimination, harassment, or bullying,” Loyd requested a trade.
Loyd, 31, inked a two-year supermax extension with the franchise after the…
