Jewell Loyd Requests Trade from Seattle Storm

Seattle Storm's Jewell Loyd, a six-time WNBA All-Star, has requested a trade following the conclusion of an investigation into her allegations of harassment and bullying by the coaching staff, which found no violations. Loyd, who has played her entire career with the Storm since being drafted in 2015, was a pivotal player in their two championship victories and signed a two-year supermax extension in 2023. Despite the Storm's recent roster enhancements, including the addition of Nneka Ogwumike and Skylar Diggins-Smith, Loyd's decision appears driven by a belief that organizational relationships could not be mended post-investigation. Her request is significant, as it may lead to a major shakeup in the WNBA, with several teams likely interested in acquiring her scoring prowess. The investigation's result and Loyd's departure could signal the start of a rebuilding phase for the Storm.