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Jewell Loyd Traded to Aces Amid Coaching Controversy

1/28/2025

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In a dramatic shake-up, the Seattle Storm are trading star Jewell Loyd to the Las Vegas Aces in a three-team deal that also sees Kelsey Plum heading to the Los Angeles Sparks. Seattle secures the second overall pick in the 2025 draft and center Li Yueru, following Loyd's recent complaints about bullying within the coaching staff.

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Story summary

In a dramatic shake-up, the Seattle Storm are trading star Jewell Loyd to the Las Vegas Aces in a three-team deal that also sees Kelsey Plum heading to the Los Angeles Sparks. Seattle secures the second overall pick in the 2025 draft and center Li Yueru, following Loyd's recent complaints about bullying within the coaching staff.