Jewell Loyd has requested a trade from the Seattle Storm, according to Annie Costabile of the Chicago Sun-Times.
Loyd, a six-time All-Star, has been with the organization since she was drafted with the No. 1 overall pick in 2015 after a decorated college basketball career at Notre Dame. Alongside Sue Bird and Breanna Stewart, Loyd won two championships with the Storm and was viewed by many as a franchise cornerstone.
But, according to Costabile, sources close to the star have confirmed she wants out after 9 seasons.
Jewell Loyd’s trade request comes on the heels of a tumultuous season
Loyd signed a two-year contract extension
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