""As the season's gone on, it's just basketball, right?" Loyd said after practice Saturday. "I've settled that. It doesn't feel like anything. I'm at peace with everything.""
""The first time I went back, it was a little weird," Loyd said of playing in Seattle. "Being a vet in this league, I understand you go through ups and downs. You see a lot of change in the league and the dynamics. Here with the Aces, people see my value. They see who I am, my character and my reputation. I'm way more than just a basketball play"
Jewell Loyd is at peace heading into the Las Vegas Aces' first-round playoff matchup against the Seattle Storm following an acrimonious split and a February trade. The Aces and Storm meet in the first round for a second straight season, with Game 1 Sunday at Michelob Ultra Arena (10 p.m. ET, ESPN). Loyd spent 10 seasons with the Storm, won two championships, and was the No. 1 overall pick in 2015. Loyd alleged harassment and bullying by Storm coaching staff and requested a trade; an independent investigation found no violations. Loyd returned to Seattle twice this season with split results. The WNBA reviewed a complaint about an assistant coach swearing and took no disciplinary action. Loyd is focused on helping the No. 2 seed Aces advance and says she feels valued in Las Vegas for her character and reputation.
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