"As the season's gone on, it's just basketball, right? I've settled that. It doesn't feel like anything. I'm at peace with everything,"
"The first time I went back [to Seattle], it was a little weird. Being a vet in this league, I understand you go through ups and downs. 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 player here. I feel like I can be myself."
"For someone with her resume, it's almost unheard of. She's been one of my easiest players to coach. She wants to do anything, whatever it takes to win, including moving to the bench."
Jewell Loyd is at peace preparing to face her former team, the Seattle Storm, in the first round of the WNBA playoffs. She spent 10 seasons with Seattle after being drafted in 2015 and won two championships before a contentious split and trade request earlier this year. Loyd accused Seattle's coaching staff of harassment, prompting an independent investigation that found no wrongdoing. Loyd has thrived with the Las Vegas Aces, scoring 21 points with seven 3s in a 103-75 win that extended Las Vegas' streak to 16. She moved from starter to bench in July to better help the team, and coach Becky Hammon praised her team-first attitude.
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