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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Annie Costabile

To even get consideration from free agent-to-be Jewell Loyd, Sky have work to do

Seattle Storm’s Jewell Loyd in action against the Phoenix Mercury in the second round of the WNBA basketball playoffs Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Everett, Wash. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) ORG XMIT: OTK (Elaine Thompson, AP Photos)

SEATTLE — Former Niles West star Jewell Loyd is beloved in Seattle, so much so that bringing up the two-time WNBA champion’s name in the city evokes a strong response from locals.

Fans acknowledge her as the Storm’s heart and soul after Sue Bird retired and Breanna Stewart left in free agency.

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