The WNBA has launched an investigation into the Seattle Storm's coaching staff following an allegation that an assistant coach used profanity toward a former player after a game against the Las Vegas Aces. This comes after a separate internal investigation last December found no workplace misconduct, though the team continues to face scrutiny.
Storm assistant's alleged use of profanity toward former player prompts WNBA review: report
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The WNBA has launched an investigation into the Seattle Storm's coaching staff following an allegation that an assistant coach used profanity toward a former player after a game against the Las Vegas Aces. This comes after a separate internal investigation last December found no workplace misconduct, though the team continues to face scrutiny.
- 1 Last year: Seattle Storm hired outside counsel to investigate allegations of bullying and harassment.
- 2 December: The internal investigation concluded, finding no violations of workplace misconduct.
- 3 February: Storm coach Noelle Quinn commented on the previous investigation, stating the organization did the right thing.
- 4 Sunday: An allegation was made that an assistant coach used profanity toward a former player after the game against the Las Vegas Aces.
- 5 Wednesday: Reports indicated the WNBA and league security launched an investigation into the team's coaching staff.
- League investigation into the team's coaching staff
- Continued scrutiny for the Seattle Storm
What: WNBA investigation into the Seattle Storm's coaching staff; allegation of an assistant coach directing profanity at a former player; previous internal investigation into bullying and harassment allegations.
When: Wednesday (reports of new investigation); Sunday (alleged incident); December (previous internal investigation concluded); last year (Storm hired outside counsel); February (Storm coach Noelle Quinn's statement).
Why: Complaint filed by a former player regarding an assistant coach's alleged use of profanity.
How: WNBA and league security probe; previous internal investigation conducted by outside counsel.