Investigation finds no violations by Storm coaches

SEATTLE — The Seattle Storm announced Wednesday that an external investigation into reported accusations of harassment and bullying by the team’s coaching staff had concluded without finding any violations.

“The Storm recently received internal allegations of potential workplace policy violations,” read a statement provided to ESPN. “The organization retained an outside investigator to conduct an impartial investigation into the allegations. The investigation has been completed and there were no findings of policy violations or any discrimination, harassment, or bullying.

“To protect the integrity of the process, and to preserve confidentiality, we chose not to comment while the investigation was ongoing. The Storm will continue to provide a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect.”

The Chicago Sun-Times first reported on the investigation, which was subsequently confirmed by ESPN, on Nov. 15. The Sun-Times reported the investigation was sparked by the experience of multiple players and had been active for at least two weeks by that point.

Former WNBA player Noelle Quinn completed her fourth season as Seattle’s head coach in 2024, which concluded with a 25-15 record and a 2-0 series loss to the Las Vegas Aces in the first round of the WNBA playoffs.

Quinn’s coaching staff this past season included former WNBA player Ebony Hoffman, former WNBA head coach Pokey Chatman and Perry Huang as assistant coaches. Huang, who had been with the Storm for seven seasons while also coaching in the G League, left after the playoffs to become an assistant to Zach Guthrie for the Los Angeles Lakers’ G League team.

ESPN’s Michael Voepel contributed to this report.