A report emerged on Wednesday that the WNBA is investigating the Seattle Storm coaching staff for allegedly directing profanity at one of their former players. The incident reportedly happened after the team lost 75-70 in a feisty encounter with the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday.NBA Centel, a parody account on X (formerly Twitter), jumped in on the controversy and tweeted:“The WNBA is discussing a temporary league shutdown following profanity allegations involving the Seattle Storm coaching staff, per sources.”However, the report is false. NBA Centel is a parody of news aggregator account NBACentral, and is famous for posting fake news regarding teams and players. WNBA insider Annie Costabile also clarified that there was no investigation and that the league simply reviewed a complaint.Re: reports that there is an active investigation into the Storm, a source with direct knowledge said that is inaccurate," she tweeted. "An allegation was made that a Storm assistant cursed at a former Storm player following Sunday's game against the Aces. The league reviewed the complaint.Annie Costabile @AnnieCostabileRe: reports that there is an active investigation into the Storm, a source with direct knowledge said that is inaccurate. An allegation was made that a Storm assistant cursed at a former Storm player following Sunday's game against the Aces. The league reviewed the complaint.Annie Costabile @AnnieCostabileFines/suspensions are not expected.According to the New York Post, the word “investigation” was an “overstatement.” Still, the the Storm franchise has been embroiled in controversy in the last few months. In November, the team reportedly hired a law firm to look into allegations of abuse and mistreatment of players.Former Seattle superstar Jewell Loyd requested a trade after the probe resulted in no violations. The Storm sent the disgruntled guard to the Las Vegas Aces. Seattle Storm center Li Yueru requests trade amid Seattle Storm coaching staff controversyStorm center Li Yueru wants a change of scenery, per insider Khristina Williams. Amid the controversy surrounding the coaching staff, the Chinese basketball star has asked for a trade.WNBA reporter Roberta F. Rodrigues added context to the Yueru trade request."I have been told that part of that is due to pressure from the Chinese national team since she decided to not participate in the Asia Cup to stay in the USA. They expected her to have a bigger role."Roberta F. Rodrigues @robertawbbCan confirm @Khristina’s report that Li Yueru has requested a trade from the Seattle Storm. I have been told that part of that is due to pressure from the Chinese national team since she decided to not participate in the Asia Cup to stay in the USA. They expected her to have a bigger role.Li Yueru is in her first season with the Seattle Storm after a one-year stay with the LA Sparks. She is averaging 2.9 points and 1.6 rebounds per game for the Storm. Although she has not missed a game this season, she has been used in a limited role behind Ezi Magbegor and rookie Dominique Malonga.