Storm center Li Yueru asked for trade as she, and reportedly the Chinese Federation, wants more court time: “I came to America only for one reason, to play basketball.

Storm center Li Yueru explained her request for a trade reported Wednesday by saying she was enjoying her first season with the Storm but looking for more playing time.

On June 4, news broke that Seattle Storm 6'7" center Li Yueru has requested a trade away from the franchise, just eight games into her time with the team after being traded there from the Los Angeles Sparks this past offseason.