Li Yueru - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

China's 7-foot-3 Zhang Ziyu looms over opponents on debut at Women's Basketball World Cup

China’s Zhang Ziyu had everyone looking up to her on the opening day of the Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

WNBA's Li Yueru to miss FIBA World Cup due to unfortunate passport issue Dallas Wings center Li Yueru won't be playing in the FIBA World Cup after all.

5 DAYS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Team USA Won't Have to Face Li Yueru Due to Passport Issue Team USA's challenge against China just got a little smaller. That's because Dallas Wings center Li Yueru will no longer be competing in the...

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Li Yueru to miss the women's FIBA World Cup after her replacement passport is lost in the mail

China will have to play without Li Yueru at the women’s FIBA World Cup after her replacement passport was lost in the mail and she wasn’t able to get a new one in time for the tour...

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Swats two shots in blowout win Yueru posted three points (0-1 FG, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, two blocks and one assist over 13 minutes during Sunday's 97-71 victory over the Sun.

Impact Yueru saw increased playing time in Sunday's blowout win and swatted multiple shots for the first time since July 29. Over eight appearances in August, she averaged 3.5 points and 2.0 rebounds in 10.3 minutes per contest.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mild effort in win Yueru had six points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds and one block in 12 minutes during Sunday's 92-70 win over Seattle.

Impact Yueru saw some extra minutes due to the lopsided score. Across 27 games this season, she's averaging 3.4 points and 2.7 rebounds in 10.5 minutes per contest.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Scores seven points in loss Yueru finished Friday's 94-76 loss to the Valkyries with seven points (2-3 FG, 3-3 FT) and three rebounds in eight minutes.

Impact Yueru had one of her most productive games of the 2026 campaign Friday. However, the 27-year-old hasn't been much of a contributor and is now averaging just 3.4 points and 2.7 rebounds over 10.0 minutes in 24 regular-season games.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Held to one point Yueru ended with one point (0-3 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 24 minutes during Wednesday's 82-81 loss to the Dream.

Impact Yueru played a sizable workload Wednesday, but she wasn't able to translate it into much fantasy value. Across 20 games, she's averaging 3.5 points, 2.9 rebounds and 0.5 assists.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Posts 10 points off bench Li posted 10 points (4-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds, one block and one steal over 23 minutes during Sunday's 96-91 victory over the Sky.

Impact Li produced a double-double off the bench, picking up the slack of Awak Kuier, who went scoreless in eight minutes in the starting lineup. It was Li's first double-double since she had 18 points and 10 rebounds on July 9, also against the Sky. She was also able to add her first block of the season.

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Bueckers' 22 points, 11 rebounds help Wings beat Sky 96-91, extend win streak to 5 games

Paige Bueckers had 22 points and 11 assists, Jessica Shepard added 19 points and 10 rebounds, and the Dallas Wings beat the Chicago Sky 96-91

JULY 13 • Associated Press

Quiet campaign continues Yueru chipped in five points (2-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound and one assist across seven minutes during Thursday's 99-84 loss to the Aces.

Impact Yueru continues to play a strict reserve role at the center position, coming off the bench in each of her 12 appearances this year. She has averaged a mere 3.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 0.7 assists in 8.3 minutes per game this season.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Paige Bueckers scores 27, Fudd adds career-high 26 as the Wings beat the Storm 112-110 in overtime

Paige Bueckers scored 27 points, Azzi Fudd added a career-high 26, including the go-ahead basket late in overtime, and the Dallas Wings beat the Seattle Storm 112-110

JUNE 23 • Associated Press

Paige Bueckers changed everything as the Chicago Sky blew a late lead | Sporting News Paige Bueckers and Li Yueru fueled a wild 36-point fourth quarter as the Dallas Wings erased a 14-point deficit to stun the Chicago Sky 93-9...

JUNE 21 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Logs 15 minutes in win Yueru supplied five points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds and one assist across 15 minutes during Saturday's 93-92 win over the Sky.

Impact With Alanna Smith (face) exiting the game early, Yueru saw double-digit minutes for the first time since May 20. The 27-year-old center was productive on the glass and knocked down a pair of go-ahead free throws with 12 seconds remaining. If Smith is forced to miss additional time, Yueru could remain in the rotation.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Li Yueru hits 2 late free throws as the Wings rally past the Sky 93-92

Li Yueru made two free throws with 12.5 seconds left to give Dallas its first lead as the Wings scored a season high 36 fourth-quarter points to rally from a 14-point deficit to be...

JUNE 21 • Associated Press

Paige Bueckers scores season-high 31 and the Wings beat the Mercury 85-70

Paige Bueckers scored a season-high 31 points, Jessica Shepard had 17 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, and the Dallas Wings beat the Phoenix Mercury 85-70

JUNE 12 • Associated Press

Good to go Tuesday Yueru (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game against the Lynx.

Impact As expected, Yueru will return from a one-game absence due to a left ankle injury. The 27-year-old center has logged double-digit minutes in just one of her six regular-season appearances, averaging 2.2 points and 2.7 rebounds in 7.7 mnutes per tilt.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to suit up Tuesday Yueru (ankle) is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Lynx.

Impact After being held out of Friday's win over the Sparks due to a left ankle injury, Yueru appears to be trending in the right direction ahead of Tuesday's contest. She has logged single-digit minutes in each of her last three appearances and wouldn't be guaranteed meaningful playing time if she's cleared to play.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

Dallas visits Minnesota after Ogunbowale's 30-point showing

Dallas plays the Minnesota Lynx after Arike Ogunbowale scored 30 points in the Wings' 104-96 win against the Los Angeles Sparks

JUNE 8 • Associated Press

Won't play against Sparks Yueru (ankle) is listed as out for Friday's game against the Sparks.

Impact Yueru will miss her fourth regular-season game of the 2026 campaign Friday night. However, considering the 27-year-old has averaged only 7.7 minutes in her six regular-season appearances, her absence shouldn't shake up the rotation.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to doubtful Yueru is doubtful for Friday's game against Los Angeles due to a left ankle injury.

Impact After originally being listed as questionable, Yueru is being downgraded to doubtful Friday. Her expected absence should free up a few extra minutes for the likes of Alysha Clark, Alanna Smith and Maddy Siegrist in the frontcourt.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Sparks Yueru is questionable for Friday's game against Los Angeles due to a left ankle injury.

Impact Yueru has had a limited impact so far this year for the Wings, most recently logging two points and two rebounds over nine minutes in her last appearance Monday against Seattle. The team should have a better idea of her availability closer to game time.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

Li Yueru's 'Disappointed' Admission Hints at Dallas Wings Discontent Dallas Wings center Li Yueru doesn't appear to be happy with her role on the team.

JUNE 4 • SI.COM

Limited workload in win Yueru notched two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and two rebounds in nine minutes during Monday's 79-56 win over the Storm.

Impact Yueru continues to be used sparingly by the Wings. Across six appearances this season, she's averaging 2.2 points and 0.5 assists in 7.7 minutes per contest.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

Sees 20 minutes in win Yueru chipped in seven points (1-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-6 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one steal across 20 minutes during Wednesday's 99-89 victory over the Sky.

Impact After seeing a combined nine minutes in two previous appearances, Yueru was given an extended look Wednesday. Whether this sticks remains to be seen, but she can be monitored in deeper fantasy formats.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

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