Mai Yamamoto - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

Scoreless in Game 2 Yamamoto recorded zero points (0-3 FG, 0-3 3Pt) over 10 minutes during Tuesday's 99-89 loss to the Fever.

Impact Yamamoto received her most extensive playing time of the postseason but was unable to capitalize, missing each of her three attempts from beyond the arc. She averaged 5.1 points, 1.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists across 14 regular-season appearances.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Scores eight in win Yamamoto amassed eight points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt), one rebound and one steal over 20 minutes during Sunday's 98-77 victory over the Storm.

Impact After being held scoreless during Thursday's blowout win over Seattle, Yamamoto was relatively efficient from the floor during Sunday's rematch. She's played at least 20 minutes in four of her last five outings, averaging 5.8 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 19.8 minutes per game during that time.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

GAME RECAP: Aces Complete Season Sweep Against Seattle with 98-77 Win LAS VEGAS (Sept. 20, 2026) – On a night in which A'ja Wilson eclipsed 1'000 points this season for the second time in her illustrious career...

SEPTEMBER 21 • WNBA.COM

GAME RECAP: Mai Yamamoto, Japan End World Cup Run in 84-63 Loss to Hungary BERLIN (Sept. 8, 2026) – Aces guard Mai Yamamoto and Japan ended their World Cup run in the quarterfinals play-in in an 84-63 loss to Hungar...

SEPTEMBER 8 • WNBA.COM

GAME RECAPS: All Four Aces Advance as Group Play Concludes BERLIN (Sept. 7, 2026) – All four Las Vegas Aces advanced to the Quarterfinals stage in the 2026 World Cup after wrapping up group play on M...

SEPTEMBER 7 • WNBA.COM

GAME RECAPS: Four Aces Undefeated in Opening Day at World Cup BERLIN (Sept. 4, 2026) – All four Las Vegas Aces competing in the 2026 World Cup claimed victories in Friday’s opening games in Berlin. The...

SEPTEMBER 4 • WNBA.COM

GALLERY: World Cup Day 1 feat. AUS, JPN & USA (9/4/2026) Australia, Japan and the USA all took to the court in Berlin and all three teams put up victories in the opening day of 2026 World Cup compe...

SEPTEMBER 4 • WNBA.COM

Minutes picking up Yamamoto logged nine points (3-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound, one assist and two steals over 22 minutes during Sunday's 88-78 win over Toronto.

Impact Yamamoto is carving out a key role off the bench for the defending-champion Aces ahead of the postseason. She's played at least 20 minutes in back-to-back games and three of her last seven amid the absence of Dana Evans (leg).

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

GAME RECAP: Aces Take Tempo to a Tune of 88-78 VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Aug. 23, 2026) –A 27-point performance by A'ja Wilson and a 21-point outing by Jackie Young paced the Las Vegas...

AUGUST 24 • WNBA.COM

Gallery: Aces @ Tempo (8/23/2026) The Aces traveled to Vancouver as part of the Tempo's Cross Canada series and defeated Toronto 88-78 in Rogers Arena on August 23. A'ja Wils...

AUGUST 24 • WNBA.COM

Las Vegas Aces Guard Mai Yamamoto to Represent Japan at FIBA World Cup TOKYO (Aug. 20, 2026) – The Japan Basketball Association today announced that Las Vegas Aces guard Mai Yamamoto will represent Japan at the...

AUGUST 20 • WNBA.COM

Three assists in loss Yamamoto ended Tuesday's 97-82 loss to the Dream with three points (1-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and three assists across 14 minutes.

Impact Yamamoto has now logged at least 13 minutes in five consecutive games. She should continue serving as a backup guard until Dana Evans (leg) returns.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Miles, Collier power the WNBA-leading Lynx to a 92-87 win over the Aces

Olivia Miles had 23 points and eight assists, Napheesa Collier added 19 points and the WNBA-leading Minnesota Lynx beat the Las Vegas Aces 92-87 on Saturday night

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

Three steals off bench Yamamoto notched three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt), one assist and three steals over 13 minutes during Tuesday's 86-76 win over the Mystics.

Impact Yamamoto has appeared in only half of Las Vegas' last eight games. That said, it's likely she'll fade into a lesser role once the Aces get some of their other role players back into the fray.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

GAME RECAP: Aces Finish 5-Game Road Swing with 111-71 Defeat in New York NEW YORK (Aug. 9, 2026) – Playing in their third game in 65 and a half hours, the Las Vegas Aces (22-11) wrapped up their 9-day, 5-game road...

AUGUST 9 • WNBA.COM

Fades injury report Yamamoto (not injury related) is not listed on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Fire.

Impact Yamamoto has yet to make her team debut after signing a rest-of-season contract with the Aces on July 17, though her omission from the injury report suggests she'll play Tuesday. However, the 26-year-old guard is unlikely to see significant minutes.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Remains away from team Yamamoto (not with team) is out for Wednesday's game against the Mystics.

Impact Yamamoto has yet to join the Aces since signing a rest-of-season contract Friday. She'll have to wait until after the All-Star break Tuesday against Portland for her next chance to make her WNBA debut,

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Las Vegas visits Washington after Iriafen's 23-point outing

Washington hosts the Las Vegas Aces after Kiki Iriafen scored 23 points in the Washington Mystics' 90-82 win against the Golden State Valkyries

JULY 21 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Monday Yamamoto (not with team) won't play in Monday's game in Toronto.

Impact Yamamoto signed a rest-of-season hardship contract with the Aces on Friday, though she has yet to join the team. Her last chance to make her WNBA regular-season debut before the All-Star break will come Wednesday against Washington.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Aces signing Mai Yamamoto brings excitement after Japan national team outburst vs. Las Vegas | Sporting News Yamamoto has a past with the Aces already.

JULY 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Las Vegas Aces Sign Japan Olympic Guard Mai Yamamoto LAS VEGAS (July 17, 2026) – The Las Vegas Aces today announced the signing of Japan Women’s Basketball National Team member Mai Yamamoto, wh...

JULY 18 • WNBA.COM

Signs with Las Vegas Yamamoto signed a rest-of-season contract with the Aces on Friday.

Impact Yamamoto signed with the Wings before the 2025 campaign but was waived ahead of the regular season. She'll now have the opportunity to make her WNBA regular-season debut with the Aces, though the 5-foot-4 guard isn't guaranteed a consistent role.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Dallas The Wings waived Yamamoto on Sunday, Dorothy J. Gentry of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 5-foot-4 guard will have to explore other opportunities after being waived by Dallas. Yamamoto last played for the Toyota Antelopes in Japan, during which she averaged 12.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.8 steals across 30.2 minutes per game in 20 appearances.

MAY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Miles, Collier power the WNBA-leading Lynx to a 92-87 win over the Aces

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