Li Yueru was DNP for the first time this season! The 31-year-old striker of the ace referee led to conjecture: he was once Xiaobao's potential next home

On June 12, Beijing time, the WNBA President's Cup continued, and the Seattle Storm defeated the Minnesota Bobcats 94-84, ending the opponent's nine-game winning streak in the opening season. Li Yueru did not get a chance to play in this game, this is the first time she has suffered a DNP this season, and in the previous nine games, although she played very little, Li Yueru will play in every game.

So far this season, Li Yueru has played in 9 games, averaging only 8.7 minutes per game, contributing 2.8 points and 1.6 rebounds, and shooting 30% from the field. Previously, Li Yueru said that the Storm has four interior players, and she decided to request a trade because she didn't think she had enough playing time. Some US media pointed out that Li Yueru's predicament proves that the WNBA is no longer a traditional inside world.

It is worth mentioning that just before this game, the Las Vegas aces officially announced the cut of striker Bradford. The 31-year-old Bradford has played in four games this season, averaging one point and 1.3 rebounds per game. After Ace announced the news, many people forwarded it and said: "This is to make room for Li Yueru, and now I am going to introduce her." ”

A week ago, Li Yueru requested a trade from Storm, when WNBA reporter Elmore pointed out that the Aces were Lee's main potential next home.

Elmore wrote: "With Aces forward Parker Tyus missing most of the season due to pregnancy, Li Yueru could provide much-needed frontcourt support to ace Aja Wilson (last season's MVP)," Elmore wrote. She can both open up space and provide another option for the ace in the center position. So far this season, Stokes has started with Wilson, but she has averaged just 1.5 points and 3.8 rebounds in 18.5 minutes per game. Rookie Kitley averaged just 8.8 minutes per game as a center bench. Li Yueru will provide a more experienced option for Las Vegas. ”

Now that the ace has cut a striker who has rarely played a chance, perhaps the next step is to consider reinforcements. Will Li Yueru become the target of the ace? Let's wait and see.