But over the last few days, we’ve seen rumors of a trade request and a reported investigation surrounding one of the WNBA’s most successful franchises. This comes after an offseason that was headlined by a Jewell Loyd trade request and the drafting of French phenom Dominique Malonga,

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.

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.