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.

Li Yueru requests a trade from the Seattle Storm after limited minutes this season, seeking a bigger role just as the team faces an unexpected investigation.