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Dallas Rules Li Yueru Out for Season With ACL Sprain

Dallas faces a thinner frontcourt as it reallocates minutes over the final nine games.

Aug 8, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings center Li Yueru (28) during the game between the Dallas Wings and the New York Liberty at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images/ File Photo
The Sparks’ Rae Burrell drives against Dallas’ Diamond Miller during the first half Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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Aug 8, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale (24) walks off the court after the Wings lose to the New York Liberty at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Wings said Yueru sustained a left ACL sprain in Friday’s 97-96 loss to the Sparks, returned briefly, then missed Sunday’s defeat at the Aces.
  • The team expects a full recovery for Yueru, but not before the end of the year.
  • Acquired from Seattle in June for 2026 second- and 2027 third-round picks, Yueru lifted her role to about 20 minutes per game and hit 35.4% from three across 22 games.
  • Dallas is expected to lean more on Luisa Geiselsoder, Diamond Miller and Myisha Hines-Allen to cover frontcourt minutes down the stretch.
  • The announcement came as the 9-26 Wings cope with a season of injuries that now includes Arike Ogunbowale’s right knee tendonitis, with a re-evaluation planned in the coming weeks.