Career Timeline of Li Yueru: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: August 1, 2025

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Li Yueru made an impact.

Li Yueru is a Chinese professional basketball player currently playing for the Dallas Wings in the WNBA and the Chinese national team. Drafted in the third round of the 2019 WNBA draft by the Atlanta Dream, she has established herself as a notable figure in women's basketball, representing both her country and a WNBA team.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2015: Joins Guangdong Dolphins

In 2015, Li Yueru started her professional career in China, playing for the Guangdong Dolphins.

2017: Participates in FIBA Women's Asia Cup

In 2017, Li Yueru participated at the FIBA Women's Asia Cup.

2019: Drafted by Atlanta Dream

In 2019, Li Yueru was drafted in the third round of the WNBA draft by the Atlanta Dream.

2020: Joins Inner Mongolia

In 2020, Li Yueru played for Inner Mongolia of the Women's Chinese Basketball Association (WCBA).

February 2022: Traded to the Los Angeles Sparks

On February 5, 2022, Li Yueru's rights were traded to the Los Angeles Sparks along with Chennedy Carter in exchange for Erica Wheeler, a 2023 WNBA draft first-round pick and a 2022 WNBA draft second-round pick.

March 2022: Traded to the Chicago Sky

On March 30, 2022, Li Yueru was traded to the Chicago Sky in exchange for Lexie Brown.

2023: Plays for Beşiktaş

In 2023, Li Yueru played for Beşiktaş of the Women's Basketball Super League for the 2023-2024 season.

2023: Plays for Inner Mongolia until 2023

Li Yueru played for Inner Mongolia of the Women's Chinese Basketball Association (WCBA) until 2023.

February 2024: Traded to Los Angeles Sparks

On February 21, 2024, Li Yueru was traded to the Los Angeles Sparks along with Julie Allemand and a 2025 WNBA draft third-round pick in exchange for a 2024 WNBA draft first-round pick.

November 2024: Signs with Galatasaray

On November 21, 2024, Li Yueru signed with Galatasaray.

2024: Competes in Summer Olympics

In 2024, Li Yueru competed for the Chinese national team at the Summer Olympics in Paris, where she led the team in points, rebounds, efficiency, and field goal percentage.