Japan women's guard Mai Yamamoto has signed a rest-of-season contract with the Las Vegas Aces, the WNBA club announced Friday.Known for her shooting ability and speed, the 26-year-old from Hiroshima Prefecture could become the fifth Japanese to compete in the WNBA should she appear in the current season that began in May.Yamamoto played for Japan in 3x3 at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 and in 5x5 at the Paris Games in 2024, when she was the key figure for her country.The Toyota Antelopes in Japan's W League announced Yamamoto's departure from the club in May.READ FULL ARTICLE