Traditional totals
Defensive rebounds
All players, no minimum games played
| # | Player | DReb | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 |  | Amanda Zahui B  LAS | 130 |
| 25 |  | Brittney Sykes LAS | 109 |
| 29 |  | Nia Coffey LAS | 104 |
| 41 |  | Nneka Ogwumike LAS | 91 |
| 48 |  | Erica Wheeler LAS | 82 |
| 69 |  | Lauren Cox  IND/LAS | 61 |
| 94 |  | Te'a Cooper LAS | 49 |
| 112 |  | Bria Holmes LAS/ LVA | 29 |
| 114 |  | Arella Guirantes LAS | 27 |
| 116 |  | Karlie Samuelson LAS/ SEA | 23 |
| 117 |  | Kristine Anigwe  DAL/LAS | 22 |
| 120 |  | Kristi Toliver LAS | 19 |
| 122 |  | Chiney Ogwumike LAS | 18 |
| 149 |  | Jasmine Walker LAS | 2 |
Top defensive rebounds leaders
The current 2021 Season WNBA leaders in defensive rebounds are Sylvia Fowles (247, MIN), Jonquel Jones (236, CON), A'ja Wilson (235, LVA), Breanna Stewart (233, SEA), and Brianna Turner (224, PHX).