Traditional totals
Defensive rebounds
All players, no minimum games played
| # | Player | DReb | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |  | Brianna Turner  PHX | 224 |
| 6 |  | Brittney Griner PHX | 213 |
| 34 |  | Kia Nurse PHX | 99 |
| 45 |  | Skylar Diggins PHX | 84 |
| 63 |  | Diana Taurasi PHX | 68 |
| 78 |  | Kia Vaughn PHX | 53 |
| 84 |  | Shey Peddy PHX | 51 |
| 86 |  | Sophie Cunningham PHX | 51 |
| 106 |  | Megan Walker PHX | 33 |
| 121 |  | Alanna Smith PHX | 19 |
| 127 |  | Cierra Burdick PHX/ MIN/ SEA | 13 |
| 144 |  | Bria Hartley PHX | 2 |
| 146 |  | Haley Gorecki PHX | 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).