Traditional totals
Defensive rebounds
All players, no minimum games played
| # | Player | DReb | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | A'ja Wilson  LVA | 316 |
| 27 |  | NaLyssa Smith  DAL/LVA | 157 |
| 31 |  | Chelsea Gray LVA | 148 |
| 34 |  | Jackie Young LVA | 144 |
| 47 |  | Kiah Stokes LVA | 115 |
| 60 |  | Jewell Loyd LVA | 93 |
| 108 |  | Aaliyah Nye LVA | 51 |
| 116 |  | Kierstan Bell LVA | 42 |
| 120 |  | Dana Evans LVA | 39 |
| 128 |  | Tiffany Mitchell LVA/ SEA | 31 |
| 132 |  | Megan DiLeo LVA | 28 |
| 151 |  | Elizabeth Kitley LVA/ GSV | 13 |
| 166 |  | Joyner Holmes LVA | 4 |
| 170 |  | Crystal Bradford LVA | 3 |
| 173 |  | Cheyenne Parker-Tyus LVA | 2 |
Top defensive rebounds leaders
The current 2025 Season WNBA leaders in defensive rebounds are A'ja Wilson (316, LVA), Alyssa Thomas (280, PHX), Azura Stevens (278, LAS), Kiki Iriafen (262, WAS), and Aliyah Boston (254, IND).