Clutch
Clutch minutes are the minutes played when the game is within 5 points in the final 5 minutes. Learn more
Minimum 40 clutch minutes
Defensive rating
Opponent points allowed per 100 possessions while on court Learn more
| # | Player | DRtg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Natasha Howard  MIN | 88.7 |
| 2 |  | Nia Coffey MIN | 91.6 |
| 3 |  | Michaela Onyenwere  WAS | 95.1 |
| 4 |  | Kayla McBride MIN | 96.1 |
| 5 |  | Olivia Miles MIN | 97.2 |
| 6 |  | Shakira Austin WAS | 98.9 |
| 7 |  | Sonia Citron WAS | 98.9 |
| 8 |  | Caitlin Clark  IND | 99.0 |
| 9 |  | Kiki Iriafen WAS | 99.4 |
| 10 |  | Veronica Burton  GSV | 101.0 |
| 11 |  | Sarah Ashlee Barker  PDX | 101.8 |
| 12 |  | Emily Engstler PDX | 102.2 |
| 13 |  | Megan DiLeo PDX | 102.2 |
| 14 |  | Courtney Williams MIN | 102.7 |
| 15 |  | Gabby Williams GSV | 103.0 |
| 16 |  | Aliyah Boston IND | 104.1 |
| 17 |  | Bridget Carleton PDX | 104.2 |
| 18 |  | Paige Bueckers  DAL | 105.5 |
| 19 |  | Carla Leite PDX | 107.6 |
| 20 |  | Kelsey Mitchell IND | 107.6 |
| 21 |  | Arike Ogunbowale DAL | 109.4 |
| 22 |  | Skylar Diggins  CHI | 111.1 |
| 23 |  | Azzi Fudd DAL | 111.7 |
| 24 |  | Breanna Stewart  NYL | 111.8 |
| 25 |  | Jessica Shepard DAL | 112.7 |
| 26 |  | Jonquel Jones NYL | 117.6 |
| 27 |  | Kamilla Cardoso CHI | 125.3 |
| 28 |  | Natasha Cloud CHI | 125.6 |
| 29 |  | DeWanna Bonner  PHX | 128.0 |
| 30 |  | Natisha Hiedeman  SEA | 129.1 |
| 31 |  | Flau'jae Johnson SEA | 129.9 |
| 32 |  | Kahleah Copper PHX | 131.8 |
| 33 |  | Kennedy Burke  CON | 131.9 |
| 34 |  | Dominique Malonga SEA | 135.1 |
| 35 |  | Charlisse Leger-Walker CON | 135.2 |
| 36 |  | Awa Fam SEA | 135.4 |
| 37 |  | Alyssa Thomas PHX | 135.5 |
| 38 |  | Leila Lacan CON | 142.0 |
Top defensive rating leaders
The current 2026 Season WNBA leaders in clutch defensive rating are Natasha Howard (88.7, MIN), Nia Coffey (91.6, MIN), Michaela Onyenwere (95.1, WAS), Kayla McBride (96.1, MIN), and Olivia Miles (97.2, MIN).