High leverage
High leverage possessions are those where the outcome has an above-average impact on which team wins the game, based on the score, time remaining, and relative team strength. Learn more
Minimum 82 high leverage minutes
High leverage minutes
| # | Player | HL Min | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Sonia Citron  WAS | 116.3 |
| 2 |  | Shakira Austin WAS | 105.8 |
| 3 |  | Kiki Iriafen WAS | 102.2 |
| 4 |  | Kennedy Burke  CON | 100.3 |
| 5 |  | Bridget Carleton  PDX | 98.0 |
| 6 |  | Jessica Shepard  DAL | 96.8 |
| 7 |  | Kahleah Copper  PHX | 92.7 |
| 8 |  | Kelsey Mitchell  IND | 91.2 |
| 9 |  | Natasha Cloud  CHI | 90.4 |
| 10 |  | DeWanna Bonner PHX | 88.2 |
| 11 |  | Kayla McBride  MIN | 85.7 |
| 12 |  | Sarah Ashlee Barker PDX | 85.3 |
| 13 |  | Skylar Diggins CHI | 83.7 |
| 14 |  | Alyssa Thomas PHX | 82.6 |
Top high leverage minutes leaders
The current 2026 Season WNBA leaders in high leverage high leverage minutes are Sonia Citron (116.3, WAS), Shakira Austin (105.8, WAS), Kiki Iriafen (102.2, WAS), Kennedy Burke (100.3, CON), and Bridget Carleton (98.0, PDX).