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 99 high leverage minutes
High leverage minutes
| # | Player | HL Min | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Sonia Citron  WAS | 147.6 |
| 2 |  | Shakira Austin WAS | 139.1 |
| 3 |  | Jessica Shepard  DAL | 125.7 |
| 4 |  | Kiki Iriafen WAS | 122.8 |
| 5 |  | Natasha Cloud  CHI | 119.0 |
| 6 |  | Kayla McBride  MIN | 117.4 |
| 7 |  | Kahleah Copper  PHX | 116.3 |
| 8 |  | Bridget Carleton  PDX | 116.1 |
| 9 |  | Olivia Miles MIN | 109.9 |
| 10 |  | Breanna Stewart  NYL | 109.1 |
| 11 |  | Nia Coffey MIN | 106.6 |
| 12 |  | Kennedy Burke  CON | 106.3 |
| 13 |  | DeWanna Bonner PHX | 103.7 |
| 14 |  | Azzi Fudd DAL | 103.5 |
| 15 |  | Alyssa Thomas PHX | 103.5 |
| 16 |  | Michaela Onyenwere WAS | 102.8 |
| 17 |  | Rhyne Howard  ATL | 101.6 |
| 18 |  | Courtney Williams MIN | 101.2 |
| 19 |  | Naz Hillmon ATL | 99.8 |
| 20 |  | Kamilla Cardoso CHI | 99.6 |
| 21 |  | Allisha Gray ATL | 99.4 |
| 22 |  | Paige Bueckers DAL | 99.3 |
Top high leverage minutes leaders
The current 2026 Season WNBA leaders in high leverage high leverage minutes are Sonia Citron (147.6, WAS), Shakira Austin (139.1, WAS), Jessica Shepard (125.7, DAL), Kiki Iriafen (122.8, WAS), and Natasha Cloud (119.0, CHI).