Traditional totals
Defensive rebounds
All players, no minimum games played
| # | Player | DReb | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 |  | Courtney Williams  MIN | 141 |
| 16 |  | Natasha Howard MIN | 140 |
| 22 |  | Olivia Miles MIN | 123 |
| 23 |  | Nia Coffey MIN | 122 |
| 42 |  | Kayla McBride MIN | 87 |
| 98 |  | Maya Caldwell MIN | 46 |
| 128 |  | Napheesa Collier MIN | 27 |
| 130 |  | Dorka Juhasz MIN | 26 |
| 138 |  | Anastasiia Olairi Kosu MIN | 24 |
| 149 |  | Teaira McCowan MIN | 19 |
| 153 |  | Antonia Delaere MIN | 17 |
| 158 |  | Liatu King MIN | 15 |
| 167 |  | Eliska Joklova MIN | 12 |
| 185 |  | Emma Cechova MIN | 7 |
| 195 |  | Emese Hof MIN | 3 |
| 201 |  | Chloe Bibby  CHI/MIN | 2 |
Top defensive rebounds leaders
The current 2026 Season WNBA leaders in defensive rebounds are Jessica Shepard (265, DAL), A'ja Wilson (229, LVA), Breanna Stewart (216, NYL), Jonquel Jones (216, NYL), and Shakira Austin (213, WAS).