List of WNBA career scoring leaders

Diana Taurasi has scored the most career regular season points in WNBA history.

This article contains two charts: The first chart is a list of the top 50 all-time scorers in the history of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). The list includes only points scored in regular season games. The second chart is a progressive list of the leading all-time WNBA scorers.[1]

Scoring leaders

Statistics accurate as of August 28, 2026.[2]
^ Active WNBA player
* Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
† Not yet eligible for Hall of Fame consideration[a]
Rank Player Pos Team(s) played for (years) Total
points		 Games
played		 Points
per game[b]		 Field goals Three-point
field goals		 Free
throws
1 Diana Taurasi† G Phoenix Mercury (2004–2024)[c] 10,646 565 18.8 3,341 1,447 2,517
2 Tina Charles† C Connecticut Sun (2010–2013, 2025)
New York Liberty (2014–2019)
Washington Mystics (2020–2021)[d]
Phoenix Mercury (2022)
Seattle Storm (2022)
Atlanta Dream (2024)		 8,396 473 17.8 3,364 197 1,471
3 DeWanna Bonner^ F Phoenix Mercury (2009–2019, 2025–2026)
Connecticut Sun (2020–2024)
Indiana Fever (2025)
Atlanta Dream (2026–present)		 8,200 572 14.3 2,733 707 2,027
4 Nneka Ogwumike^ F Los Angeles Sparks (2012–2023, 2026–present)
Seattle Storm (2024–2025)		 7,952 474 16.8 3,128 281 1,415
5 Tina Thompson* F Houston Comets (1997–2008)
Los Angeles Sparks (2009–2011)
Seattle Storm (2012–2013)		 7,488 496 15.1 2,630 748 1,480
6 Tamika Catchings* F Indiana Fever (2002–2016) 7,380 457 16.1 2,385 606 2,004
7 Candice Dupree F Chicago Sky (2006–2009)
Phoenix Mercury (2010–2015)
Indiana Fever (2017–2020)
Seattle Storm (2021)
Atlanta Dream (2021)		 6,895 494 14.0 2,842 30 1,181
8 Cappie Pondexter G Phoenix Mercury (2006–2009)
New York Liberty (2010–2014)
Chicago Sky (2015–2017)
Los Angeles Sparks (2018)
Indiana Fever (2018)		 6,811 416 16.4 2,446 464 1,455
9 Sue Bird* G Seattle Storm (2002–2022)[e] 6,803 580 11.7 2,479 1,001 844
10 Breanna Stewart^ F Seattle Storm (2016–2022)
New York Liberty (2023–present)		 6,769 330 20.5 2,318 483 1,650
11 A'ja Wilson^ C Las Vegas Aces (2018–present) 6,681 304 22.0 2,427 120 1,707
12 Candace Parker* F Los Angeles Sparks (2008–2020)
Chicago Sky (2021–2022)
Las Vegas Aces (2023)		 6,574 410 16.0 2,471 342 1,290
13 Katie Smith* G/F Minnesota Lynx (1999–2005)
Detroit Shock (2005–2008)
Washington Mystics (2010)
Seattle Storm (2011–2012)
New York Liberty (2013)		 6,452 482 13.4 2,053 906 1,440
14 Sylvia Fowles* C Chicago Sky (2008–2014)
Minnesota Lynx (2015–2022)		 6,415 408 15.7 2,531 1 1,352
15 Jewell Loyd^ G Seattle Storm (2015–2024)
Las Vegas Aces (2025–present)		 6,319 409 15.4 2,103 729 1,384
16 Lisa Leslie* C Los Angeles Sparks (1997–2009)[f] 6,263 363 17.3 2,332 122 1,477
17 Brittney Griner^ C Phoenix Mercury (2013–2024)
Atlanta Dream (2025)
Connecticut Sun (2026–present)		 6,192 372 16.6 2,452 22 1,266
18 Kayla McBride^ G San Antonio Stars/Las Vegas Aces (2014–2020)
Minnesota Lynx (2021–present)		 6,095 413 14.8 2,019 836 1,221
19 Lauren Jackson* F/C Seattle Storm (2001–2012) 6,007 317 18.9 2,090 436 1,391
20 Seimone Augustus* F Minnesota Lynx (2006–2019)
Los Angeles Sparks (2020)		 6,005 391 15.4 2,455 293 802
21 Becky Hammon* G New York Liberty (1999–2006)
San Antonio Stars (2007–2014)		 5,841 450 13.0 1,915 829 1,182
22 Kelsey Mitchell^ G Indiana Fever (2018–present) 5,814 317 18.3 2,049 790 926
23 Angel McCoughtry F Atlanta Dream (2009–2019)[g]
Las Vegas Aces (2020–2021)
Minnesota Lynx (2022)		 5,797 311 18.6 2,018 249 1,512
24 Skylar Diggins^ G Tulsa Shock/Dallas Wings (2013–2018)
Phoenix Mercury (2020–2022)
Seattle Storm (2024–2025)
Chicago Sky (2026–present)		 5,758 354 16.3 1,908 451 1,491
25 DeLisha Milton-Jones F Los Angeles Sparks (1999–2004, 2008–2012)
Washington Mystics (2005–2007)
San Antonio Silver Stars (2013)
New York Liberty (2013–2014)
Atlanta Dream (2014–2015)		 5,571 499 11.2 2,083 312 1,093
26 Katie Douglas F/G Orlando Miracle (2001–2002)
Connecticut Sun (2003–2007, 2014)
Indiana Fever (2008–2013)		 5,563 412 13.5 1,926 727 984
27 Lindsay Whalen* G Connecticut Sun (2004–2009)
Minnesota Lynx (2010–2018)		 5,523 480 11.5 1,961 194 1,407
28 Tiffany Hayes^ G Atlanta Dream (2012–2022)
Connecticut Sun (2023)
Las Vegas Aces (2024)
Golden State Valkyries (2025–present)		 5,248 413 12.7 1,723 469 1,333
29 Swin Cash* F Detroit Shock (2002–2007)
Seattle Storm (2008–2011)
Chicago Sky (2012–2013)
Atlanta Dream (2014)
New York Liberty (2014–2016)		 5,119 479 10.7 1,773 176 1,397
30 Arike Ogunbowale^ G Dallas Wings (2019–present) 5,055 263 19.2 1,707 613 1,028
31 Tangela Smith F Sacramento Monarchs (1998–2004)
Charlotte Sting (2005–2006)
Phoenix Mercury (2007–2010)
Indiana Fever (2011)
San Antonio Silver Stars (2012)		 5,046 463 10.9 2,058 235 695
32 Alyssa Thomas^ F Connecticut Sun (2014–2024)
Phoenix Mercury (2025–present)		 5,025 395 12.7 1,948 2 1,127
33 Taj McWilliams-Franklin F/C Orlando Miracle (1999–2002)
Connecticut Sun (2003–2006)
Los Angeles Sparks (2007)
Washington Mystics (2008)
Detroit Shock (2008–2009)
New York Liberty (2010)
Minnesota Lynx (2011–2012)		 5,013 440 11.4 1,985 69 974
34 Maya Moore* F Minnesota Lynx (2011–2018) 4,984 271 18.4 1,782 530 890
35 Natasha Howard^ F Indiana Fever (2014–2015, 2025)
Minnesota Lynx (2016–2017, 2026–present)
Seattle Storm (2018–2020)
New York Liberty (2021–2022)
Dallas Wings (2023–2024)		 4,953 419 11.8 1,955 160 883
36 Allisha Gray^ G Dallas Wings (2017–2022)
Atlanta Dream (2023–present)		 4,906 339 14.5 1,632 495 1,147
37 Sheryl Swoopes* F/G Houston Comets (1997–2007)
Seattle Storm (2008)
Tulsa Shock (2011)		 4,875 324 15.0 1,828 270 949
38 Kahleah Copper^ G/F Washington Mystics (2016)
Chicago Sky (2017–2023)
Phoenix Mercury (2024–present)		 4,893 357 13.7 1,753 406 981
39 Chelsea Gray^ G Connecticut Sun (2015)
Los Angeles Sparks (2016–2020)
Las Vegas Aces (2021–present)		 4,878 408 12.0 1,824 478 752
40 Alana Beard G/F Washington Mystics (2004–2009)
Los Angeles Sparks (2012–2019)		 4,740 420 11.3 1,804 288 844
41 Chamique Holdsclaw* F Washington Mystics (1999–2004)
Los Angeles Sparks (2005–2007)
Atlanta Dream (2009)
San Antonio Silver Stars (2010)		 4,716 279 16.9 1,825 75 991
42 Elena Delle Donne* F/G Chicago Sky (2013–2016)
Washington Mystics (2017–2023)		 4,706 241 19.5 1,624 343 1,115
43 Dearica Hamby^ F San Antonio Stars/Las Vegas Aces (2015–2022)
Los Angeles Sparks (2023–present)		 4,662 405 11.5 1,781 147 953
44 Jonquel Jones^ C Connecticut Sun (2016–2022)
New York Liberty (2023–present)		 4,643 344 13.5 1,676 425 866
45 Courtney Williams^ G Phoenix Mercury (2016)
Connecticut Sun (2016–2019, 2022)
Atlanta Dream (2020–2021)
Chicago Sky (2023)
Minnesota Lynx (2024–present)		 4,608 371 12.4 1,987 297 337
46 Penny Taylor F Cleveland Rockers (2001–2003)
Phoenix Mercury (2004–2016)		 4,606 355 13.0 1,557 410 1,082
47 Kelsey Plum^ G San Antonio Stars/Las Vegas Aces (2017–2024)
Los Angeles Sparks (2025–2026)
Phoenix Mercury (2026–present)		 4,573 295 15.5 1,538 628 869
48 Courtney Vandersloot^ G Chicago Sky (2011–2022, 2025–present)
New York Liberty (2023–2024)		 4,552 457 10.0 1,705 407 735
49 Kristi Toliver G Chicago Sky (2009)
Los Angeles Sparks (2010–2016, 2021–2022)
Washington Mystics (2017–2019, 2023)		 4,474 380 11.8 1,559 651 705
50 Jia Perkins G Charlotte Sting (2004–2005)
Chicago Sky (2006–2010)
San Antonio Silver Stars/Stars (2011–2015)
Minnesota Lynx (2016–2017)		 4,435 417 10.6 1,670 396 699

Progressive list of scoring leaders

A'ja Wilson has scored the most points in a single season in WNBA history.

This is a progressive list of scoring leaders showing how the record increased through the years.[1]

Statistics accurate as of August 23, 2026.
^ Active WNBA player
* Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
† Not yet eligible for Hall of Fame consideration[h]
Team abbreviations Team(s) listed is the one player was on when she established the record.
ATLAtlanta DreamHOUHouston CometsMINMinnesota LynxWASWashington Mystics
CHIChicago SkyINDIndiana FeverNYLNew York Liberty
CONConnecticut SunLASLos Angeles SparksPHOPhoenix Mercury
DALDallas WingsLVALas Vegas AcesSEASeattle Storm
Scoring leader at the end of every season
SeasonYear-by-year leaderPointsActive player leaderTotal pointsCareer recordTotal pointsSingle-season recordPointsSeason
1997Cynthia Cooper*HOU621Cynthia Cooper*HOU621Cynthia Cooper*HOU621Cynthia Cooper*HOU6211997
19986801,3011,3016801998
19996861,9871,9876861999
2000Katie Smith*MIN6462,5372,5372000
2001739Lisa Leslie*LAS2,670Lisa Leslie*LAS2,670Katie Smith*MIN7392001
2002Tamika Catchings*IND5943,1933,1932002
2003Lauren Jackson*SEA6983,6173,6172003
20046344,2154,2152004
2005Sheryl Swoopes*HOU6144,7324,7322005
2006Diana Taurasi†PHO8605,4125,412Diana Taurasi†PHO8602006
2007Seimone Augustus* MIN769Tina Thompson*HOU4,8822007
2008Diana Taurasi†PHO820Lisa Leslie*LAS5,9095,9092008
2009Cappie Pondexter
PHO 2009
NYL 2010		6486,2636,2632009
2010729Tina Thompson*
LAS 2010–11
SEA 2012–13		6,413Tina Thompson*
LAS 2010–11
SEA 2012–13		6,4132010
2011Angel McCoughtryATL7126,7516,7512011
2012Cappie PondexterNYL6957,0097,0092012
2013Angel McCoughtryATL7117,4887,4882013
2014Maya Moore*MIN812Diana Taurasi†PHO6,7222014
2015Elena Delle Donne*CHI725Tamika Catchings*IND6,9472015
2016Tina Charles†NYL6887,3802016
2017671Diana Taurasi†PHO7,867Diana Taurasi†PHO7,8672017
2018Breanna Stewart^SEA7428,5498,5492018
2019Brittney Griner^PHO6428,5758,5752019
2020Arike Ogunbowale^DAL5018,9318,9312020
2021Tina Charles†WAS6319,1749,1742021
2022Breanna Stewart^SEA7419,6939,6932022
2023Jewell Loyd^SEA93910,10810,108Jewell Loyd^SEA9392023
2024A'ja Wilson^LVA1,02110,64610,646A'ja Wilson^LVA1,0212024
2025937Tina Charles†CON8,3962025
2026Kelsey Mitchell^IND937DeWanna Bonner^PHO7,9442026
SeasonYear-by-year leaderPointsActive player leaderTotal pointsCareer recordTotal pointsSingle-season recordPointsSeason


Notes

  1. ↑ A player is not eligible for induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame until she has been fully retired for two calendar years.
  2. ↑ Rounded to the nearest tenth.
  3. ↑ Taurasi did not play the 2015 season at the request of her Russian Premier League team, UMMC Ekaterinburg.
  4. ↑ Charles did not play the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  5. ↑ Bird did not play the 2013 season and 2019 season because of knee surgery.
  6. ↑ Leslie did not play the 2007 season due to pregnancy leave.
  7. ↑ McCoughtry sat out during 2017 to rest.[3]
  8. ↑ A player is not eligible for induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame until she has been fully retired for two calendar years.

References

  1. 1 2 "WNBA Progressive Leaders and Records for Points". Basketball Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  2. ↑ "WNBA Career Leaders and Records for Points". Basketball-Reference. Sports-Reference. Retrieved 17 August 2022.
  3. ↑ "Dream's Angel McCoughtry Plans to Rest During 2017 Season". WNBA. January 4, 2017. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
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