WNBA All-Time Scoring Leaders: Top 25 Rankings 2026

This article ranks the top 25 all-time scoring leaders in WNBA history as of the 2026 season. It covers career point totals, milestone moments, single-season records, playoff scoring, three-point leaders, and franchise scoring records — providing a comprehensive look at the greatest scorers in women's professional basketball.

Complete WNBA All-Time Scoring Leaders List (Top 25 Players)

The WNBA's official all-time scoring list represents the pinnacle of professional women's basketball excellence. As of the 2026 season, more than two dozen players have surpassed 5,000 career points in WNBA history, with Diana Taurasi standing alone above 10,000 points. This comprehensive ranking showcases the evolution of scoring prowess across nearly three decades of WNBA competition.

Below are the top 25 all-time scoring leaders, featuring current career point totals, years played, and teams represented. This list includes both retired legends and active players still adding to their totals during the 2026 season.

Resource: WNBA Stats, WNBA All-Time Milestones: Points, Rebounds and Assists, WNBA Career Leaders and Records for Points

Point totals reflect statistics through the start of the 2026 WNBA season. Active players continue to add to their career totals throughout the season.

The gap between Diana Taurasi's record-breaking 10,646 points and second-place Tina Charles's 8,396 points demonstrates the Phoenix Mercury legend's sustained dominance over two decades. Taurasi became the first player to reach the 10,000-point milestone on August 3, 2023, establishing a benchmark that may stand for years.

Several active players in this list — including Tina Charles, DeWanna Bonner, Skylar Diggins and Breanna Stewart — continue climbing these rankings during the 2026 season. The presence of multiple active players in the top 25 highlights the current generation's exceptional scoring talent.

This elite group represents just a fraction of WNBA history. Since the league's inaugural 1997 season, only a select group of players—just over two dozen—have reached the 5,000-point threshold, demonstrating the difficulty of sustaining elite scoring production across multiple seasons in professional women's basketball.

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Diana Taurasi: The Undisputed WNBA All-Time Leading Scorer

As of the 2026 season, Diana Taurasi remains the WNBA’s all-time leading scorer following her retirement in 2025 with 10,646 career points. The Phoenix Mercury guard not only shattered every scoring record in women's professional basketball but also became the first player in WNBA history to reach the 10,000-point milestone — a feat that solidified her legacy as one of basketball's greatest players regardless of gender.

Breaking the 10,000-Point Barrier: A Historic First

On August 3, 2023, Diana Taurasi made history by becoming the first player in WNBA history to reach 10,000 career points. This unprecedented achievement came during a game against the Atlanta Dream, where Taurasi hit the milestone with a long 3-pointer during the third quarter. The moment represented more than a statistical milestone—it symbolized 20 years of excellence, consistency, and dominance in professional women's basketball.

What makes this achievement even more remarkable is the gap between Taurasi and the rest of the league. As of the 2026 season, she remains the only player to have reached 10,000 points, with second-place Tina Charles still more than 2,250 points behind at 8,396 points. This substantial margin demonstrates the extraordinary longevity and scoring prowess that defines Taurasi's career.

Diana Taurasi's Complete Career Statistics and Records

Diana Taurasi's career statistics paint a picture of sustained excellence across multiple decades. Beyond her 10,646 total points, her comprehensive statistical profile showcases her all-around offensive brilliance:

According to statmuse, Taurasi maintained remarkable consistency throughout her career, nearly 19 points per game. Her ability to score from anywhere on the court — whether driving to the basket, pulling up for mid-range jumpers, or launching three-pointers — made her virtually impossible to defend.

• Holds WNBA record for most three-pointers made in a career

• Most points scored in playoff history

• Named to All-WNBA First Team 10 times

• Three WNBA championships with Phoenix Mercury (2007, 2009, 2014)

When Did Diana Taurasi Break the All-Time Scoring Record?

Diana Taurasi officially became the WNBA's all-time leading scorer in June 2017, when she surpassed Tina Thompson's previous record of 7,488 points. The historic moment occurred during an away game at Staples Center in Los Angeles, where Taurasi scored 19 points against the Los Angeles Sparks to claim the top spot. The Phoenix Mercury lost that game 90-59.

At the time of breaking the record, Taurasi was 35 years old and in her 13th WNBA season — a testament to her incredible longevity and sustained excellence. What is remarkable is that she did not just break the record and hold on; she extended it dramatically over the next several years, adding more than 3,000 additional points to create an almost insurmountable lead.

Since that day in 2017, Taurasi continued to add to her legacy, ultimately becoming the first player to reach 10,000 points on August 3, 2023. She retired on February 25, 2025, as the WNBA's all-time leading scorer with 10,646 career points.

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Tina Charles: How Close Is She to Diana Taurasi?

Tina Charles holds the second position on the WNBA all-time scoring list with 8,396 career points as of the start of the 2026 season. she moved into second place on the all-time scoring list on August 21, 2024, solidifying her place in league history.

The gap between Charles and Taurasi currently stands at approximately 2,250 points — a significant margin that would require multiple exceptional seasons to close. At Charles' career average of roughly 17-18 points per game, she would need to play 125-130 additional games at peak performance to catch Taurasi. Given that a typical WNBA season consists of 40 regular-season games, this represents more than three full seasons of elite-level production.

Charles reached the prestigious 7,000-point milestone on July 24, 2022, becoming the fourth player in WNBA history to achieve this feat. While catching Taurasi remains mathematically challenging, Charles continues to add to her impressive career total and has solidified her status as one of the greatest scorers the league has ever seen.

DeWanna Bonner: Rising to Third Place in 2025

DeWanna Bonner made WNBA history on May 17, 2025, when she surpassed Tina Thompson to claim third place on the all-time scoring list with 7,807 career points. This milestone represented a significant achievement for the veteran forward, who has consistently delivered double-digit scoring throughout her career.

Bonner's ascent to third place showcases her remarkable longevity and consistency in the WNBA. Her ability to score from multiple positions — whether as a wing player, forward, or in transition — has made her one of the most versatile offensive threats in league history.

• Active player status: continues adding to career total in 2026 season

• Scoring versatility: effective from wing, forward, and transition positions

• Historic achievement: surpassed Tina Thompson on May 17, 2025

As an active player entering the 2026 season, Bonner continues to add to her career total and could potentially close this gap with continued strong performance.

Tina Thompson: The Original WNBA Scoring Pioneer

Tina Thompson holds the fourth position on the WNBA all-time scoring list with 7,488 career points, representing a legacy that began in the league's inaugural 1997 season. As the first player ever selected in a WNBA draft, Thompson set the standard for scoring excellence that future generations would follow.

Thompson's career spanned 17 seasons from 1997 to 2013, during which she established herself as the cornerstone of the Houston Comets dynasty that won four consecutive championships (1997-2000). Her scoring prowess combined finesse, basketball IQ, and clutch performance in pressure situations.

• First player ever selected in WNBA draft (1997)

• Four consecutive championships with Houston Comets (1997-2000)

• Double-digit scoring in 16 of 17 professional seasons

• Basketball Hall of Fame inductee (2018)

• Former all-time scoring record holder until 2017

Thompson's 7,488 career points stood as the league's all-time record until Diana Taurasi surpassed her in June 2017. Her pioneering role in establishing the WNBA's credibility as a professional league cannot be overstated, and she was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2018.

Tamika Catchings: Hall of Fame Scoring Excellence

Tamika Catchings rounds out the top five with 7,380 career points, all scored during her 15-season career with the Indiana Fever from 2002 to 2016. Catchings' scoring achievements are particularly remarkable because she was equally renowned for her defensive excellence, winning five Defensive Player of the Year awards while maintaining elite offensive production.

• Career scoring average: 16.2 points per game

• Five Defensive Player of the Year awards

• 2012 WNBA championship and Finals MVP

• 10-time All-Star selection

• 2011 League MVP award

• Basketball Hall of Fame inductee (2020)

Beyond the raw numbers, Catchings' scoring came in crucial moments — she led the Fever to the 2012 WNBA championship and earned Finals MVP honors with her all-around performance. Her 7,380 career points represent not just scoring volume, but scoring excellence achieved while excelling in every other facet of the game.

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Other Active Players Still Climbing the Rankings

Several other active players are making significant progress toward breaking into the top 10. Breanna Stewart and Jewell Loyd continue adding to their career totals, with each player positioned to climb multiple spots in the rankings over the next few seasons. Skylar Diggins, currently ranked 25th with 5,489 career points, continues to add to her total and remains one of the most prolific active scorers in the league. 

WNBA Finals Scoring Records and Performances

WNBA Finals performances represent the ultimate stage for scoring excellence. Diana Taurasi holds multiple Finals scoring records, including high-scoring individual games that helped secure championships for Phoenix. Breanna Stewart's Finals performances with Seattle Storm demonstrated modern scoring versatility — combining interior dominance with perimeter shooting.

The evolution of Finals scoring reflects broader WNBA trends: increased three-point shooting, faster pace, and more diverse offensive schemes. Modern Finals series feature higher scoring totals than early WNBA championships, as teams have adapted to more efficient offensive systems.

Three-Point Scoring Leaders: Who Dominates from Beyond the Arc?

While overall scoring records showcase complete offensive prowess, three-point shooting has become increasingly crucial in modern WNBA basketball. Diana Taurasi not only leads in total points — she dominated the three-point category throughout her career, setting a standard that may never be matched.

Diana Taurasi's Unmatched Three-Point Record

Diana Taurasi holds the WNBA's all-time three-point shooting record with an extraordinary career total that stands far above any competitor. Her ability to score from beyond the arc was a defining characteristic of her game since entering the league in 2004, and her three-point prowess directly contributed to her status as the all-time leading scorer.

What makes Taurasi's three-point record particularly impressive is the consistency she maintained across two decades of professional basketball. Unlike many specialists who excel in one area, Taurasi balanced elite three-point shooting with exceptional mid-range and driving ability, making her virtually impossible to defend.

The gap between Taurasi and the second-place three-point shooter in WNBA history remains substantial, reflecting her unique combination of longevity, accuracy, and volume shooting that few players in league history have matched.

Top 10 Career Three-Point Leaders in WNBA

Among active players, Tina Charles continues to climb the three-point rankings alongside her pursuit of Diana Taurasi's overall scoring record. DeWanna Bonner, who recently moved into third place on the all-time scoring list, has also been a consistent three-point threat throughout her career.

• The evolution of three-point shooting in the WNBA mirrors broader basketball trends

• Newer generations of players enter the league with more developed long-range games

• Diana Taurasi's dominance in this category remains unchallenged in retirement

Source: Wikipedia List of WNBA career 3-point scoring leaders (statistics accurate as of 2025 WNBA season)

Team Franchise Scoring Leaders: Who Owns Each Team's Record?

Every WNBA franchise has a player who stands above the rest in career scoring. These franchise leaders represent the most prolific scorers in each team's history, with some records appearing virtually untouchable while others remain within reach for current stars.

Phoenix Mercury: Diana Taurasi's Untouchable Legacy

Diana Taurasi's dominance as the Phoenix Mercury's all-time scoring leader represents one of the most unbreakable franchise records in professional basketball. With over 10,000 career points scored exclusively in a Mercury uniform since 2004, Taurasi built a gap so substantial that the second-place scorer on the franchise list trails by thousands of points.

Her scoring prowess defined the Mercury's identity for two decades, delivering three WNBA championships while establishing Phoenix as a perennial contender. Taurasi holds virtually every significant offensive record in Mercury history, from three-pointers made to playoff scoring performances.

All 12 WNBA Franchise All-Time Scoring Leaders

Every WNBA franchise has a player who stands above the rest in career scoring. Diana Taurasi's 10,646 points with the Phoenix Mercury represent perhaps the most untouchable franchise record in the league's history. Among retired legends, Lisa Leslie scored 6,263 points exclusively with the Los Angeles Sparks, Tamika Catchings accumulated all 7,380 of her career points with the Indiana Fever, and Maya Moore put up 5,059 points with the Minnesota Lynx — leads that will be extraordinarily difficult to surpass.

Other franchises are defined by more recent stars. Tina Charles holds the New York Liberty's all-time record with 5,000+ points during her time there (2014–2019), while Angel McCoughtry (4,600+ points, 2009–2019) remains the Atlanta Dream's all-time leading scorer. Courtney Vandersloot built a 3,500+ point legacy with the Chicago Sky across more than a decade of service (2011–2022).

Several active players continue to add to their franchise totals. Breanna Stewart has surpassed 4,200 points with the Seattle Storm and New York Liberty combined, A'ja Wilson has topped 4,000 points with the Las Vegas Aces since 2018, and Elena Delle Donne has accumulated 3,800+ points for the Washington Mystics. DeWanna Bonner holds the Connecticut Sun's all-time scoring record with 4,500+ points, and Skylar Diggins is the Dallas Wings' all-time leader with 3,200+ points during her time there (2014–2019).

Notably, some franchises have seen their all-time scoring leaders change recently due to player movement and retirements. The expansion of the league and increased player mobility through free agency means franchise records now face more competition than in the WNBA's early decades, when players typically spent entire careers with one team.

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