WNBA Leaders and Records for Defensive Rebounds: Season ▪ Career ▪ Active ▪ Yearly
| Year | Player | DRB |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Candace Parker | 237 |
| 2011 | Tina Charles | 248 |
| 2010 | Tina Charles | 269 |
| 2009 | Candice Dupree | 192 |
| 2008 | Candace Parker | 229 |
| 2007 | Lauren Jackson | 220 |
| 2006 | Lisa Leslie | 240 |
| 2005 | Lauren Jackson | 217 |
| 2004 | Lisa Leslie | 276 |
| 2003 | Cheryl Ford | 235 |
| 2002 | Lisa Leslie | 244 |
| 2001 | Margo Dydek | 214 |
| 2000 | Lisa Leslie | 231 |
| 1999 | Yolanda Griffith | 188 |
| 1998 | Cindy Brown | 231 |
| 1997 | Lisa Leslie | 203 |