Alyssa Thomas rises to 11th on WNBA career rebounds list

Her 5K-3K-2K milestone came three days earlier.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 261 min read

Alyssa Thomas is now 11TH IN WNBA HISTORY IN REBOUNDS‼️ https://t.co/vVaKusGzqn Via @PhoenixMercury on X

What happened: Thomas moved past Taj McWilliams-Franklin, whose 3,013 rebounds had occupied 11th place. The milestone came during Tuesday's game against Washington.

Why it matters: Tina Thompson's 3,070 career rebounds are next on the list. Thomas entered 2026 seventh in career assists, extending her impact well beyond the glass.

By the numbers: Thomas began Tuesday with 3,009 career rebounds, five shy of passing McWilliams-Franklin. She entered the game averaging 7.7 rebounds across 35 appearances this season.

What to watch: Thomas can reach the career top 10 by closing the remaining gap before the regular season ends.

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@PhoenixMercury 2026-08-26T04:30:21.024275+00:00

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