Janelle Salaün established a WNBA record during regular-season play July 30, making her 69th 3-pointer of 2026 to claim the league’s all-time single-season mark for a reserve. The record-setting shot moved her beyond every previous long-range total produced by a bench player in one season.

What happened

Salaün entered the final stretch of July already on the verge of the record. She had made 67 3-pointers through July 21, placing her second on the WNBA’s all-time reserve list before two additional makes carried her into sole possession of the top spot.

The milestone also arrived six days after Salaün’s turn in the 3-point contest. Her 69th make transformed what had been a pursuit of an established benchmark into a new league standard, with the regular season still in progress.

Why it matters

The achievement sets a new ceiling for 3-point production in a reserve role. Salaün has delivered enough volume from beyond the arc to surpass every previous single-season total by a WNBA bench player, adding a historic distinction to her 2026 performance.

The record also strengthens her standing among the league’s most prolific shooters this season, regardless of role. Salaün’s place atop the reserve list reflects the scale of her long-range production, while her leaguewide position shows that the output compares with the WNBA’s leading 3-point threats.

By the numbers

As of July 21, Salaün ranked fifth across the WNBA with 67 made 3-pointers. She led all reserve players at that point and stood just short of the single-season record she would claim nine days later.

Two more makes brought her total to 69 on July 30 and lifted her from second place to first on the all-time reserve list. That progression underscores how close Salaün was to the mark before the milestone game and how quickly she moved beyond it.

What to watch next

Salaün now has an opportunity to add distance between herself and the previous standard. Each 3-pointer she makes over the remaining regular-season games will raise the record and establish a more demanding target for future reserve shooters.

Her final 2026 total will determine the lasting size of the benchmark. The record already belongs to Salaün; the remaining question is how far she can extend it before the regular season ends.