Phoenix Mercury star Alyssa Thomas has a commanding lead as the player with the most triple-doubles in WNBA history.
Thomas has 16 triple-doubles and counting in her career. She recorded her 16th triple-double (and first as a member of the Mercury) against the Dallas Wings on July 7 with a stat line of 15 points, 10 rebounds, and 15 assists.
No other WNBA player has more than four triple-doubles.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark has three after notching a triple-double in the opener of her second season.
Most Triple-Doubles in WNBA History
| Rank | Player | Triple-doubles |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alyssa Thomas | 16 |
| 2 | Sabrina Ionescu | 4 |
| 3 | Caitlin Clark | 3 |
| Candace Parker | 3 | |
| 4 | Sheryl Swoopes | 2 |
| Chelsea Gray | 2 | |
| Courtney Vandersloot | 2 | |
| Courtney Williams | 2 | |
| 9 | Angel Reese | 1 |
| Deanna Nolan | 1 | |
| Temeka Johnson | 1 | |
| Moriah Jefferson | 1 | |
| Sug Sutton | 1 | |
| Satou Sabally | 1 | |
| Natasha Howard | 1 | |
| Layshia Clarendon | 1 | |
| Tina Charles | 1 |
Who Was the First WNBA Player to Record a Triple-Double?
Sheryl Swoopes recorded the first triple-double in WNBA history on July 27, 1999. Swoopes finished with 14 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists to help lift the Houston Comets to an 85-46 win over the Detroit Shock.
Swoopes also notched the first triple-double in the playoffs, posting 14 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in a win over the Seattle Storm in Game 3 of the 2005 Western Conference semifinals.
How Many WNBA Rookies Have Recorded a Triple-Double?
Caitlin Clark became the first rookie in WNBA history to secure a triple-double. Clark tallied 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 13 assists in a win over the New York Liberty on July 6.
Clark registered two triple-doubles during her rookie campaign with the Fever, indicating she could climb up this leaderboard in the coming seasons.
Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese became the second-youngest player to record a triple double, doing so in her sophomore season at 23 years and 40 days old. Reese finished with 11 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists in a win over the Connecticut Sun on June 15.
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