In basketball, a triple-double is when a player accumulates double digits (10 or greater) in three of these stat categories in a single game: points, rebounds, assists, steals, or blocks. It is a sign of versatility and all-around play. In the WNBA, the triple-double has long been pretty rare. Games are just 40 minutes (compared to 48 in the NBA), and statistical chances are limited. Thus, players who pull off multiple triple-doubles are particularly remarkable.
Through the years, few have stood out by achieving more than one triple-double, with some having numerous, including during the playoffs. A recent highlight of this came when Alyssa Thomas boosted the WNBA triple-double record in a big win, showing just how historic these performances can be.
This piece will explore the top 5 WNBA players of all time who have amassed the most triple-doubles (regular season + playoffs, where available), why they are unique from each other, and some noteworthy moments or tidbits about their triple-doubles. We’ll get to know players from past generations as well as newer stars who are remaking the game.
Alyssa Thomas
Alyssa Thomas holds the top spot by far in WNBA history for triple-doubles. She is obviously the best in this regard. Up to recent tallies (2025), she has led all WNBA players with the most career triple-doubles.
Some raw numbers: She has had 11 regular-season triple-doubles. She has several playoff triple-doubles (four according to some sources), so her total is even higher.
What sets Thomas apart is her all-around game, consistently throughout many games: she scores, she rebounds, she assists, and she has done these all-around performances throughout many games. Some of her triple-double accomplishments also stem from durability and the ability to perform well in numerous aspects.
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She has also set or broken records: she was, for instance, the first player in the WNBA to post a triple-double in consecutive games. Her triple-doubles are not only statistical achievements; they tend to arrive in crucial situations. Thomas is likewise the sole known WNBA player with multiple triple-doubles during the playoffs. Even legends like Sheryl Swoopes have publicly backed Alyssa Thomas in MVP debates, which speaks volumes about her impact on the game.
Sabrina Ionescu
Sabrina Ionescu ranks second on the WNBA list of most triple-doubles. With fewer seasons than some of the veterans, she has already earned herself a number of triple-doubles.
Her tally in the regular season stands at four triple-doubles. She has achieved them in varied seasons, indicating that her talent is not an isolated incident. Moreover, she was quoted as being the youngest to achieve multiple triple-doubles in her WNBA career. ESPN+1
One of her triple doubles is particularly notable: on July 6, 2022, Ionescu scored 31 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists and became the first WNBA player to record a triple double with 30+ points.
Ionescu’s game is guard-based, scoring and facilitating. Her assist totals are very good, and she tends to control transition play and create scoring opportunities for her team. Her triple-doubles illustrate not just scoring in addition to rebound accumulation but also the vision to make assists. With her proportionately fewer years under her belt but much higher production rate, she is very likely to rise further in the rankings if she remains healthy and consistent.
Candace Parker
Candace Parker is among the best in WNBA history and is highly rated among triple-double achievers. During the regular season, she has three triple-doubles in her WNBA career.
Her first triple-double was in 2017 when she was playing for the Los Angeles Sparks. She then posted more in subsequent years, including for the Chicago Sky. In 2022, she registered a 16-point, 13-board, 10-assist game for the Sky that made her the oldest player to date to record a triple-double. Interchanging with teams (Sky, Sparks) and playing multiple roles, Parker demonstrated versatility. Her athleticism, post presence, and pass from the post or off drives enabled her to accumulate assists.
She is also a good rebounder, which allows her to score in double digits in rebounding often. Parker might not have as many triple-doubles as Thomas or Ionescu, but her spot in the history books is guaranteed due to her accomplishments that transcend eras, her longevity, and the trail she has blazed. Most of her triple-doubles occurred later in life, demonstrating that even veteran players can create these all-around games.
Caitlin Clark
Caitlin Clark is one of the newer faces in the WNBA, but she has already left her mark on the triple-double records. To date, she has achieved two triple-doubles in the regular season.
One of the largest milestones for Clark was becoming the first WNBA rookie in history to score a triple-double. That was in a game in which she scored 19 points, dished out 13 assists, and pulled down 12 rebounds. It was historic and demonstrated how prepared she was to play at a high level in every aspect of the game.
Her second triple-double came afterwards, and doing so tied her with Candace Parker for the third most in WNBA history (as of 2025) among players for multiple triple-doubles.
Clark’s game is geared a bit more towards scoring and passing. She has a lot of assists, which is rare for a guard. She rebounds well, too, particularly for her position. Based on where she is now and where she comes from, she probably will keep going up. Her success sets her as a prospect to hear about in the triple-double dialogue for seasons to come.
One of the largest milestones for Clark: she was the first WNBA rookie in history to score a triple-double. That was in a game in which she scored 19 points, dished out 13 assists, and pulled down 12 rebounds. It was historic and demonstrated how prepared she was to play at a high level in every aspect of the game, adding to her growing list of rookie season records.
Sheryl Swoopes
There is no other player who has a large number of triple-doubles outside of the top 4, but several players are tied with equal counts. One such player is Hall of Famer Sheryl Swoopes. She accumulated multiple triple-doubles throughout her playing career.
Some other stars with two triple-doubles are Chelsea Gray, Courtney Williams, Courtney Vandersloot, etc. Sheryl Swoopes’ triple-doubles were in earlier times—for instance, a 1999 one and a 2005 one. While their numbers are fewer, these players have been significant in making triple-doubles a part of WNBA history.
Their records keep us in mind that triple-doubles happen seldom, and accomplishing more than one is a great indicator of round skill. In most rankings, Sheryl Swoopes occupies the 5th position (or shares it) due to her historic achievements. Triple-doubles in the WNBA don’t occur often, but they are strong predictors of players who affect the game in numerous facets. Whether it’s scoring, rebounding, or assisting—or possibly even blocks or steals in some exceptional instances—triple-doubles demonstrate versatility.