Tina Charles, the WNBA's all-time leading rebounder and 2012 MVP, announces retirement after 14 seasons
Charles, a two-time national champion with UConn, also has the second-most points in league history
www.cbssports.comHere’s the latest on Tina Charles:
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Tina Charles announced her retirement from professional basketball in May 2026, ending a 14-season WNBA career. She leaves as the league’s all-time leader in rebounds and field goals, and second on the all-time scoring list behind Diana Taurasi.
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Earlier in 2025, Charles signed with the Connecticut Sun on a one-year deal, marking a return to the team that drafted her in 2010. She stated it was a “no-brainer” to come back home to Connecticut, continuing to contribute on and off the court.
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In the 2026 season, reporting indicates she remained a productive player, averaging around the mid-to-high teens in points per game with solid rebounding, while there was discussion about her continuing to play beyond that season.
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Other sources provide context on her career achievements and philanthropic work, including her Hopey’s Heart Foundation, which has donated AEDs to schools and public spaces.
If you’d like, I can compile a concise timeline of her career milestones or pull the most current quotes from her retirement announcement.