15 years after she started her WNBA Career, Tina Charles, returned to Connecticut Sun and draft as the first overall pick in 2010.
Charles, the second leader in the WNBA, the highest scorer in history and the best rebound in history, has a one -year contract. We have a one -year contract with the sun.
“Today, we will have an incredible moment in the team's history to welcome one of the best players who decorate the WNBA,” said Morgantax, a newly appointed general manager. , In the official press release.
“Tina not only helped to define the success of this franchise in the early days, but also set a bar for outstanding inside and outside the court. Her passion, leadership, and dedicated to games. It has an incredible mark in our league, and this has not been more excited about returning to the team where everything has begun. It is the next chapter of the sun -cut, which stimulates both the players and the fans.
Charles does not immediately increase the sun, but she works as a signing of the team's first free agency. In her 430 -game career, Charles recorded an average of 17.9 points, 9.3 rebounds, and one block. She was nominated for the League MVP in 2012 and is thought to be one of the best WNBA players who never beat the championship.
What Tina Charles brings to Connecticut Sun
Tinachars did not play on the WNBA in 2023, but returned to 2024 and spent a productive season in Atlanta Dream. At the age of 36, she was not the same power. Also, it is not as efficient as a post player like Brionna Jones, who contracted with his dream earlier this week.
But she is still one of the best WNBAs, and someone will have veteran experience to a team whose list of 2025 remains uncertain. She is also a multiple rebounder that can effectively compete with one of the major post players in the league.
Charles had some outstanding moment last season. For example, a mid -range shot that won the game that gave Arashi in August in August.
Last year, my dream of being injured is low in performance. But Charles was a bright place in Atlanta's disappointment. Mohegan Sun Arena fans can see one of the best players in the history of the game every night.
There are currently seven players in the sun in the next season.
The entire starting lineup of the sun last season is no longer listed in the list. Alissa Thomas and Thai Harris were traded with Phoenix Mercury (later, Harris was traded with Dallas wings). Dehonai CaringtonLimited free agent was exchanged for wings in exchange for rookie. Jay Sheldon (The sun also picked up the pick of No. 8 in 2025). Earlier on Sunday morning, ESPN reported that the free agent, Dewanna Bonner, had signed a contract with the Indiana Nist.
They also lost their backup point guard Veronicabaton. Veronicaburton was selected by the Golden State Valkyrie for an extended draft.
It will leave the current 2025 list as follows:
- Nater chamber (Acquired by trade from Phoenix)
- Marina Maburi (I was already contracted)
- Lindy Allen (Acquired by trade from Chicago)
- Tinachars (Signed as a free agent)
- Olivia Nelson Ododa (I was already contracted)
- Jay Sheldon (Acquired by trade from Dallas)
- Kate Rimpvil (Training camp contract)
Connecticut has four or five open lists prior to the next season. In addition, one of the currently contracted players may be turned over. The Uncasville off -season is still uncertain, but Charles marks the first impact of the team's free agency. It also indicates that the sun is not always in the reconstruction era. There, focus will accumulate young talent. And it has not yet been seen how things will be formed in the next few weeks.
