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 has announced her retirement from the WNBA after 14 seasons. She finishes as the league’s all-time leading rebounder and one of its top scorers, with Diana Taurasi ahead of her on the scoring list. This marks the end of a storied career that included an MVP season and two national championships with UConn.[1]
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The retirement news was reported by major outlets on May 4, 2026, including ESPN and ABC News, and followed her recent season with Connecticut Sun, where she remained a productive veteran presence.[2][3]
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Reactions from the league were commemorative, with statements highlighting her impact on and off the floor, including leadership and community work such as her Hopey’s Heart Foundation. If you’d like, I can pull more quotes or summarize fan and analyst reactions across outlets this week.[3][1]
Would you like a quick bullet-point timeline of her career highlights, or a short list of notable records and awards she achieved? I can also pull direct article links if you want to read deeper.