Tina Charles and the Mercury agreed to go separate ways.!!!!

[Aluminny69]

Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but these items keep popping up on Facebook. Just think Boneyarders would like to be kept in the loop. Let me know if you don't want bad news.

BREAKING: The Phoenix Mercury and center Tina Charles have agreed to terms on a contract divorce, effective immediately, the team said.
General Manager Jim Pitman: “After discussions with Tina and her agent, it was best for both parties to go our separate ways at this time.”

 

[scotty0330]

This is very odd. She doesn’t seem to stick anywhere despite obvious talent. You don’t just do this middle of season unless there is a massive problem with said player….

 

[UConnCat]

Tina forced this. Clearly wants out of Phoenix but this is not the best way to go about it.

Phoenix is a mess. Missing Griner, hiring a former high school coach, etc.

 

[Aluminny69]

This is very odd. She doesn’t seem to stick anywhere despite obvious talent. You don’t just do this middle of season unless there is a massive problem with said player….

Other UConn superstars, Taurasi, Bird, Moore, Stewart, all played on one team their entire career. This is Tina's fourth team. It feels like she is chasing a Championship, which has eluded her so far. The Mercury really miss BG.

 

[hoopsdiva]

Other UConn superstars, Taurasi, Bird, Moore, Stewart, all played on one team their entire career. This is Tina's fourth team. It feels like she is chasing a Championship, which has eluded her so far. The Mercury really miss BG.

In fairness to Tina, leaving Connecticut during the Anne Donovan years was completely understandable. And the Liberty was a dumpster fire when she left NY. I would have liked to see her stick with Washington and Mike Thibault though.

 

[Geew1992]

What’s the best landing spot for her?

 

[Kaizen]

Tina should go to Sun or Storm ...

 

[UConnCat]

What’s the best landing spot for her?

Seattle just waived Reshanda Gray.

 

[DEpup]

I have a feeling that Tina wants a title and to play PF versus the punishment at C with her age... with no BG, maybe she thinks those two things are off the table so maybe back to Mystics? Maybe Minnesota? Or maybe back to NY since I think Brondello was the coach when she signed in Phoenix...

 

[DEpup]

Or maybe head to Atlanta and help her former teammates... Renee and Tiffany.

 

[UConnCat]

In fairness to Tina, leaving Connecticut during the Anne Donovan years was completely understandable. And the Liberty was a dumpster fire when she left NY. I would have liked to see her stick with Washington and Mike Thibault though.

I'm pretty sure the Mystics chose not to re-sign Tina.

 

[UConnCat]

Some reports out there that only the Sun and the Storm currently have the cap space to sign Tina.

 

[Geew1992]

Some reports out there that only the Sun and the Storm currently have the cap space to sign Tina.

But how much time will she get the sun?

 

[WFFL]

Im almost confident the Sun wont go down that road again they dont need Charles they have a solid core 7 players including injured Jas Thomas

 

[WFFL]

Tina is going to Seattle

 

[UConnCat]

But how much time will she get the sun?

I wasn't suggesting the Sun should or would sign her. Doubt they do as they don't really need a player like Tina.

 

[Geew1992]

I wasn't suggesting the Sun should or would sign her. Doubt they do as they don't really need a player like Tina.

Didn’t think you were.

 

[LwrcasefaN]

Don't blame her.

 

[UConnFanMSM]

Wishing Tina all the best wherever her next stop is.

 

[The CDR-Ret]

Wishing Tina all the best wherever her next stop is.

I am hoping for the Sun to give some help between games for Amari, Dorka, AE, AP & Ice....

 

[ochoopsfan]

 

[socal613ws]

was pretty obvious she was going to Seattle, idk if I would want her if I'm them tho. Isn't this her 5th team in 8 seasons?

 

[oldhusky]

What’s the best landing spot for her?

For my selfish reasons I would say the Aces. Maybe the best chance to win a title, and the Aces need more bench production. A three big rotation of Wilson, Hamby and Charles would be sweet.

 

[UConnCat]

Wow. Remember Russell is out with health issues so the Storm need help in the post. Also, Stewie can play the wing as she did for USA Basketball in Tokyo.

 

[Cuango]

This is very odd. She doesn’t seem to stick anywhere despite obvious talent. You don’t just do this middle of season unless there is a massive problem with said player….