The Connecticut Sun have signed eight-time All-Star Tina Charles to a one-year deal on Sunday. Charles spent the 2024 season with the Atlanta Dream, where she averaged 14.9 points and 9.6 rebounds per game.

ESPN’s Alexa Philippou, who was the first to report the deal, noted that the move reunites Charles, 36, with the Sun, whom drafted Charles No. 1 overall in 2010 and where she spent the first four seasons of her career with the team, including her MVP campaign in 2012. Charles also won the league’s Rookie of the Year award with Connecticut after the 2010 season.

Sun general manager Morgan Tuck said in a statement: “Today marks an incredible moment in our team’s history as we welcome back one of the greatest players to every grace the WNBA. Tina not only helped define the success of this franchise during her early years, but she also set the bar for excellence, both on and off the court. Her passion, leadership, and dedication to the game have left an incredible mark on our league, and we couldn’t be more excited to have her return to the team where it all began. This is a full-circle moment that strengthens our foundation and inspires the next generation of players and fans alike. We are extremely excited for this next chapter of Connecticut Sun history with Tina back in a Sun uniform.”

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