The Phoenix Mercury and former MVP center Tina Charles mutually agreed to terms on a contract divorce, effective immediately, the team announced Saturday. "After discussions with Tina and her agent, it was best for both parties to go our separate ways at this time," said Mercury general manager Jim Pitman in a statement. "Due to circumstances both in and out of our control, our season has not gone according to our plan, and we will continue to pursue all avenues for improvement."