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Carlan Gay @carlangay.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Jessica Shepard tonight: 22 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists. The entire Liberty team had 16 assists. The Jessica Shepard season continues to be one of my favorite stories in the W. ALL-STAR!!! #WNBA

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Carlan Gay @carlangay.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Man shout out to the first time all-stars Marina Mabrey and Dom Malonga. Hopefully more to come for both but its always great to see the 1st timers! #WNBA

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Pitch Mr. Perfect @michaelwaterloo.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

At Atlanta Dream practice today. Scout team is dressed in Seattle Storm jerseys in preparation for Thursday’s game. One of those players taking part in FULL team activities - Brionna Jones. #WNBA I @theixsports.bsky.social

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Carlan Gay @carlangay.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Golden State’s defense is becoming a problem man. Washington finished with 49 points (16 in the 2nd half), shot 30% from the field, 12.5% from 3 and turned it over 17 times. The Valks now with five straight wins...the hottest team in the W and the D is doing a lot of the heavy lifting. #WNBA

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Carlan Gay @carlangay.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Everything Awa Fam does is so effortless. She just glides out there on the court. #WNBA

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Carlan Gay @carlangay.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Cabo Verde hold your heads high. What a World Cup debut. A classic game.

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Carlan Gay @carlangay.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Still not over this bucket by Paige. Nothing you can do with her — Leger-Walker tried. So cold. #WNBA

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Carlan Gay @carlangay.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Lynx-Liberty tonight is a fun one. Minnesota’s still been the team everyone’s chasing, even without Phee. New York just won the Commissioner’s Cup, but it still feels like there’s another level there. What are we learning more from tonight...a Lynx road win or a Liberty home dub? #WNBA

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Carlan Gay @carlangay.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Gabby Williams and Golden State has been one of those fits that just makes sense. The role, the defense, the way the Valks want to play...all of it lines up. Now she’s an All-Star starter in year one with the team. #WNBA

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Carlan Gay @carlangay.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Olivia Miles and Jess Shepard both ranking 3rd at their position in the player vote for All-Star says a lot, imo. The players know who impacts winning, who makes the game easier for others, and who shows up every night. #WNBA

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Carlan Gay @carlangay.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Ahead of our Valks-Dream game this week, the talk was: good team, but they needed to show it against better teams. Then they beat Atlanta twice in three days, held a top offense to 66 and 75, and Gabby Williams took over late. That’s a good way to move the conversation forward. #WNBA

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Carlan Gay @carlangay.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Before we called Liberty-Sky on June 17, we asked Sydney Taylor what she wanted to improve. Her answer: 3-point shooting. In the five games since, she’s 15-for-34 from deep...44.1%. That’s a pretty good rookie note...when she puts her mind to something, you can already see it translate. #WNBA

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Steph Noh @stephnoh.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

With the "How good is LaMelo Ball" debate raging on right now, thought I'd bump this article I did last year. It was a fun concept: Ask Melo fans what the media is missing about him, and ask the media what the fans are missing: www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/charl...

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Fans say LaMelo Ball is an All-Star, but NBA media isn't so sure: What both voters say about Hornets star | Sporting News

NBA fans and media voters reveal what they think of LaMelo Ball's All-Star candidacy

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Carlan Gay @carlangay.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Man, Marina Mabrey’s 53-point game is one of those performances you have to sit with for a second. That isn’t normal shot-making. That isn’t normal control of a game. That isn’t normal. None of it is. Also, Kate, we feel you.... #WNBA

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Carlan Gay @carlangay.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Just unreal. We just did a game where the Dream score 66 last night! Incredible individual performance.

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Jackie Powell @classicjpow.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Marina Mabrey has taken a HUGE step forward in her career in the past year. She scored 53 pts tonight, tying a #WNBA record. I wrote about what helped her there earlier this year for NBC Sports, and how her mental health journey played a huge role in it. www.nbcsports.com/wnba/news/ho...

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How a ‘crash out jar’ helped Marina Mabrey channel her competitive fire

How Marina Mabrey’s "crash out jar" became a tool for accountability, emotional control, and peak performance.

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Carlan Gay @carlangay.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

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Carlan Gay @carlangay.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Ears still ringing but enjoyed calling last night’s game between the Valkyries and Dream. Ballhalla lived up to the hype, and the energy in the building was there all night. Thanks for rocking with Edona Thaqi and I! #WNBA #WNBAonUSA

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Steph Noh @stephnoh.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

I asked for time to update my free, zero ads salary model today for father's day. DARKO values are current for the start of free agency. Play around with it here! nbasalarymodel.xyz Here's what CJ McCollum's new $21 million deal looks like using my salary tool:

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christine @cms.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

the amount of quality content that Marisa produces is just mindblowing. there is always new valks stuff in my inbox and I learn so much. subscribeeeee

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 20/06/2026

Angel Reese is now the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 1,000 career rebounds, accomplishing the feat in just 79 games. Reese surpasses Tina Charles, who hit the mark in 89 games: nyti.ms/4oGhvFD

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Carlan Gay @carlangay.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Thanks, Kate. 🙏 Still crazy to me, the voice of the W on USA, the 76ers and many other things is my teammate. And she's a great one yall.

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Carlan Gay @carlangay.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Loved getting the chance to work last night’s Sky-Liberty game. Great atmosphere, plenty of star power and a game that delivered right to the finish. Nights like that with this crew are why working in the W is so much fun. Thanks for tapping in with us on USA. #WNBA

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Carlan Gay @carlangay.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Lots of great national TV games this week! Fever-Tempo tonight should be fun. #WNBA

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Carlan Gay @carlangay.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

The Wings set the tone and never let up in their win over the Aces. Strong D, unselfish O, and contributions throughout the lineup with Jessica Shepard coming close to a triple-double in another all-around performance. Fun one with the USA Sports crew. Thanks for hanging w/ us last night. #WNBA

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Carlan Gay @carlangay.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

SONIA CITRON CALLED GAME. 🚨 Down to the final seconds, she rises up and buries the buzzer beater to beat the Tempo. That's what stars do. Soni Citron = CLUTCH. #WNBA

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Carlan Gay @carlangay.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

We need to find consistent minutes for Sydney Taylor in Chicago. #WNBA

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Steph Noh @stephnoh.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

The NBA is about to crown its first champion of Filipino heritage, and the moment is being massively undersold by American media. I asked Filipinos why representation in the NBA Finals is so special and learned what it means to be Filipino: www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/...

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Dylan Harper, Jordan Clarkson sharing Filipino culture as basketball-crazed nation celebrates | Sporting News

Filipinos are getting representation in the Finals, and it's a momentous occasion for a country that worships the sport.

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Carlan Gay @carlangay.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

A rookie putting on MVP performances every night. Olivia Miles is different. #WNBA

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Richard Deitsch @richarddeitsch.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Monster @wnba.com viewership number here:

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Carlan Gay @carlangay.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Good read here on Aneesah Morrow’s Year 2 jump. The numbers are part of it (12.7 PPG and 10.4 RPG) but the bigger thing is how much more comfortable she looks finding her spots and playing through contact. The Sun are still figuring it out, but Morrow’s growth is worth watching. #WNBA

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Carlan Gay @carlangay.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

GREAT moment between Chamique Holdsclaw and Sandy Brondello on the USA pregame show just now. Miqa finally got to say thanks after all these years. Awesome stuff stemming from a story told on @richarddeitsch.bsky.social podcast. #WNBA podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

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Basketball Hall of Famers and WNBA on USA Sports analysts Tamika Catchings and Chamique Holdsclaw.

Podcast Episode · Sports Media with Richard Deitsch · May 19 · 30m

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Carlan Gay @carlangay.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Finally finished The Golden Generation: How Canada Became a Basketball Powerhouse. Shoutout to @orenweisfeld.bsky.social for documenting the people, stories, and moments that helped shape Canadian basketball into what it is today. Great read.

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Carlan Gay @carlangay.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Love everything about this. Congrats San Antonio.

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Carlan Gay @carlangay.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Mercury and Liberty throwbacks are so clean. Vintage always looks good on the court. #WNBA

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Carlan Gay @carlangay.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Basketball photography remains undefeated. 📸: Geoff Stellfox

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Carlan Gay @carlangay.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Appreciate Michael putting this out there for debate. Alyssa Thomas at No. 8 feels low. She led the W in assists last year at 9.2 APG, is averaging 18/7.9/8.0 now and already sits 7th all-time in assists — as a point forward. She belongs at least 6th. #WNBA www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...

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Chelsea Gray, Caitlin Clark and the WNBA's best playmakers

These current stars and legends like Sue Bird are the best in WNBA history at no-look passes and flashy assists.

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WNBA @wnba.com · 27/05/2026

USA Network doubleheader and a full night of League Pass hoops! The Mercury and Liberty tip things off at 7pm/ET on USA Network before the Dream face the Lynx at 9pm/ET Over on League Pass, the Tempo take on the Sky at 8pm/ET, while the Sun battle the Fire and the Mystics face the Storm at 10pm/ET

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Carlan Gay @carlangay.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Ahhh man I love basketball. ❤️🙏

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Carlan Gay @carlangay.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Veronica Burton in 17 (!) minutes last night: 11 points 6 assists 0 turnovers (!) 4-6 FG 2-2 3PT In a 27-point Valks win where 12 (!) different players scored (tying a WNBA record), that’s the kind of clean guard play that keeps the machine moving. #WNBA

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Across the Timeline @acrossthetimeline.com · 25/05/2026

WNBA stat watch: - Brittney Griner is 1 point from 6,000, 6 points behind Seimone Augustus (6,005 - 17th), and 8 behind Lauren Jackson (6,007 - 16th) - Breanna Stewart is 10 made free throws behind Tina Charles (1,471 - 8th) - Sabrina Ionescu is 2 rebounds from 1,000

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Travers Supports Trans Kids! @drbaseball.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

She’s a point forward, moving the ball a lot too. It’s exciting to watch

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Jovan Alford @jovan10.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

She’s the perfect fit for what they do on offense. Having a big that can facilitate for players like Arike, Azzi and Paige just makes them tougher to defend.

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Carlan Gay @carlangay.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Flau’jae Johnson’s 17 points last night were cool, but the defensive activity has been the bigger early takeaway. Through her first 7 WNBA games: 11 blocks 8 steals No block in the opener, but she’s had one in 6 straight games since, plus a steal in 6 of 7. Good signs from a 5-10 guard. #WNBA

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