Carlan Gay
@carlangay.bsky.social
Assistant Managing Editor at The Sporting News. Play-by-Play Commentator.
This is a fun Raptors team. The wins are fun but they’ve been enjoyable to watch. They just seem together and that’s a huge ingredient for regular season success.
November 20, 2025 at 2:21 AM
This is a fun Raptors team. The wins are fun but they’ve been enjoyable to watch. They just seem together and that’s a huge ingredient for regular season success.
There’s going to be some Grade A tanking for AJ Dybansta.
He has that “it” factor you want in a future star and he’s only going to get better and get more comfortable in the spotlight.
He has that “it” factor you want in a future star and he’s only going to get better and get more comfortable in the spotlight.
November 16, 2025 at 2:46 AM
There’s going to be some Grade A tanking for AJ Dybansta.
He has that “it” factor you want in a future star and he’s only going to get better and get more comfortable in the spotlight.
He has that “it” factor you want in a future star and he’s only going to get better and get more comfortable in the spotlight.
Kobe took 46 shots for 81 points.
Cade Cunningham just took 45 shots tonight and they probably needed it given the injuries the Pistons are dealing with. Good win for Detroit.
Cade Cunningham just took 45 shots tonight and they probably needed it given the injuries the Pistons are dealing with. Good win for Detroit.
November 11, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Kobe took 46 shots for 81 points.
Cade Cunningham just took 45 shots tonight and they probably needed it given the injuries the Pistons are dealing with. Good win for Detroit.
Cade Cunningham just took 45 shots tonight and they probably needed it given the injuries the Pistons are dealing with. Good win for Detroit.
Man, South Carolina escaped a disaster!
Meechie Johnson career-high 33 to save the Gamecocks from a November nightmare vs Souther Miss. #gamecocks #CBB
Meechie Johnson career-high 33 to save the Gamecocks from a November nightmare vs Souther Miss. #gamecocks #CBB
November 10, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Man, South Carolina escaped a disaster!
Meechie Johnson career-high 33 to save the Gamecocks from a November nightmare vs Souther Miss. #gamecocks #CBB
Meechie Johnson career-high 33 to save the Gamecocks from a November nightmare vs Souther Miss. #gamecocks #CBB
Caleb Wilson's answers in his Field of 68 interview strike the perfect balance between confidence and humility.
It’s a fine line between cocky and genuine, but Wilson makes you lean into rooting for him.
Can’t help but respect the authenticity. #TarHeels #UNC #CBB
youtu.be/qjjJ20zsoNA?...
It’s a fine line between cocky and genuine, but Wilson makes you lean into rooting for him.
Can’t help but respect the authenticity. #TarHeels #UNC #CBB
youtu.be/qjjJ20zsoNA?...
EXCLUSIVE: Caleb Wilson on his HUGE night against Kansas and silencing the doubters! | AFTER DARK
YouTube video by The Field Of 68: After Dark
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November 9, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Caleb Wilson's answers in his Field of 68 interview strike the perfect balance between confidence and humility.
It’s a fine line between cocky and genuine, but Wilson makes you lean into rooting for him.
Can’t help but respect the authenticity. #TarHeels #UNC #CBB
youtu.be/qjjJ20zsoNA?...
It’s a fine line between cocky and genuine, but Wilson makes you lean into rooting for him.
Can’t help but respect the authenticity. #TarHeels #UNC #CBB
youtu.be/qjjJ20zsoNA?...
Man Caleb Wilson is hoopin against Kansas right now!
The freshman’s poise, hustle and playmaking are next-level.
Can’t wait to see how he continues to develop throughout the season.
#TarHeels #UNCvsKansas
The freshman’s poise, hustle and playmaking are next-level.
Can’t wait to see how he continues to develop throughout the season.
#TarHeels #UNCvsKansas
November 8, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Man Caleb Wilson is hoopin against Kansas right now!
The freshman’s poise, hustle and playmaking are next-level.
Can’t wait to see how he continues to develop throughout the season.
#TarHeels #UNCvsKansas
The freshman’s poise, hustle and playmaking are next-level.
Can’t wait to see how he continues to develop throughout the season.
#TarHeels #UNCvsKansas
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Before I was an NBA writer, I was a pro poker player for 12 years. I played against many pro athletes, including Ty Lue a few times.
Here's a snapshot of that period of my life, and thoughts on Lue's alleged connection to Chauncey Billups' private game:
www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/...
Here's a snapshot of that period of my life, and thoughts on Lue's alleged connection to Chauncey Billups' private game:
www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/...
What I learned playing poker against Ty Lue, other NBA figures in my days as a Vegas professional | Sporting News
Tyronn Lue's reputation inside the Las Vegas poker circles was a good one among us professional players.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Before I was an NBA writer, I was a pro poker player for 12 years. I played against many pro athletes, including Ty Lue a few times.
Here's a snapshot of that period of my life, and thoughts on Lue's alleged connection to Chauncey Billups' private game:
www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/...
Here's a snapshot of that period of my life, and thoughts on Lue's alleged connection to Chauncey Billups' private game:
www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/...
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Former #Spurs star Tony Parker tells @andscape agrees to become France Under-17 men’s basketball head coach. The Hall of Famer is motivated by his late father’s dream to see him get into coaching
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Tony Parker agrees to become France Under-17 men's basketball head coach - Andscape
Former San Antonio Spurs star Tony Parker was recently going through his late father’s belongings when he came across an interesting list. Tony Parker Sr. wrote a list of goals he hoped his three sons...
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November 7, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Former #Spurs star Tony Parker tells @andscape agrees to become France Under-17 men’s basketball head coach. The Hall of Famer is motivated by his late father’s dream to see him get into coaching
bit.ly/47OAMfX
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Duren & Cunningham connected for a league-most 55 lobs last season, 16 more than any other duo.
They came into tonight with 8, most in the NBA.
They came into tonight with 8, most in the NBA.
Cade and Duren have connected on approximately 500 lobs since the season started
November 6, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Duren & Cunningham connected for a league-most 55 lobs last season, 16 more than any other duo.
They came into tonight with 8, most in the NBA.
They came into tonight with 8, most in the NBA.
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November 4, 1999: Toronto's Tracy McGrady soars for the "punctuation mark" during a 97-86 win over Miami. McGrady finished with 14 PTS off the bench.
Doug Christie scored a game-high 28 PTS and Vince Carter added 24 PTS for the Raptors. Alonzo Mourning led the Heat with 18 PTS.
Doug Christie scored a game-high 28 PTS and Vince Carter added 24 PTS for the Raptors. Alonzo Mourning led the Heat with 18 PTS.
November 4, 2025 at 3:59 PM
November 4, 1999: Toronto's Tracy McGrady soars for the "punctuation mark" during a 97-86 win over Miami. McGrady finished with 14 PTS off the bench.
Doug Christie scored a game-high 28 PTS and Vince Carter added 24 PTS for the Raptors. Alonzo Mourning led the Heat with 18 PTS.
Doug Christie scored a game-high 28 PTS and Vince Carter added 24 PTS for the Raptors. Alonzo Mourning led the Heat with 18 PTS.
Mikayla Blakes man. What a bucket. Gave Cal a cool 27 today over in Paris. Every time she touches the ball, it’s a highlight waiting to happen.
Her college resume is going to look insane when she’s done.
Her college resume is going to look insane when she’s done.
November 3, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Mikayla Blakes man. What a bucket. Gave Cal a cool 27 today over in Paris. Every time she touches the ball, it’s a highlight waiting to happen.
Her college resume is going to look insane when she’s done.
Her college resume is going to look insane when she’s done.
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I like to boost this near the start of every season. Here's how long before you can start trusting a team's stats, per @knarsu3.bsky.social. Some noteworthy ones:
Offensive rating: 13 games
Defensive rating: 16 games
True shooting %: 12 games
It's still early.
fansided.com/2017/12/21/n...
Offensive rating: 13 games
Defensive rating: 16 games
True shooting %: 12 games
It's still early.
fansided.com/2017/12/21/n...
Nylon Calculus: When can we trust a team’s stats?
How many games does a team have to play before we can start to trust their stats as representative of skill and not random noise?
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November 3, 2025 at 5:24 PM
I like to boost this near the start of every season. Here's how long before you can start trusting a team's stats, per @knarsu3.bsky.social. Some noteworthy ones:
Offensive rating: 13 games
Defensive rating: 16 games
True shooting %: 12 games
It's still early.
fansided.com/2017/12/21/n...
Offensive rating: 13 games
Defensive rating: 16 games
True shooting %: 12 games
It's still early.
fansided.com/2017/12/21/n...
Unbelievable. Hell of a World Series and that Game 7 is probably the best baseball game I’ve ever watched. Unreal stuff.
November 2, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Unbelievable. Hell of a World Series and that Game 7 is probably the best baseball game I’ve ever watched. Unreal stuff.
What a series. Gotta love sports.
November 2, 2025 at 3:16 AM
What a series. Gotta love sports.
What a great World Series. Feels like it’s been the equivalent of what we got to enjoy in the NBA Finals.
November 2, 2025 at 1:53 AM
What a great World Series. Feels like it’s been the equivalent of what we got to enjoy in the NBA Finals.
Vlad has hit the right notes this entire playoff run. 27 outs away from Canadian immortality.
Canadian connection 🤝
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. walks into #WorldSeries Game 7 sporting a Marie-Philip Poulin jersey.
📸: @torontobluejays.bsky.social
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. walks into #WorldSeries Game 7 sporting a Marie-Philip Poulin jersey.
📸: @torontobluejays.bsky.social
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
November 1, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Vlad has hit the right notes this entire playoff run. 27 outs away from Canadian immortality.
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It's publication day! Thank you everybody who supported me and took and interest in this project. It was a tremendous joy to work on. I interviewed over 250 people for this book and there are a lot of great stories in there. a.co/d/bGalpWO
November 1, 2025 at 12:52 PM
It's publication day! Thank you everybody who supported me and took and interest in this project. It was a tremendous joy to work on. I interviewed over 250 people for this book and there are a lot of great stories in there. a.co/d/bGalpWO
Ja Morant is the face of the Grizzlies but leadership isn’t just about highlights, it’s about habits.
This isn’t one of his finest moments, but he can also choose how he handles things from here and it doesn’t have to be this way.
This isn’t one of his finest moments, but he can also choose how he handles things from here and it doesn’t have to be this way.
Ja Morant: when asked what went wrong and why he looked to have low energy tonight: “Go ask the coaching staff… they had a whole spiel. Go ask the coaching staff why.” When asked what could’ve been done differently: “According to them, probably don’t play me… it’s cool. It’s cool bro.”
November 1, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Ja Morant is the face of the Grizzlies but leadership isn’t just about highlights, it’s about habits.
This isn’t one of his finest moments, but he can also choose how he handles things from here and it doesn’t have to be this way.
This isn’t one of his finest moments, but he can also choose how he handles things from here and it doesn’t have to be this way.
LaMelo’s step-back 3 doesn’t fall but optimism in Charlotte stays undefeated.
October 31, 2025 at 4:24 PM
LaMelo’s step-back 3 doesn’t fall but optimism in Charlotte stays undefeated.
The LaMelo experience.
LaMelo Ball was fined $35K by the NBA for flipping off the referee after being called for a charge late in the 4th
October 30, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The LaMelo experience.
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Jalen Johnson dunked this
October 30, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Jalen Johnson dunked this
Early days but the Raptors are lucky the city and country are watching the Blue Jays because the basketball so far isn’t backing up all that playoff talk.
October 30, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Early days but the Raptors are lucky the city and country are watching the Blue Jays because the basketball so far isn’t backing up all that playoff talk.
Happy to have a game to watch at 630pm ET but doesn’t look like either of these two teams and the crowd are too enthused about it.
October 29, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Happy to have a game to watch at 630pm ET but doesn’t look like either of these two teams and the crowd are too enthused about it.