NBA Soundsystem Canada

The 2024-25 NBA season is officially underway and things opened with a resounding statement from the Celtics on ring night. Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving discuss Boston's potential to win multiple titles in the coming years, a historic moment between LeBron and Bronny James, and the good, bad, and ugly from the first few nights of the season.

With the 2024-25 NBA season just days away, hosts Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving make their picks for 2025 NBA champion, MVP, Rookie of the Year and more. The two break down their selections for every end-of-season award and dive deep into teams they believe will exceed expectations and underachieve this year. The start of the NBA season also means the start of Fantasy Basketball season, so stick around to find out who to take with the No. 1 pick, breakout players and sleepers to watch in your draft.

With the dust settling from the blockbuster trade that sent Karl-Anthony Towns from Minnesota to New York in exchange for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo, Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving explore what the deal means for each team before exploring just how important preseason action is.

This week, Gil McGregor looks back at an eventful first round of the WNBA Playoffs before spinning things forward to the semifinals, which feature a 2023 Finals rematch between the Liberty and Aces as well as a battle of defensive powerhouses in the Lynx and Sun. There is no shortage of star power with unanimous MVP A'ja Wilson and runner-up Napheesa Collier rewriting the history books in real time.

The NBA offseason came and went in a flash. With 2024-25 training camp only two weeks away, hosts Gilbert McGregor and Kyle Irving brush over key free-agent signings and under-the-radar moves that could catch fans by surprise when the league returns. They also dive into Stephen Curry's historic $62 million contract, debating which direction the Warriors should take moving forward.

In the dog days of the NBA offseason with NFL Week 1 coming in hot, hosts Gilbert McGregor and Kyle Irving do a fantasy football draft of NBA players. Which active hoopers would make the best quarterback, running back and wide receiver? The two also dive into Caitlin Clark and A'ja Wilson's historic seasons and the 2024 WNBA Playoff race.

Ahead of the release of NBA 2K25, Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving react to the top-rated players on the newest installment of the game. The two also discuss Anthony Edwards' recent comments on past generations and spin things forward to a larger discussion on NBA eras

In one final episode focused on the Olympics, Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving reflect on Stephen Curry's golden performance before discussing how much it meant to see Curry, LeBron James and Kevin Durant suit up together for Team USA. After a look at the state of international basketball, the two spin things forward to the upcoming NBA season and focus on a few key matchups in conjunction with the NBA schedule release.

Hosts Gilbert McGregor and Kyle Irving break down Team USA's instant-classic comeback against Serbia and look ahead to its gold medal match against Victor Wembanyama and France. The two also discuss Canada's early exit from the Olympics and what the country's roster could look like at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Stick around for a quick preview of the 2024 NBA Christmas Day games, fresh off the press.

Hosts Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving talk through the first few games of the Group Stage for men's basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The two dive into the drama surrounding Team USA's starting lineup and unexpected "DNP — Coach's Decisions" to superstars like Joel Embiid and Jayson Tatum. They also talk about RJ Barrett's breakout for Canada, Jamal Murray's move to the bench and more.

Breaking down Olympic basketball, Sporting News and NBA Global Reporters Kyle Irving and Gil McGregor seem to be favouring the U.S for gold (that's a safe bet), but who else will podium? And, Lebron's dominance will be the icing on the cake for a U.S.A 5th straight gold medal.

With basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics nearing, Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving break down the tournament through the lens of Team USA and Canada. From pre-Olympic lineups and rotations to Olympic groupings, the duo breaks down each team's road to medaling in Paris.

The Finals and draft have passed but the NBA offseason is in full swing. From Paul George's move to join the 76ers to the breakup of the Splash Brothers and the new father-son duo in Los Angeles, there's plenty to keep up with.

The 2024 NBA Draft is here and it's time to get familiar with the prospects. Hosts Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving break down the names to know in this class and have an honest conversation about one of the draft's biggest stars — Bronny James. The two also discuss the best prospects for the Raptors, Zach Edey's ideal fit and who the Spurs should draft around Victor Wembanyama.

The Celtics capped off one of the most dominant seasons in recent NBA history with a 4-1 series win in the NBA Finals. In the process, the legacies of Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Al Horford, Jrue Holiday and Joe Mazzulla will be forever changed for the better. Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving recap the series, discuss legacies and take a way-too-early look at who could challenge the throne.

The 2024 NBA Finals stage is set between the Celtics and Mavericks. Hosts Gilbert McGregor and Kyle Irving dive deep into the matchup, breaking down the areas where the championship will be won and lost. The two revisit the regular season meetings between Boston and Dallas, pick their X-factors for the series and discuss how this NBA Finals will affect the legacies of players like Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum, Kyrie Irving, Jaylen Brown and more.

And then there were four. Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving take a look at the Eastern Conference Finals matchup between the Celtics and Pacers as well as the Western Conference Finals meeting between the Timberwolves and Mavericks. The two also use the All-Defensive and All-Rookie Teams before as an opportunity to put Victor Wembanyama's greatness in perspective.

As the NBA Playoffs continue, Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving pivot to discuss the chaotic 2024 NBA Draft Lottery and give their views on the discourse surrounding Bronny James' status as an NBA Draft prospect. The duo also reacts to the news that the WNBA will be coming to Canada full-time in 2026.

The second round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs is underway and hosts Gilbert McGregor and Kyle Irving break down where each series will be won and lost. Can the Nuggets climb out of a hole against the Timberwolves? Will Jalen Brunson carry the Knicks past the Pacers? Is there any way the Cavaliers upset the Celtics? Is the Thunder's defense capable of stopping the Luka Doncic-Kyrie Irving tandem? McGregor and Irving also take stock of the teams eliminated from the playoffs and decide where the Lakers, Clippers, 76ers and Heat go from here.

The first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs is coming to a close and most matchups are set for the Conference Semifinals. Kyle Irving delivers a couple of quick takeaways from each series so far and looks ahead to who he believes will advance to the Conference Finals. Can anyone in the East take down the Celtics? Will Anthony Edwards establish himself as a top-10 player in the NBA and lead the Timberwolves past Nikola Jokic's Nuggets? Will we get an MVP battle between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic?

With the 2024 NBA Playoffs underway, Kyle Irving hits Gil McGregor with his biggest overreactions from the start of each series. McGregor digests each overreaction, and the two break down the hottest takes from the bunch: Are the Knicks a team of destiny? Is Damian Lillard the Bucks' most important player in the Playoffs? And the best for last ... Is Luka Doncic just James Harden 2.0?

With the 2024 NBA Playoffs upon us, Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving dive into each series, making picks and predictions for how things will play out. The two shift focus to big sneaker news involving Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Caitlin Clark before taking a look at the recently revealed Olympic roster for Team USA.

With the 2023-24 NBA regular season coming to a close, Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving talk through some of the most pressing topics for the final week of the season before taking a close look at the MVP race and Victor Wembanyama's chances of making history as a rookie. The two also analyze future options for Bronny James before dishing on the best memories of the 2023-24 NBA season.

With less than two weeks remaining in the NBA season, NBA Soundsystem's Gil McGregor take stock of the NBA Playoff race through the lens of injuries to major stars. How concerned should the Eastern Conference be about Joel Embiid's return? And how will the West be impacted by injuries to Kawhi Leonard, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Kings?

Recapping the opening weekend of March Madness through a draft lens before shifting to the recent gambling issues in pro sports and discussing the playoff picture in each conference. Also, a discussion of the Western Conference Play-In Tournament and breaking down some Eastern Conference matchups.

With March Madness upon us, Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving talk about some of the madness in the NBA before shifting focus to the men's and women's NCAA Tournaments. Through a lens of the 2024 NBA draft, they discuss the best college players and storylines in this year's tournament.

After an epic primetime meeting between Boston and Denver, Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving break down the matchup and each team's respective paths to the NBA Finals. From there, the two discuss Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves in the absence of Karl-Anthony Towns and NBA Draft prospects ahead of March Madness.

Around six weeks remain in the 2023-24 NBA season and the cream is beginning to rise to the top. Are we destined for a Celtics-Nuggets NBA Finals? The Heat might have something to say about that. Meanwhile, the Raptors are eyeing a late-season push for the Play-In Tournament.

With All-Star Weekend in our rearview, we shift the focus forward to the final third of the 2023-24 NBA season. Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving discuss the races for the final playoff spots in each conference, surprise contenders and players that stand to break out and enter the MVP conversation over the final 25 games of the year.

From the biggest names traded to the Raptors' activity and the impact of deals on contending teams, Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving recap a busy NBA Trade deadline in 2024.

Just days after Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns had games of 60-plus points, Luka Doncic and Devin Booker did the same thing. What's the cause? Embiid's knee injury now hangs a cloud over the season as minimum game thresholds for NBA awards dominate the conversation. With All-Star starters announced, Gil McGregor close things by previewing the big weekend ahead.

A franchise-record 70 points from Joel Embiid kicks off a wild 24 hours in the NBA that included trades, coaching changes and a big development ahead of the Summer Olympics. Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving spin things forward while trying to make sense of it all.

With rumors of Pascal Siakam being traded to the Pacers gaining steam, Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving break down potential trades and what the Raptors should prioritize in their negotiations. The two shift to an NBA All-Star Game discussion, giving their picks for each conference before going through toughest calls.

With the calendar flipping to 2024, Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving are back with a recap of the past few weeks in the NBA. They discuss the ripple effect of injuries to Tyrese Haliburton and Ja Morant and how the major trade between the Raptors and Knicks has been a resounding success for all parties involved.

As we cross the 20th game of the 2023-24 NBA season, Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving take stock of the good, the bad and the ugly from the first quarter of play. From the Pistons' abysmal losing streak to the league's title contenders and teams in need of a rebuild, there's been a lot to take in.

With Group Play of the NBA's inaugural In-Season Tournament in the rearview, Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving look ahead to the Quarterfinals, where eight teams will vie for the inaugural NBA Cup. They preview each matchup and pick their tournament winners before shifting focus to a few up-and-coming stars in the NBA, as well as LeBron James' latest unbelievable record.

Nearly a month into the season, Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving take a look at what's real and what's fake through the first 10 games of the 2023-24 NBA season. They shift focus to hand out individual awards for the season's early stages, including MVP, Rookie of the Year and more.

Kyle Irving taps into his NBA Draft expertise as he and Gil McGregor discuss the beginning of the college basketball season by focusing on the biggest names to know in the 2024 NBA Draft. The two shift the focus to the NBA by discussing Scottie Barnes' ascension into stardom and some early-season standouts across the league.

On the heels of the major trade that sends James Harden to LA, Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving discuss what the deal means for the futures of the Clippers and 76ers. With the NBA's first-ever In-Season Tournament set to begin, the duo give some passionate takes about what the event really means moving forward. Keep up with the latest in the NBA on X (formerly Twitter) @SoundsystemCda And catch some funny takes on Instagram @604podnetwork

The NBA season is here! Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving are back to recap and overreact to the first two nights of the season. From the Nuggets' ring night to LeBron James' minutes restriction and Victor Wembanyama's debut, the duo covers a number of the top storylines of the new year.

As the 2023-24 NBA season gets underway, Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving take a look ahead, giving their views on postseason contenders in each conference before discussing their picks for end-of-season awards. The two also take some time to discuss a few viral social moments around the NBA before taking a look at some of the marquee matchups for the opening week of the NBA season. Get all you NBA updates on the go on X (formerly Twitter) @SoundsystemCda

After a busy offseason, Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving look back at the biggest storylines, including blockbuster trades involving the Bucks and Celtics. With the season on the horizon, the two look ahead at what's to come, including the Chet Holmgren-Victor Wembanayama preseason matchup that has the basketball world on fire. Keep up with the latest in the NBA, along with NBA Canada coverage on X (formerly known as Twitter) @SoundsystemCda

As the offseason continues, Gil McGregor and Scott Rafferty discuss the latest NBA player rankings at The Sporting News, including Nikola Jokic's unquestioned spot at No. 1 and the toughest calls throughout the list. Get the latest in the Association on Twitter @SoundsystemCda

As Summer League comes to a close, Sporting News Reporters Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving recap some of the biggest storylines, including the play of Cam Whitmore and Emoni Bates. As NBA action slows down, the rumors don't and the two discuss the futures of James Harden, Damian Lillard and Pascal Siakam, among others. Keep up with the latest in the Association on Twitter @SoundsystemCda.

Spurs No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama did a little bit of everything in his first two exhibitions as an NBA player, captivating all who were in attendance. Gil McGregor and Scott Rafferty share their first impressions of Wembanyama and a host of other rookies at the Las Vegas Summer League. Keep with the latest in the Association 24/7 on Twitter @SoundsystemCda

Less than 24 hours into free agency, Damian Lillard's trade request sent shockwaves through the NBA. Gil McGregor and Scott Rafferty explore what Lillard's request means before assessing their winners and losers from free agency. Keep up with the Association on Twitter @SoundsystemCda

Gil McGregor and Scott Rafferty look back at their favorite moves from the NBA Draft before shifting focus to what should be a busy offseason of player movement via trade and free agency. Get the latest updates on Twitter @SoundsystemCda

After a look through a busy weekend in the NBA, Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving look ahead to the NBA Draft, measuring the hype of the French sensation before looking at a few superlatives for members of the NBA Draft class. Keep up with the latest in the association on Twitter @SoundsystemCda

NBA Soundsystem Canada looks back at the Nuggets' historic run to the 2023 NBA title and evaluates where Nikola Jokic lands among the greatest players to ever play the game.