NBA Soundsystem Canada

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2025-26 NBA Eastern Conference preview Sep 19, 2025

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Hosts Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving break down the Eastern Conference from top to bottom in a 2025-26 season preview episode. The two separate contenders from pretenders, discuss up-and-coming teams that could make a surprise playoff run and debate which rebuilding teams have the most promising future moving forward.

Best Memories of a Historic 2025 Basketball Hall of Fame Class Sep 05, 2025

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With a historic class set to enter the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving discuss the legacies of Dwight Howard, Carmelo Anthony, Sue Bird, Sylvia Fowles and Maya Moore. The two also discuss ongoing FIBA tournaments and give a farewell to the recently retired Jeremy Lin.

John Wall Retires, NBA Releases 2025-26 Schedule & NBA 2K26 Ratings Get Revealed Aug 22, 2025

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In the latest edition of NBA Soundsystem Canada, Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving give John Wall his flowers after the five-time All-Star announced his retirement from the game.The two also discuss key dates on the recently released 2025-26 NBA schedule, changes in NBA coverage and react to the leaked ratings from NBA 2K26.

NBA offseason evaluations: Which teams made the best and worst moves? Aug 08, 2025

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Hosts Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving dive into Luka Doncic and De'Aaron Fox's contract extensions before breaking down their favorite and least favorite moves of the offseason. Teams like the Hawks are ready to take a step forward, while the Heat and Grizzlies seem lost. The Warriors are held up by Jonathan Kuminga's contract negotiations, and could the Raptors be better than expected?

Luka Doncic's Transformation, Late Free Agency Moves And Other Offseason Storylines Aug 01, 2025

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After a few weeks away, NBA Soundsystem Canada's Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving catch up on some of the biggest offseason stories, including Luka Doncic's body transformation, the Lakers' addition of Marcus Smart and free agency homecomings for Chris Paul and Damian Lillard. The two also catch up on the 2025 WNBA season and discuss the Charlotte Hornets' thrilling run to the Summer League title in Las Vegas.

NBA Summer League Preview and 2025 Offseason Updates Jul 11, 2025

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With all 30 NBA teams converging in Vegas for the NBA 2K26 Summer League, Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving discuss expectations for Cooper Flagg in the context of No. 1 picks to take the floor in Las Vegas. The duo then has fun with the NBA 2K26 cover featuring Shai Gilgeous-Alexander before discussing the remaining free agents in search of a new NBA home.

2025 NBA Free Agency reactions: Evaluating shocking moves from Lakers, Bucks and more Jul 04, 2025

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Hosts Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving give their reactions to all of the player movement through the first three days of NBA Free Agency. The two dive into Deandre Ayton's fit with the Lakers, the Bucks' shocking decision to sign Myles Turner and waive Damian Lillard, the biggest winners so far and where teams stand going into the 2025-26 season.

2025 NBA Draft winners and losers, Raptors fire Masai Ujiri and more Jun 27, 2025

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Hosts Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving break down the entire NBA Draft, from the Mavs and Cooper Flagg and the Spurs and Dylan Harper to the Nets' debacle with five first-round picks. After going through their favorite — and least favorite — selections, the two move on to the Raptors decision to fire team president Masai Ujiri, his lasting impact with the franchise and what's next for Toronto.

Reacting to the Thunder's NBA championship, wild offseason trades, and 2025 NBA Draft hype Jun 25, 2025

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As the dust settles from the Thunder's NBA championship win, Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving are back to encapsulate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's historic season before looking forward to Oklahoma City's roster and the franchise's ability to repeat. From there, the focus shifts to what could be a busy offseason of trades, setting the table for the upcoming NBA Draft. From Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper to other players to watch, the duo wrap by discussing the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 4th-quarter takeover makes NBA Finals a 3-game series Jun 16, 2025

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With his team's back against the wall, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander turned in an epic 35-point performance to help the Thunder tie the NBA Finals at two games apiece. NBA Soundsystem Canada's Gil McGregor explores SGA's fourth-quarter takeover before forecasting what's to come in the remainder of the Finals between OKC and Indiana. The brief one-off episode also takes a look at early offseason rumors, namely the trade rumors surrounding Suns star Kevin Durant and the Knicks ongoing search to replace former head coach Tom Thibodeau.

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