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NBA All-Star reserves, snubs and trade deadline primer Jan 31, 2025

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Fresh off of the announcement of reserves for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving discuss the rosters before shining a light on the players who did not hear their names called. In response to the news of De'Aaron Fox's name being in trade talks, the two discuss potential deals for the Kings star before taking a look at the bigger picture of potential trade deadline moves.

The latest Jimmy Butler saga, NBA All-Star team picks and Kobe Bryant memories Jan 24, 2025

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With the Suns angling to make a Jimmy Butler trade, Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving discuss just what Butler would bring to the table next to Devin Booker and Kevin Durant. From there, the two make their picks for the 12 All-Stars in the Eastern and Western Conference before reflecting on Kobe Bryant's legacy as we approach the five-year anniversary of his tragic death.

NBA contenders, trade deadline rumors and All-Star voting Jan 17, 2025

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Hosts Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving kick off their first episode of 2025 by catching up on everything that happened to start the New Year. From All-Star voting ballots and separating contenders from pretenders to the Jimmy Butler trade saga and teams that should be buyers and sellers at the trade deadline.

NBA Christmas Day Preview And Reactions To New All-Star Game Format Dec 20, 2024

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As the calendar year comes to a close, Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving debrief from the NBA Cup final between Milwaukee and Oklahoma City before shifting the focus forward to this year's five-game Christmas Day slate. The two also discuss the NBA's new All-Star Game format and the controversy surrounding the volume of 3-pointers taken around the league.

NBA Cup Heads to Las Vegas While Jimmy Butler and LeBron James Trade Rumors Heat Up Dec 13, 2024

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With the NBA Cup reaching the Semifinals, Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving take time to shout out the final four teams: Atlanta, Milwaukee, Houston and Oklahoma City. After discussing the final rounds of the NBA Cup, the duo gets into recent trade rumors involving Heat star Jimmy Butler and Lakers star LeBron James.

NBA Cup Playoff preview: Takeaways from Year 2 of In-Season Tournament Dec 06, 2024

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Hosts Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving break down Year 2 of the NBA Cup, going through thoughts and takeaways from the tournament as a whole before diving into the matchups. They go game-by-game in the NBA Cup Playoffs, talking through how each team reached the Quarterfinals and who will hoist the trophy at the end. They also hit on the Lakers recent struggles, LeBron James showing signs of age and more.

Separating Contenders From Pretenders One Month Into the NBA Season Nov 22, 2024

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On the heels of an early-season showdown between the Celtics and Cavaliers, Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving take stock of what they've seen from teams with championship aspirations. Did Cleveland prove to be on Boston's level? Are the Warriors and Lakers legit? Who will make it out of the West?

NBA early-season superlatives: MVP Ladder, breakout players, disappointing starts and more Nov 15, 2024

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Hosts Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving highlight some of the key storylines that are developing early in the 2024-25 NBA season. The two dive into Nikola Jokic's MVP-caliber start and LeBron James' sustained greatness. They pivot to players who have over- and underperformed through the first three weeks and give superlatives for breakout and disappointing starts.

NBA Panic Meter, The Cooper Flagg Sweepstakes and More Early Season Storylines Nov 08, 2024

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As we settle into the new NBA season, the 76ers and Bucks are still struggling. Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving discuss if it's time for either of those teams to hit the panic button while assessing other struggling teams. As college basketball begins, the two discuss what makes Cooper Flagg a generational prospect and discuss the draft class. The duo close by spinning around the league, discussing injuries, a logjam in the East and the Raptors' pleasant surprises.

NBA Power Rankings And Takeaways From Week 1 Of The Season Nov 01, 2024

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With over a week of action in the books, Gil McGregor takes you through everything that's happened so far. From a power ranking of the top five teams to a walk through of early-season concerns and a mounting injury report in the league, recap everything that's going on.

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