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Are the Celtics the NBA's next dynasty? Thoughts from the first games of the 2024-25 season Oct 25, 2024

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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.

2024-25 NBA season preview: Championship and award predictions, Fantasy Basketball outlook and more Oct 18, 2024

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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.

Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns trade sets stage for 2024 NBA Preseason Oct 11, 2024

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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.

WNBA Playoffs Semifinals storylines: A'ja Wilson, Sabrina Ionescu, Napheesa Collier and Alyssa Thomas headline star-studded 2nd round Sep 27, 2024

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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.

2024 NBA Offseason Recap: Key free agent signings, Steph Curry's contract extension and more Sep 13, 2024

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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.

Fantasy Draft Season! (NBA and NFL); Caitlin Clark, A'ja Wilson and 2024 WNBA Playoff race Sep 06, 2024

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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.

NBA 2K25 ratings: What top 10 rankings mean for 2024-25 season Aug 30, 2024

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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

What's next after Team USA's Olympic gold medal win? Aug 16, 2024

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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.

USA vs France Gold Medal Preview and Assessing Canada's Olympic Performance Aug 09, 2024

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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.

Olympic Basketball Check-in: Team USA's lineup drama, Canada's emergence and more Aug 02, 2024

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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.

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