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Recapping an eventful NBA Trade Deadline in 2024 Feb 09, 2024

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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.

Scoring outbursts, game minimums and a lookahead to NBA All-Star 2024 Feb 02, 2024

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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.

Joel Embiid's 70-piece, Bucks coaching change highlight wild week in the NBA Jan 26, 2024

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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.

Pascal Siakam to the Pacers? Rumors heat up as trade deadline nears Jan 19, 2024

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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.

Raptors-Knicks Trade, Injuries Set Scene For New Year in the NBA Jan 12, 2024

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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.

The Good, Bad and Ugly From the First Quarter of the NBA Season Dec 08, 2023

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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.

Previewing the NBA In-Season Tournament Quarterfinals Dec 01, 2023

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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.

10 Game Check In: Handing Out MVP and Other Early Season Awards Nov 17, 2023

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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.

Early thoughts on the 2024 NBA Draft Class as college basketball begins Nov 10, 2023

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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.

James Harden is a Clipper and the In-Season Tournament is here Nov 03, 2023

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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.

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