NBA Soundsystem Canada

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...

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...

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 (f...

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.