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NBA talk with Canada at the heart of the game. NBA Soundsystem Canada takes you inside the association each week with the voices of NBA.com and the Sporting News leading the conversation.
Catch weekly episodes at 604podnetwork.com
Catch weekly episodes at 604podnetwork.com
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The 2025-26 NBA season is here! Hosts Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving preview the upcoming year, starting with LeBron James' injury and the opening week matchups they're most excited to watch. The two make picks (and sleepers) for every end-of-season award, predictions for the NBA Finals matchup and more.
With the 2025 NBA preseason upon us, Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving continue their season previews with a look at the Western Conference, breaking down the Thunder's chances to repeat, their biggest threats, and the most interesting teams in each tier of contention.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hosts Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving break down their thoughts on how the Thunder-Pacers 2025 NBA Finals will shake out. Is Oklahoma City going to cruise its way to a championship as the odds suggest, or can Indiana continue to prove people wrong? McGregor and Irving also cover the Knicks firing head coach Tom Thibodeau, Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Raptors rumors and more.
As the conference finals wind down, Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving take a look at standout performances from Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam before looking at what could be next for the Knicks. The two then head west by taking a look at the history Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is making on the court and exploring the Timberwolves' future.
Just four teams remain in the 2025 NBA Playoffs and each one comes with a unique storyline in pursuit of an NBA title. One game into each series, GIl McGregor and Kyle Irving take a look at lessons learned in Game 1 and widen the lens to what could be expected for the remainder of the round. The two also attempt to put the Pacers' improbable comeback into perspective while speaking their minds on the narratives surrounding Oklahoma City's MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
On the heels of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's historic MVP win, Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving put his season and career arc into context. From his time as a Clippers rookie to his ascension to a superstar with the Thunder, the duo break down the best parts of the Hamilton, Ontario native's journey to this point.
Hosts Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving dive right into the domino effect of Jayson Tatum's Achilles injury and how it impacts the Celtics and the Eastern Conference playoffs moving forward. The conversation shifts to the Mavs winning the NBA Draft Lottery, is the Lottery rigged?, Cooper Flagg's fit in Dallas and the Wolves eliminating the Warriors.
Hosts Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving give their reactions to first two games of each second-round series of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. The two cover the Celtics and Cavs' struggles to fall into a surprising 2-0 hole, the impact of Stephen Curry's injury, the Thunder's loud response after a Game 1 letdown and more.
With the Cavaliers, Celtics, Pacers, Thunder and Timberwolves punching their tickets to the semifinals, Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving look back at the first round before looking forward to matchups in the second round. The two also take time to discuss the storylines that will loom around the Bucks and Lakers after they were eliminated in five games.
Hosts Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving give their overreactions to Games 1 and 2 of the NBA Playoffs. The two break down each series and their biggest takeaways so far, ranging from the Thunder's dominance, Kawhi Leonard's resurgence, the impact of Jimmy Butler's injury, the Lakers' lack of frontcourt help and playoff teams that need to blow it up and start over.
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