NBA Soundsystem

The Sporting News' NBA Draft expert Kyle Irving joins Gil McGregor to discuss the NBA Draft, including prospects to keep an eye on inside and outside of the NCAA Tournament.

NBA Playoffs Push Intensifies

March 06, 2023 00:00

This week, Gil McGregor and Scott Rafferty talk through an exciting time in the NBA in which almost every game feels like a playoff game.

MVP Award Check-In

February 28, 2023 00:00

With just a quarter of the season remaining, Gil McGregor and Scott Rafferty discuss if Nikola Jokic has run away with this year's MVP award or if another contender can take the crown.

Second Half Storylines

February 20, 2023 00:00

Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving look back at the All-Star Weekend that was and spin things forward by discussing the biggest storylines in the second half of the 2022-23 NBA season.

Gil McGregor and Scott Rafferty recap a busy NBA week in which a seemingly unbreakable record was broken and one of the biggest in-season trades in league history was made. The two shift focus to NBA All-Star with their take on this year's All-Star draft.

How Kyrie Irving trade shifts the West

February 06, 2023 00:00

Gil McGregor and Scott Rafferty discuss the widespread impact of the trade that pairs Kyrie Irving with Luka Doncic in Dallas, shifting the outlook of contenders in the Western Conference.

All-Star Reserves Talk

January 31, 2023 00:00

Following the announcement of starters for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game, Gil McGregor and Scott Rafferty run through their list of All-Star reserves in the Eastern and Western Conferences, debating close calls and the weight of criteria for selections.

Trade Deadline Musings

January 24, 2023 00:00

With the trade deadline looming as the Lakers moved to acquire Rui Hachimura, Gil McGregor and Scott Rafferty examine his fit in Los Angeles and explore which teams should be aggressive ahead of the Feb. 9 deadline.

Best Showman in the NBA

January 18, 2023 00:00

On the heels of Ja Morant's latest ridiculous highlight, Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving talk through the NBA's greatest showmen, preview the upcoming All-Star Weekend and get ready for the looming trade deadline.

Midseason MVP and Other NBA Awards

January 10, 2023 00:00

As we reach the midway point of the 2022-23 NBA season, Gil McGregor and Scott Rafferty hand out midseason awards for MVP, Most Improved Player, Sixth Man of the Year and much more.

NBA Top 30 Player Rankings

December 27, 2022 00:00

Gil McGregor, Scott Rafferty and Kyle Irving go through The Sporting News’ recent ranking of the NBA’s top 30 players, including toughest calls and the players that will be included in the top 30 five years from now.

NBA Christmas Day 2022 Preview

December 19, 2022 00:00

Ahead of one of the biggest days on the NBA calendar, Gil McGregor and Scott Rafferty rank the five Christmas Day games in 2022, headlined by the showdown between the Bucks and Celtics.

Zion and the Soaring Pelicans

December 13, 2022 00:00

At 22 years old, Zion Williamson has firmly entered MVP conversations as his play has propelled New Orleans to the top of the standings. Can the up-and-coming Pelicans or Grizzlies dethrone the Warriors, who will look to use their upcoming road trip to spark a season turnaround?

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