Buy or Sell: Thunder's Slump, Celtics' Surge, and Other 2026 Trends

Buy or Sell: Thunder's Slump, Celtics' Surge, and Other 2026 Trends

Author: 604 Podcast Network January 9, 2026 Duration: 40:57

As the calendar flips into 2026, Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving are back to buy and sell what's real — and what is it — from the latest happenings around the NBA. As the defending champion Thunder have stumbled from their 70-win pace, the two begin by analyzing the slump and the MVP race that features Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The two also discuss Jaylen Brown and the Celtics' recent form, voting for this year's All-Star Game, the trade rumors surrounding Hawks star Trae Young and more.


Hosted by the 604 Podcast Network, NBA Soundsystem Canada is a weekly conversation that places a distinctly Canadian lens on the world of professional basketball. This isn't just another roundtable of hot takes; it's an insider's dialogue driven by the experienced voices and reporters from NBA.com and the Sporting News. Each episode digs into the stories, strategies, and personalities shaping the league, all while keeping a keen eye on the growing influence of Canadian talent, from star players to front-office executives. You'll get analysis that goes beyond the box score, exploring the cultural and business sides of the sport as they unfold. Tune in for a smart, engaging, and authoritative take on the association, where the north's perspective is always part of the play. Find new episodes of this sports podcast weekly.
Author: Language: en-ca Episodes: 50

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is Canada's second NBA MVP (Bonus Episode) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:41
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, th…
Takeaways and thoughts from the First Round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:38
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. Th…
2024 NBA Playoff overreactions: Takeaways from Games 1 and 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:40
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 r…