The NTC Podcast

Welcome back to the NTC Podcast! Now that we've returned to action, it's time to get into this year's NBA Playoffs! Host Aaron Washington is joined by Ben Pfeifer from Swish Theory during a comprehensive discussion of six out of the eight upcoming playoff series in both conferences. As of this recording, the two 8th-seed play-in games had yet to be played, so those were excluded from this episode.Tune in for an overview of the teams that will be facing off in each matchup, how they might attempt to counter each other, what their go-to actions will be, potential X-Factors, and more!Be sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA league resources! Follow the NTC team on X: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaron

The Western Conference battles for playoff positioning have been fierce this season and they are hitting their apex now with the playoffs quickly approaching. Four teams are within two games of each other and are all fighting to claim the second seed when the regular season concludes. During this podcast, Kelly Iko, Regional Reporter for The Athletic joins us to take a closer look at each of teams and figure out what each of them does well, where they are vulnerable, and how likely it is they can roll regular season success into playoff wins. Be sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA league resources! Follow the NTC team on X: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaron

The NBA season is beginning to wind down, with most squads having played roughly 3/4 of their respective seasons. The final stretch is massively important when it comes to building momentum for the postseason and the offseason, so we take some time during this episode to highlight a few teams heading in the right...and wrong directions since the trade deadline. Host Aaron Washington is joined this time by one of the best NBA writers in the business, Law Murray from The Athletic NBA in the house to cover these six teams from top to bottom. What have their seasons looked like to this point, how are they doing relative to expectations, which players have surprised, and what could their offseasons look like in a few months.Be sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA league resources! Follow the NTC team on X: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaron

To say it's been a difficult season for the 76ers would be an understatement. Just about everything that could go wrong, has gone wrong to this point. However, not all hope it lost for the franchise. On this episode of the NTC podcast, we bring in Adam Aaronson, who is a Philadelphia 76ers Beat Writer for The Philly Voice and covers the team at length throughout the year. Tune in as he joins host Aaron Washington to discuss Embiid's injury ravaged campaign, Paul George's disappointing play, their draft odds as they tumble down the standings, and so much more.Be sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA league resources! Updated Cap Sheet: https://notradeclause.com/philadelphia-76ers/ Updated Draft Capital: https://notradeclause.com/draft-capital/ Follow the NTC team on X: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaron

The Toronto Raptors made a last minute acquisition at the trade deadline, bringing in former All-Star Brandon Ingram to join their core of Barrett, Quickley, and Barnes. It is a talent upgrade no doubt, but is it the right move for a currently rebuilding franchise? We have special guest Esfandiar Baraheni from The Athletic in the mix for this episode to break down this burning question and also take a look at how Ingram will change things for the organization both on the court and in the front office.Be sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA league resources!Updated Cap Sheets: https://notradeclause.com/toronto-raptors/ https://notradeclause.com/new-orleans-pelicans/ Updated Draft Capital: https://notradeclause.com/draft-capital/Follow the NTC team on X: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaron

Just when you think the NBA can't get any whackier, it proceeds to do just that. Rob Pelinka and the Lakers sent Anthony Davis to Dallas in exchange for one of the best five players in the world in Luka Doncic. The trade might go down as the most expected and bind-blowing in the entire history of the NBA. During this podcast, we team up with Swish Theory, The Center Hub, and The Lead podcaster Corban Ford to organize some thoughts on the trade itself and the reproductions of all of the moving pieces.We give you a complete overview of the current situation of both Los Angeles and Dallas from multiple perspectives, including financially, and on the court. We use our exclusive cap sheet and draft capital pages live on our website during the episode to help you understand what has transpired. Be sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA league resources!Updated Cap Sheets:https://notradeclause.com/dallas-mavericks/ https://notradeclause.com/los-angeles-lakers/ Updated Draft Capital: https://notradeclause.com/draft-capital/Follow the NTC team on X: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaron

In this special edition of the NTC podcast, we bring in Forbes Sports NBA Writer and Analyst to discuss some of the most likely names that will be selected to participate in this year's All-Star Game as starters, as well as reserves. We also review their individual cases and how the crop of players in consideration is shaping up in both conferences.Later, the two dive into the new format for the game itself. Does it make sense? Will it work? Is there any other way to save the integrity of the All-Star Game? All of these questions will be presented, and more! Be sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA league resources! Follow the NTC team on X: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaron

Jimmy Butler recently made it clear that he no longer wants to be a part of the Miami Heat, which threw the organization into chaos. He received a suspension shortly thereafter as the team searched for possible trade scenarios. On the other side of the country, former All-Star Bradley Beal finds himself in a very different situation from years past. In this podcast episode, special guest Sean Rochester from Five Reasons Sports joins us to evaluate the situations that each team finds themselves in and how they have been performing on court, as of late.Be sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA league resources!Follow the NTC team on X: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaron

Now that the NBA season is well underway, the trade restrictions on several players are beginning to be lifted, opening the pathway for more deals to become possible. In this episode of the NTC pod, host Aaron Washington is joined by NTC Cap Specialist Colin Maher to provide all the information you need when it comes to the conditions that must be met for a certain group of players to become trade-eligible. They also take a look at two recent trades involving four teams, a few players, and several draft picks. Each deal is broken down individually from a draft pick, salary cap, and on-court perspective.Be sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA league resources!Colin's Cap Notes: https://notradeclause.com/category/capnotes/Follow the NTC team on X: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaron

Join us for our first NTC draft show of the 2024-25 season! In this series, our goal will be to highlight interesting players, trends, and other significant developments related to the upcoming NBA draft class. NTC Scouting and Draft Specialist Oliver Arruda had the pleasure of catching up with Hoop Intellect during this recording, who is a prominent force in the draft & scouting space. His expertise is highly valued as the conversation pivots from the NBA teams who are most likely to secure a high lottery pick in next year's draft, to some of the most interesting players in the college landscape, and much more.Be sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA league resources! Colin's Cap Notes: https://notradeclause.com/category/capnotes/ Follow the NTC team on Twitter: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaron

On our next installment of the NTC Podcast, we brought in special guest Zak Noble from the Ballislife All Things NBA podcast to discuss the NBA Cup, which is currently taking the league by storm in its second season. The goal during our conversation is to get you caught up on which teams are leading their groups, which groups are the most competitive, and how the team's seasons are going overall. We break it all down by cup records, season records, season ranks in key categories, and what the eye test has told us so far.Later, we take a look at a new idea that the league competition committee is looking at implementing for the 2025 All-Star game. How might a two-round tournament format impact All-Star Weekend, for better or worse?Be sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA league resources!Follow the NTC team on X: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaron

It seems to be a popular story every season at this point, but we are once again experiencing a rash of injuries across the NBA. In the midst of these disappointing developments, there are still a few tools that teams can use to withstand the absences. The most important one when season-ending injuries hit is the Disabled Player Exception. Our Cap Specialist Colin Maher joins host Aaron in this episode to help explain how teams can apply for the exception, when it becomes available, and how much it is worth. Later, the two also take a look at several teams who have not used all of their 15 spots and explain what the advantages are to that action. Be sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA league resources!Colin's Cap Notes: https://notradeclause.com/category/capnotes/Follow the NTC team on Twitter: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaron

Welcome to the 2024-25 NBA season, where surprises are prevalent in the Eastern Conference through just over two weeks since Opening Night! As of this recording, the Cleveland Cavaliers are undefeated and sit at the top of the conference, while the Milwaukee Bucks are dead last with one win so far. Just how surprised should we be at the incredible streaks these two notable teams currently find themselves in the midst of? What has caused all of this and are the results sustainable over the course of a full season? NTC host Aaron Washington and special guest Ti Windisch from the Gyro Step Podcast attempt to explain every angle of these key developments. Tune into our 124th episode for in-depth coverage of what has transpired for them so far.Be sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA league resources! Follow the NTC team on Twitter: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaron

The Timberwolves finally moved off of their long-time franchise icon, Karl Anthony Towns and he ended up with the New York Knicks. The move may seem cut and dry on paper, but in reality was one of the most complicated and unique trades that have surfaced in quite some time. Due to the extremely high team payroll of the Knicks and Timberwolves, the Charlotte Hornets had to be brought in to make it legal. In this 123rd installment of the NTC podcast, hosts Aaron Washington and Avi Tyagi explain how all the moving parts worked together in this trade and how the exchanged players might help boost the level of play for their new teams.Be sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA league resources!Follow the NTC team on Twitter: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaron

Every season, we see several players who burst onto the scene in a big way by making massive leaps season over season. Some are anticipated, some less so. As we get into the finals days leading up to the start of a new NBA season, hosts Aaron Washington and Avi Tyagi welcome special guest James Herbert from CBS Sports to talk our favorite breakout picks for 24-25. We also spend a few minutes discussing the monstrous Joel Embiid extension and how that impacts the Sixers for the next several seasons. If you enjoy a variety of names from different parts of the league, you will probably enjoy this one!Be sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA league resources!Follow the NTC team on Twitter: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaron

As the NBA offseason continues, we continue to see teams extend current players for multiple years. Most recently, Stephen Curry, Ivica Zubac, and TJ McConnell got new money from their respective teams. In this podcast episode, we take a closer look at each deal to see what stands out and if they make sense both in the short-term and long-term. What makes Curry's contract unique due to his age? How much flexibility to the Clippers gain with the Zubac deal? Is McConnell too old to get the type of deal he did? Let's break it down with Cap expert David Brandon, who is our special guest this time around.Be sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA league resources!Follow the NTC team on Twitter: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaron

Over the past few weeks, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Utah Jazz invested millions of future money into franchise centerpieces Jarrett Allen and Lauri Markkanen, respectively. The structures of the deals are a bit different, but there are still some common themes we can take away from each. In this podcast, No Trade Clause Cap Specialist & fellow capologist Yossi Gozlan join host Aaron Washington to examine each deal from all angles. The discussion revolves around the value of each deal, the financial impacts both today and in the future, and what make each player worth the early raises.Be sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA league resources! Link to Colin Maher's article on the Lauri Markkanen extension: https://notradeclause.com/cap-mechanics-br…tion-eligibility/Follow the NTC team on Twitter: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaron

For our 4th and final NBA Summer League Studio Show, we had the chance to speak with former G League executive and current General Manager of the Diablos Rojos Basquetbol franchise in Mexico! One of our favorite guests and a frequent visitor at our Summer League location provides some very valuable insights into the reality of building up an international basketball team from the ground up. Along the way, he specifies differences between the Mexican landscape and the NBA, including roster constraints, financial obligations, recruiting new players, and so much more.Be sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA league resources! Follow the NTC team on Twitter: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaron Check out our IG @notradeclause !

Welcome to our next traditional installment of the podcast! We stepped away from the studio show experience while in Las Vegas for NBA Summer League to catch up with Overtime Elite General Manager & Head of Basketball Damien Wilkins. During his time in charge of the growing program, there have been more players drafted in the top ten of the NBA draft than any other program. This year, two alumni, Alex Sarr and Rob Dillingham were taken in the first ten of the draft, while Tyler Smith was taken 33rd overall. During this one-on-one, host Aaron Washington gets Damien's thoughts on what stood out about the three elite athletes when they first stepped into the OTE world, how they grew their games while in their development program, and how they could contribute to their new NBA teams during year one and beyond.Apologies in advance for the less-than-stellar audio quality at certain points. Due to unforeseen circumstances, this episode had to be recorded in the Thomas & Mack center during a live game.Be sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA league resources! Follow the NTC team on Twitter: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaronCheck out our IG @notradeclause !

For the 3rd episode of our annual NBA Summer League show, we bring in former columnist, ESPN NBA Sideline Reporter, and current Director of Journalism at Northwestern University, J.A. Adonde! This conversation is centered around the Hall of Famers career, including his stint with the Los Angeles Times, interviewing all-time great coaches on the sidelines with ESPN, starring on the hit ESPN program Around the Horn, pivoting to work as a teacher at Northwestern, and more! He gives very profound and impactful insights on the challenges of each role, what he has learned during his long career, and what he deems to be critical characteristics in the media industry, in spite of the frequently changing landscape. Be sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA league resources!Follow the NTC team on Twitter: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaron

For part two of our Summer League Studio show series, we bring in college basketball player Angel Reyes for a quick chat about this year's iteration of the USA Basketball program. The Paris Olympics are around the corner and this version of the United States has played a couple of exhibition games to get ready for the big dance. Let's look back at the results of those contests, the makeup of the roster, and some interesting storylines to get an understanding of how the team might perform and what the points of emphasis are.Be sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA league resources!Follow the NTC team on Twitter: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaron

We're live at NBA Summer League for our 4th year!  To kick off our stay in Vegas, we bring in Andrew Salop, host of the Combo's Court podcast to cover interesting stories from the NBA Draft and early results at Summer League! We ask the former professional basketball player about the best player + team fits, who he will be keeping a close eye on as the action progresses, and more.Be sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA league resources! Follow the NTC team on Twitter: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaron

On this episode of the NTC Podcast, host Aaron Washington is joined by Steven Bagell, who currently hosts the Bird Rights Podcast. The two team up to discuss the details of some recent off-season NBA deals including the Franz Wagner rookie extension, Jonathan Issac Renegotiation & Extension, Caleb Martin free agent signing, and the Sign & Trade for DeRozan. The primary objectives of this conversation are to provide insight into the teams' possible thought process when executing these deals, explain the rules behind the Renegotiation & Extension, which is a rare occurrence in the NBA, and how these players could impact their current (or new) teams next season.Be sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA league resources! Follow the NTC team on Twitter: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaron

As the 2024 NBA Off-Season begins, we kick off our coverage with an in-depth breakdown of the Bulls/Thunder trade, which involved Josh Giddey and Alex Caruso. We briefly look at how the addition of these players to their new teams could influence on-court production in the coming seasons. We also give you some CBA/cap insights to help explain how each team executed the deal. Later, we look at the new contract given to Kings guard Malik Monk. Why was he worth this payday and why was technically not the most the Kings could have offered him? We get into all this and more during this new episode!Be sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA league resources!Follow the NTC team on Twitter: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaron

As the pinnacle of the NBA season draws near, we are back with another episode to communicate our anticipation for the annual event and also take a look at the the last two teams standing match up against each other.We first take a look at some takeaways from their last meeting on March 1st then proceed to point out some possible offensive and defensive strategies that could be employed. How might Boston slow down Luka & the Mavs Pick & Rolls, what does the return of Porzingis mean for the Celtics' approach, and more!Be sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA league resources!Follow the NTC team on Twitter: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaron

It's that time again basketball fans! We are approaching the NBA Playoff Conference Finals AKA the Final Four of professional basketball. The Celtics & Pacers represent the Eastern Conference, while the Timberwolves & Mavericks will battle it out in the Western Conference. In this episode, hosts Aaron Washington and Avi Tyagi first review how all four teams performed in round 2 as a lead up for the upcoming action. They then provide deep dive analysis on each Conference Final series from matchups, to relevant stats, to interesting storylines then present a few burning questions that when answered could decide the final result.Time Stamps:Timberwolves vs Mavericks: 3:57Pacers vs Celtics: 30:06Be sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA league resources!Follow the NTC team on Twitter: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaron

During this episode, NTC Scouting Specialist Oliver Arruda returns to the fold to join host Aaron Washington in covering the May 12th Draft Lottery! We take a look at the biggest winners & losers from the event, as well as what that means for all of the teams involved. Additionally, we zoom out to get a bird's eye perspective of the 2024 Draft Class as a whole to find out what makes it unique compared to other classes and why the general emphasis on its weakness might be overblown. Lastly, we dig a little deeper to get an idea of a few players who look to be big risers, notable fallers, and sleepers based on how the general public views them.Time Stamps:Draft Lottery: 4:04The 2024 Draft Class: 23:51Player Specifics: 36:04Be sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA league resources!Follow the NTC team on Twitter: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaron

We're back in the saddle as the Conference Semi-Finals get underway! In this episode, join hosts Aaron Washington & Avi Tyagi take note of how all four series have progressed so far. Let's discuss whether or not the Nuggets are cooked after two games against the hellacious defense of the Wolves. The Pacers are down in their series vs New York, but hope remains. What do they have to look forward to the rest of the series? The Cavaliers have built an impressive roster, but it just doesn't seem to stack up well against the juggernaut Celtics. Is the series already over after one game? And lastly, we dive into the fascinating Mavericks vs Thunder series, featuring two of the top three finishers in MVP voting this year. How did the Thunder convincingly take over vs the Mavericks in game one? All that and more await you in episode #113!Time Stamps:Pacers vs Knicks: 3:04Wolves vs Nuggets: 19:15Cavaliers vs Celtics: 35:16Mavericks vs Thunder: 50:37Be sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA league resources!Follow the NTC team on Twitter: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaron

In this installment of the pod, hosts Aaron Washington and Avi Tyagi are bringing you their thoughts on three key series of the 1st round! The matchups we will be covering are Lakers vs Nuggets, Sixers vs Knicks, and Suns vs Timberwolves. Listen in as they point out what has gone right and wrong for each team so far regarding matchups and gameplans and how the rest of each series could possibly play out.Time Stamps:Sixers vs Knicks - 2:16Lakers vs Nuggets - 23:39Suns vs Timberwolves - 44:18Be sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA league resources!Follow the NTC team on Twitter: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaron

We're back with part 2! As the playoffs begin, hosts Aaron Washington and Avi Tyagi are joined by special guest Brett Usher (@usherNBA) and the three take a look at four more first round playoff series. Who are the key players? What playstyles could prove to be extra effective or ineffective against a particular opponent? What are the expected rotations for each team? All these questions and more will be answered during the deep dive session.As previously mentioned, this is part 2 of our playoff preview double feature. In this episode, the series that are covered are Heat vs Celtics, Mavericks vs Clippers, Pacers vs Bucks, and Pelicans vs Thunder. If you are looking for content centered around the other four series, feel free to check out part one here: Be sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA league resources!Follow the NTC team on Twitter: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaron

It's playoff time! Special guest Brett Usher (@UsherNBA on X) is in the building once again with hosts Aaron Washington and Avi Tyagi to look at four of the first-round matchups from every angle! The three give their predictions for each series, identify key matchups, highlight X-Factors, and more as the actions gets underway. Please note this is part one, so only Magic vs Cavaliers, Suns vs Timberwolves, Lakers vs Nuggets, and Knicks vs Sixers are covered here.If you're looking for analysis of the other four 1st round series, check out part two here!Be sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA league resources!Follow the NTC team on Twitter: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaron

Buckle up, the NBA postseason is upon us! Before the 1st Round officially begins, however, there are eight teams that need to duke it out for four available spots, two in each conference. Join our hosts for this in-depth preview of Hawks/Bulls, Heat/Sixers, Warriors/Kings, and Lakers/Pelicans! They take stock of where each team finished the regular season and pull data as well as eye test observations to give educated takes on how each "win to get in" game could shake out over the next few days.Be sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA league resources!Follow the NTC team on Twitter: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaron

With under two weeks to go in the regular season, hosts Aaron Washington and Avi Ayagi take some time to narrow down All-NBA teams, which is a particularly difficult task this season. There is more talent than ever and many of the game's best players have appeared in at least 65 games. There will be many great honorable mentions in this installment, so hang on tight. Later, the duo provides context to the difficult stretch the Bucks are currently in the midst of. Is there any hope of saving a season that is spiraling out of control and what has transpired to bring them down so far from where they stood just a season ago? Be sure to visit our official sitehttps://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA league resources! Follow the NTC team on Twitter: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaron

For the next installment of our interview series, we take a moment to sit down with Sioux Falls Skyforce guard Bryson Warren! The G League talent gives the full story on how the Overtime Elite development program jump started his professional career, nuggets of wisdom he's been picking up from Skyforce veterans who have NBA experience, and what he is focusing on accomplishing as he prepares for the next level of basketball.Be sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA league resources!Follow the NTC team on Twitter: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaron

Join us for part two of our awards conversation, this time featuring the Most Improved Players! Listen to this week's podcast as hosts Aaron Washington and Avi Tyagi dissect the games of four players who have taken their games to the next level this season, compared to last. They have all had to take on a greater share of team possessions for various reasons, but have simultaneously also been more efficient, more dynamic, and more productive in each possession they have been on the floor.The two also provide some important context using past seasons of performance that will serve to highlight how their games have grown and expanded.Be sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA league resources!Follow the NTC team on Twitter: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaron

We recently had the chance to chat with London Johnson, who is currently a Point Guard with the G League Ignite program. During the conversation, we get the scoop on his basketball background, the thought process behind his decision to sign with the Ignite instead of Overtime Elite, and how he is continuing to prepare in anticipation for a career in the NBA.Be sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA league resources! Follow the NTC team on Twitter: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaron

As the season winds down, the race for end-of-season awards only grows more intense. In this edition of the NTC Podcast, hosts Aaron Washington and Avi Tyagi are once again joined by podcaster and writer Brett Usher (@usherNBA)! This week, it's all about the best sixth man and what each of their cases are for taking home the prestigious award once the regular season wraps up in just a few weeks. Some are hyper-efficient, while others are well-rounded in their roles. Regardless, all have proven their value and it will be difficult to select a winner. Tune in as we break down their games from scoring tendencies, to court vision, to how they interact with their teammates.Be sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA league resources!Follow the NTC team on Twitter: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaron

As the playoffs approach, teams are beginning to be eliminated from contention. As this occurs, those squads begin to shift their focus towards next season. However, they still have many more games left  to play before their goals can completely shift to the off-season and beyond. Join hosts Aaron Washington and Avi Tyagi as they identify six teams that still demand your attention for multiple reasons. They have young talents on the rise, draft picks hanging in the balance, unique coaching schemes to watch, and more. Be sure to listen in all the way so you don't miss what's to come over the final five weeks!Be sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA league resources!Follow the NTC team on Twitter: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaron

This week, host Aaron Washington is joined by Kristian Winfield! He is currently a beat writer for the NY Daily News and covers the New York Knicks extensively.The duo takes a few minutes on the mic to walk through the current state of the upper crust of the Eastern Conference. They start with highlighting Boston's dominance and if they have any weaknesses other opponents can exploit in the postseason. They also take a look at the regular season dominance of the Cavs and the sustainability of their schemes. Later, the emphasis shifts to the roller coaster Bucks to see if they are finally back on the winning track and ends off on the Knicks. Can they survive the abundance of injuries that plague the roster? The answer to this question and many other inquiries will be presented in this exciting episode!Be sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA league resources!Follow the NTC team on Twitter: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaron

Our next exclusive interview features a big man from the Overtime Elite program, Jah Jackson! The City Reapers veteran sits down with us to provide a glimpse into what his role as a three-year vet in the league looks like, how he has upped his statistic output so much from just last season, and what the City Reapers are doing to prepare for an intense playoff run.Be sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA league resources!Follow the NTC team on Twitter: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaron

Welcome to our Century Mark episode!To celebrate our 100th episode of the podcast, we are diving into the hotly contested race to the finish that is shaping up within the upper crust of the Western Conference. Four teams are jostling for position and all boast multiple strengths that give them a chance to be one of the last teams standing come May and June. Additionally, all four teams also have a few deficiencies that threaten to knock them out of the playoffs sooner than expected. Be sure to stick around for the duration of the pod as we also shout two more teams that are lurking in the bottom half of the Western as potential dark-horse contenders. Tune in as we break down how each of these teams has performed so far by the numbers and what the on-court product has brought to light.Be sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA league resources!Follow the NTC team on Twitter: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaron

We have the very special opportunity this week to speak with Coach Nick from the Bballbreakdown Youtube channel! He is with us for episode 99 as we get his input on how elite players are cleverly using the rules and new skills to draw fouls and how that has fired up the NBA community on several levels.We also get into how NBA offenses have become more efficent over time. How high will offensive efficency get and is there any end in sight?The final segment of the podcast is one you really don't want to miss. Coach Nick gives us an inside look at how he created a revolutionary defensive scheme that if implemented properly, can help teams at all levels tone down the amount of pick and rolls and three point attempts the opposition gets over the course of a game!Time Stamps:Foul Drawing: 2:12Offensive Evolution: 15:59Defensive Strategies: 30:21Be sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA league resources!Follow the NTC team on Twitter: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaron

Now that the dust has settled on another busy NBA Trade Deadline, it's time to recap the biggest deals that were completed! Tune in to our comprehensive deadline show where we give you unique insights into the players swapped, money exchanged, and the particulars when it comes to the draft capital that changed hands. How will the players address the weaknesses or double down on the strengths their new teams have displayed so far? What does the increase or decrease in future assets tell us about how certain teams are approaching their futures? All this and more is covered during this special three-man broadcast!Full Episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/4fNbPEz2aMYBe sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com/ to view our updated team cap sheets!Follow the NTC team on Twitter: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaron

Check out this special edition of the podcast where host Aaron Washington sits down with Tyler Smith, a 6'10" forward currently playing for the NBA's G League Ignite program. During this conversation, Tyler opens up about making the leap from the Overtime Elite league to full on NBA G League basketball, how he is continuing to make strides in his game to prepare for the 2024 Draft, which current players he is excited to matchup against, and more.Be sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA league resources!Follow the NTC team on Twitter: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaron

With All-Star Weekend around the corner, it's time to take a look at All-Star starters and reserves! During this podcast, Host Aaron Washington and contributor Avi Tyagi list and discuss their complete 12-man rosters for each conference that may or may not include some surprise picks! There are also a few honorable mentions included in the conversation who did not make the final cut, but are completlely deserving of a spot due to their strong play so far this season.The duo also cover a couple of related topics, including a return to form for the All-Star team format, the 65 game cutoff for award eligibility, and expansion of the All-Star rosters due to the current depth of the league.Full video episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/BCf6RLH8tJoNBA Calendar: https://notradeclause.com/nba-calendar/Follow the NTC team on Twitter: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaron

Now that the dust has settled on another wild week in the NBA, how does the Terry Rozier trade impact the Charlotte Hornets and Miami Heat? Join host Aaron Washington and NTC Salary Cap Specialist Colin Maher as they give you the full story on what was exchanged in the deal, the terms of the 1st rounder that Miami is sending Charlotte, how each team's books look after Rozier & Lowry salaries were swapped, and how Miami could be improved offensively after the move.Full video episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/AJEd3NSE7OcUpdated Charlotte Hornets Cap Sheet: https://notradeclause.com/charlotte-hornets-cap-sheet/ Updated Miami Heat Cap Sheet: https://notradeclause.com/miami-heat-cap-sheet/ Updated Draft Capital Page: https://notradeclause.com/draft-capital/Follow the NTC team on Twitter: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaron

Our young player series continues this week with a discussion surrounding this year's sophomores! In this episode, host Aaron Washington and NTC contributor Avi Tyagi dive into six 2nd year players who have made a splash in the league during their short time in the mix. We give you some overarching observations, areas of improvement, slightly worrying trends to keep an eye on, and a slew of advanced stats to back up what we've seen from the crop of young studs so far. Be sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA league resources!Follow the NTC team on Twitter: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaron

In this follow-up to our previous Rookie Report episode, we take a closer look at four more first-year players who have shown flashes of greatness this season. Host Aaron Washington and NTC contributor Avi Tyagi highlight Dereck Lively's work in the paint, Coulibaly's rapid development over the past 12 months, Cason Wallace's incredible efficiency in a small role, and Keyonte George's stellar playmaking on an improved Jazz team.Later, the two list their All-Rookie teams through just under one half of the season and compare their commonalities as well as differences...a few names may surprise you.Time Stamps: Coulibaly: @2:14George: @14:32Lively: @24:03Wallace: @32:43All-Rookie: @41:28 Be sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA league resources! Follow the NTC team on Twitter: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaron

To ring in the first podcast of 2024, Avi Tyagi and host Aaron Washington jump on to bring you up to date with what the brightest rookies of the 2023 draft class have contributed to their teams so far this season. We also get into their biggest strengths/weaknesses, future outlook, and other interesting facts that will help you understand what makes them so special so early on.Be sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA league resources! Follow the NTC team on Twitter: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaron

On this last NTC podcast of 2023, we welcome in No Trade Clause writer Avi Tyagi as he makes his first appearance on the broadcast. He joins host Aaron Washington to cover the Lakers and Pacers performance in the weeks since they dueled in the IST Championship. What do their efficency marks tells us about how they've been playing, did the tournament expose some major flaws, and what is the outlook for the rest of their seasons.Later, the conversation shifts to the Pistons, as they continue to navigate one of the worst losing streaks in NBA history. Are things as bad as they seem in Detroit, and what has been a major bright spot for them so far. Lastly, they highlight the incredible play of the Celtics. Which players have stepped up in a big way and how has their playstyle overall contributed to the best record in the league?Be sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA league resources! Follow the NTC team on Twitter: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaron

On this week's podcast, NTC Salary Cap Specialist joins host Aaron Washington to break down a few major dates coming as the trade rumor mill gets going into full gear. We give you all the details as to why December 15th is opens up a significant amount of trade options for most of the league, why certain players won't become available for another month, and other calendar milestones you might not be aware of.Be sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA league resources! Follow the NTC team on Twitter: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @cmaher1987 @pearlsteinaaron