The NTC Podcast

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 Washingto...

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...

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 alum...

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...

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 r...

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...

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 c...

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...

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 migh...

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 u...

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...

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 forwar...

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 pl...

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...

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 Timbe...

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 observat...

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 contex...

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 th...

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...

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 http...

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. S...

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 rea...

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 posts...

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 sit...

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...