The NTC Podcast

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 e...

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...

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 p...

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 compl...

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 w...

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 advanc...

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 play...

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 ou...

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...

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...

On this special edition of the pod, we catch up with Overtime Elite Center Somto Cyril, who won Defensive Player of the Year last season and currently plays for the RWE team. We ask him about his experience playing in the young league so far, what he worked on over the off-season, what led him to commit to Kentucky next season, and more. Be sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com...

On this brand new episode of the podcast, we are joined by Ian Begley, who covers the Knicks and Nets for SNY.tv. During his time with host Aaron Washington, he gives his thoughts on the condition of the Knicks through 20 games, the Julius Randle roller coaster, and how limited Brooklyn could be with Bridges in the driver's seat. They also cover the dumpster fires in Detroit and San Antonio, now t...

This week, we are taking a look at the much-talked-about In-Season Tournament to see just how successful it has been during its first year of operation. Shane Young from Forbes Sports is in the fold this time to give his thoughts on the results going into the Quarterfinals stage. Every angle is observed during our conversation, including fan engagement numbers, the appearance of the courts, what w...

The Harden saga is finally over and we have thoughts! We also have a few numbers & figures to throw your way. Check out this latest podcast with host Aaron Washington and Salary Cap Specialist Colin Maher as they get into the weeds on what the Sixers, Clippers, and Thunder contributed to the deal and how it all works together. We give you the final status of all the draft picks moved and how e...

In this 85th edition of the pod, we welcome back Salary Cap Specialist Anil Gogna, as he speaks with host Aaron Washington about the opening night games and what they told about the Lakers, Warriors, Suns, and Nuggets. Later, the duo get into the weeds about a few of the big extensions that were signed over the past week, both of the rookie and veteran variety. Giannis, Jaden McDaniels, and Zach C...

Welcome back to NTC as we prepare for another opening night! This week's epsiode features special guest Shane Young, who writes for Forbes Sports and covers a multitude of teams across the NBA. He speaks to host Aaron Washington about how he thinks the top ten seeds will shake out in each conference, and drops a few teams that will be particularly interesting to follow because of their roster, coa...

In this installment of the NTC Podcast, we welcome on Senior Writer for Yahoo sports Jake Fischer and present him with some of our biggest questions as training camp gets underway. How do the Bucks and Celtics look after their big moves? How should we rank the biggest upcoming rookie extensions? What's next in the Harden saga? Tune in for insight into the hottest stories around the league! Be sure...

This week, we welcome in special guest Ernest Scott, who was selected to serve as Head Coach for the Iowa Wolves, G-League affiliate of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Tune into this episode as we discuss his experience coaching in his prior roles as an assistant coach, how he deals with the constant turnover once players get called up, how the league has changed over time, and much more. Be sure to v...

Two months later, Christian Wood is a member of the Los Angeles Lakers! In this week's podcast, we are joined by NBA media member Max Van Auken to cover the confusion that seems to be present regarding what Wood offers on the basketball court and why he sat on the market for so long. Later, the conversation shifts to a breakdown of all the Southeast Division teams heading into a new season. Who st...

We have news! This portion of the NBA calander is typically very quiet, but a couple of transactions that went down recently have caught our eye. Enter the young PJ Washington and not so young JaVale McGee, who have seen their statuses with their respective teams change dramatically. Writer, podcaster, and NBA Twitter staple Brett Usher (@usherNBA) joins us this week to take a look at these moves...

For the second time in NTC history, we have the pleasure of welcoming on CP The "Fanchise" for a weekly episode! The creator of KnicksFanTV and Sirius XM Radio host is here to speak on the three Knicks taking part in the World Cup, what New York could be thinking when it comes to Quickly's future, and how the Atlantic Division could shake out next season. Time Stamps: Knicks in the World Cup - 5:0...

We had the incredible opportuntity in this episode to bring in ten year professional basketball player and current host of the Combo's Court Podcast, Andrew "Combo" Salop! Our special guest joins host Aaron Washington for this offseason episode to cover his professional career, the magic of New York hoops culture, Harden's trade demands, and the potential of the upcoming In-Season Tournament. Time...

We dive into the game of basketball as a whole in this podcast! Former professional basketball player Jermal Mccoy steps in to speak on Overtime Elite, how the American game compares to the international scene, how the Team USA roster stack up against the world, and his non-profit organization, Life After Ball. Time Stamps: 4:20 - Overtime Elite 17:30 - Style of Play 30:50 - Team USA 42:00 - India...

NTC draft/scout specialist Oliver Arruda is joined by special guest Adam Spinella, creator of the Box and One on this epsisode! The two recap some of the biggest moves to occur during this off-season so far for several key teams! Using that knowledge, they look ahead to next season in an effort to identify which players are in line to make a jump, how team rotations might evolve, and how all of th...

Jaylen Brown made basketball history this week with a contract extension worth as much as $304 million over five years. While the basketball world deals with sticker shock, we get back to the studio in order to give you all the details behind this deal. You'll want to tune in to this podcast if you are looking for more than just the surface level facts of this historic money. Host Aaron Washington...