The NTC Podcast

The NTC team is happy to welcome on former player, and current Venezuela coach James Maye as he speaks on his incredible coaching journey spanning the Summer League and internationally! He also gives his take on what he has noticed regarding the differences in US basketball vs overseas, what he learned during his time with the Nets in Vegas, and more! Be sure to visit our official site https://not...

As we approach the 2023 All-Star Game, Aaron Washington and Aaron Pearlstein get behind the mic to discuss their starters and reserves in each conference, followed by a few honorable mentions that might not be selected, but have played excellent basketball this season. Later, the two briefly consider a few ways in which the NBA could improve the voting process and All-Star festivities in the futur...

We start off our 2023 campaign with an in-depth discussion centered around ten-day contracts, which became legal to sign beginning on January 5th. Later, the team highlights the significance of January 10th, which is the day that a majority of the non-guaranteed contracts signed during free agency become guaranteed for the rest of the season. This ties into the reasons why Boston moved Noah Vonleh...

Get ready for an action packed five game Christmas Day slate in our Holiday Preview episode! For the first time, our entire podcast team has joined together to evaluate each team's status heading into the the big day, key storylines to keep an eye on, and much more. Be sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA league resources!! Follow the NTC team on Twitter: @No...

During this installment, the team dives deep into the unique nature of the renegotiation and extension tool that NBA teams have at their deposal when attempting to retain their own players. They also have a conversation about what the league and players will possibly discuss if the two parties come to the table to hash out a new Collective Bargaining Agreement next year. Be sure to visit our offic...

The NTC team hit the mic in the midst of an impressive run by Pelicans to evaluate whether or not their run is sustainable and what the eye test as well as the numbers have told us about their success. Later, the conversation shifts to several players being discussed in trade rumors as we approach the unofficial start of trade season. Keep listening to hear about the ideal situation for them, what...

Aaron Washington and Aaron Pearlstein take to the mic again this week to have a conversation with Ethan Fuller, writer for Basketball News.com! Join the three as they put Tyrese Halliburton’s recent play into perspective amidst his breakout campaign in year three! The crew also evaluates the Thunder’s rebuilding process now three years in and how the Lakers have turned around a poor start to their...

As we hit the quarter mark of the NBA season, the NTC team is joined by CBS Sports writer James Herbert to discuss a couple of grades handed out by the media team in a recent article. Also, the crew looks at Horford’s recent two year extension to determine whether not it is a value signing for the Celtics and how he could impact the team financially as well as on the court over the next few season...

Join host Aaron Washington and new NTC contributor Aaron Pearlstein as they highlight the opportunities that the Towns injury will open up for the team. Later, they break down the components of the Celtics that make them so deadly offensively, as well as just how historic Luka’s performance has been so far this season. Be sure to visit our official site https://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA...

Aaron Washington and Colin Maher are back on the mic to cover some of the biggest stories over the past couple of weeks in the NBA! First, the two get you up to speed with exactly what the Disabled Player Exception entails that the Celtics were granted in the wake of Danillo Gallinari's injury. They also discuss the surprising 8-6 Kings and which teams should be in panic mode following a slow star...

Host Ali Shafique is joined by Sports Business Classroom 2021 Alumni and NBA Analyst Corban Ford to discuss what's going on in the first 10 games of the NBA season! Be sure to visit our official website here for all of your NBA league resources!! Follow the NTC team on Twitter: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @JohnHartofilis

Host Aaron Washington is joined by the newest member of the NTC team Colin Maher to hash out a few stories of the early season! We dive into the Sixers tampering penalty to identify how the verdict was reached and what the NBA might adjust rules going forward. Later, we touch on Ime Udoka drama, the quick starts for Utah and Antonio, and more! Be sure to visit our official website here for all of...

Aaron Washington and Ali Shafique are back in the saddle this week as league developments ramp in leading into the 2022-2023 season. The duo break down the implications of Nance Jr. and Adams signing two year extensions, Draymond causing a ruckus in the Warriors organization, and Wembanyama's incredible abilities.  Be sure to visit our official website  for all your NBA league resources!! Follow t...

NTC is ramping up the content leading into media days and training camp! On this (almost) preseason installment, Shane Young, NBA analyst from Forbes Sports joins the action to give some thought to the current hierarchy of the Eastern conference, including some teams that may not be getting enough attention. Later, he gets into a conversation with host Aaron Washington about CJ McCollum’s recent e...

Aaron Washington and Anil Gogna of the NTC team jump back into the drivers seat this week to cover a couple of massive stories that dropped over the past several days. Catch up on NBA news with the team as they also highlight a few details you may have missed regarding the Mitchell trade and RJ’s extension! Be sure to visit our official website here for all of your NBA league resources!! Follow th...

NTC host Aaron Washington sits down with LockedonHawks writer and podcaster Brad Rowland to discuss Murray’s odd behavior this Summer, as well as some reasons to be excited about this intriguing unit for next season and beyond. Be sure to visit our official website here for all of your NBA league resources!! Follow the NTC team on Twitter: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @aniljamesgogna @OLA_HOOPS @Joh...

We are thrilled to welcome Executive President of NBA Summer League Warren LeGarie onto the podcast for episode 40! The long-time agent and Co-Founder of the annual Summer League showcase shares details about its inception, his steady rise as a league agent, and tidbits of wisdom gained over a prosperous 30+ year career in basketball. Be sure to visit our official website here for all of your NBA...

This week, we have the genuine pleasure of welcoming Nuggets' Data Analyst Layne Vashro! In this episode, he gives host Aaron Washington the scoop on what the role of an NBA analyst entails, as well as some thoughts on Denver's offseason moves and the growth of their current core! Be sure to visit our official website here for all of your NBA league resources!! Follow the NTC team on Twitter: @NoT...

In our last installment of our Summer League series, Oliver and Anil go into a deep dive of the New York Knicks with the Founder of Knicks Fan TV, CP the Franchise! Be sure to visit our official website here for all of your NBA league resources!!  Follow the NTC team on Twitter: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @AnilGognaNBA @OLA_HOOPS @JohnHartofilis

Former Suns GM joins us in our Summer League studio to discuss Ayton, Gobert, Mitchell, the possibility of a LeBron extension, and Durant's market. Be sure to visit our official https://notradeclause.com/ for all your NBA league resources!!  Follow the NTC team on Twitter: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @AnilGognaNBA @OLA_HOOPS @JohnHartofilis

On the next edition of our NBA Summer League series, we bring in Keandre from the YouTube/Twitter page Hoop Intellect to discuss a few key performers in Vegas, the yearly draft process, and his plans for the future!   Be sure to visit our official website https://notradeclause.com/ for all of your NBA league resources!!  Follow the NTC team on Twitter: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_ron25 @AnilGognaNBA @OLA...

Aaron Miller, NBA/Pro skills coach stops by the Summer League studio this week to discuss his life as a basketball trainer, as well as the importance of relationships formed during the journey of helping players better each and every day.   Be sure to visit our official website https://notradeclause.com/ for all of your NBA league resources!!  Follow the NTC team on Twitter: @NoTrade_Clause @a_a_r...

We dive into the trainer's world of basketball in our next broadcast from NBA Summer League as Ronnie Taylor, founder of Taylor Sports Group is in the building as our special guest. The former Euroleague athlete gets real about several topics including how he caters his workouts to his clients, the collaboration between a player and their team's development staff, among others.   Be sure to visit...

ESPN Insider Bobby Marks was gracious enough to join us in the NBA Summer League once again for our 2022 series! This time around, he speaks with NTC members contributors Ali and Oliver about upcoming CBA negotiations, salary cap smoothing, the new TV deal on the horizon, among other relevant topics as we progress through the NBA offseason.   Be sure to visit our official website https://notradecl...

Welcome back to the Thomas and Mack Center, home of the 2022 NBA Summer League!   We're posted up on the concourse again for our second studio show of the annual event to interview Rafael Harlowe, Director of Scouting at NBA Big Board and Founder of NBA Draft Junkies! Lock in with us as we uncover the draft specialist's process of breaking down film, Get his feedback on a few standout Summer Leagu...