13 MAY. 2024 · 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: 4:04 The 2024 Draft Class: 23:51 Player Specifics: 36:04 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

9 MAY. 2024 · 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: 3:04 Wolves vs Nuggets: 19:15 Cavaliers vs Celtics: 35:16 Mavericks vs Thunder: 50:37 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

29 ABR. 2024 · 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 - 2:16 Lakers vs Nuggets - 23:39 Suns vs Timberwolves - 44:18 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

21 ABR. 2024 · 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 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ntc-podcast-110-analysis-predictions-for-the-first-round-part-1--59577442:  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

21 ABR. 2024 · 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 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ntc-podcast-111-analysis-predictions-for-the-first-round-part-2--59577486! 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

16 ABR. 2024 · 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

8 ABR. 2024 · 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 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

30 MAR. 2024 · 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

26 MAR. 2024 · 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

20 MAR. 2024 · 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