NTC Podcast #116: 2024 NBA Finals Preview

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