NTC Summer League Show 2025: Nick Lagios
THE NTC PODCAST: Summer League Studio Show NTC Summer League Show 2025: Nick Lagios We are back in action here at NTC! To help us celebrate [...]
Trade Mechanics: The Record-Breaking Seven-Team Trade
On July 6, 2025, the NBA announced a sveen-team trade--the most ever in NBA history. The trade was made via several previously announced trades that came together as one for the benefit of the teams, anchored by [...]
Resurgence: The Atlanta Hawks Are Back
By Avi Tyagi Spectacular. The one-word descriptor of Onsi Saleh’s first draft week. Saleh and Quin Snyder’s new front office has feasted on desperation from other teams in the early going. The Hawks metaphorically stepped up [...]
Cap Notes: The Bane/Caldwell-Pope Trade (6/15/25)
Trade Summary Offseason Trade Timing When a trade is made after the Regular Season, but before the new Salary Cap Year starts on July 1st, you must use the lesser of the earned salary in the past [...]
Walter Clayton Scouting Report
By Avi Tyagi Will run himself into trouble sometimes in the paint. Great shooter, great pull-up shooter. Will attack to create pull-ups on the left or the right wing (even if he does show a preference [...]
Carter Bryant Scouting Report
By Avi Tyagi Great defender for a freshman, if a little foul-prone. A competitive shot contestor, Carter can get lost off-ball with his head turned to the ball, but is otherwise a consistent force. He’s a [...]
Ace Bailey Scouting Report
By Avi Tyagi 2024 Ace Bailey ruined 2025 Ace Bailey’s statistical profile. 2024 Ace Bailey, against easier competition, didn’t meet a shot he didn’t like. Ace Bailey, in his first 11 games, compiled 27 turnovers to [...]
Noa Essengue Scouting Report
By Avi Tyagi The 18-year-old Frenchman, playing his trade at Ratiopharm, provides a compelling elevator pitch. A 6-10 power forward who might still be growing, Noa Essengue is an unstoppable force in transition, with enough skill [...]
Jase Richardson Scouting Report
By Avi Tyagi Shoots the three well, is capable of shooting off the dribble, a work in progress offensively in the league. Keeps the ball moving, not a particularly exceptional passer. He has a very stout [...]
Tre Johnson Scouting Report
By Avi Tyagi Being a thin and tiny shooting guard is a tough way to live. Ask Tyler Herro. Yeah, he may have technically made an All-Star this season, and he had a phenomenal play-in series. [...]