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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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As the season winds down, the race for end-of-season awards only grows more intense. In this edition of the NTC Podcast, hosts Aaron Washington and Avi Tyagi are once again joined by podcaster and writer Brett Usher (@usherNBA)! This week, it's all about the best sixth man and what each of their cases are for taking home the prestigious award once the regular season wraps up in just a few weeks. Some are hyper-efficient, while others are well-rounded in their roles. Regardless, all have proven their value and it will be difficult to select a winner. Tune in as we break down their games from scoring tendencies, to court vision, to how they interact with their teammates.

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As the playoffs approach, teams are beginning to be eliminated from contention. As this occurs, those squads begin to shift their focus towards next season. However, they still have many more games left  to play before their goals can completely shift to the off-season and beyond. Join hosts Aaron Washington and Avi Tyagi as they identify six teams that still demand your attention for multiple reasons. They have young talents on the rise, draft picks hanging in the balance, unique coaching schemes to watch, and more. Be sure to listen in all the way so you don't miss what's to come over the final five weeks!

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This week, host Aaron Washington is joined by Kristian Winfield! He is currently a beat writer for the NY Daily News and covers the New York Knicks extensively.

The duo takes a few minutes on the mic to walk through the current state of the upper crust of the Eastern Conference. They start with highlighting Boston's dominance and if they have any weaknesses other opponents can exploit in the postseason. They also take a look at the regular season dominance of the Cavs and the sustainability of their schemes. Later, the emphasis shifts to the roller coaster Bucks to see if they are finally back on the winning track and ends off on the Knicks. Can they survive the abundance of injuries that plague the roster? The answer to this question and many other inquiries will be presented in this exciting episode!

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Our next exclusive interview features a big man from the Overtime Elite program, Jah Jackson! The City Reapers veteran sits down with us to provide a glimpse into what his role as a three-year vet in the league looks like, how he has upped his statistic output so much from just last season, and what the City Reapers are doing to prepare for an intense playoff run.

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Welcome to our Century Mark episode!

To celebrate our 100th episode of the podcast, we are diving into the hotly contested race to the finish that is shaping up within the upper crust of the Western Conference. Four teams are jostling for position and all boast multiple strengths that give them a chance to be one of the last teams standing come May and June. Additionally, all four teams also have a few deficiencies that threaten to knock them out of the playoffs sooner than expected. Be sure to stick around for the duration of the pod as we also shout two more teams that are lurking in the bottom half of the Western as potential dark-horse contenders.

Tune in as we break down how each of these teams has performed so far by the numbers and what the on-court product has brought to light.

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