This week on Time Out - No Flop Zone, Joey Wright and Boti Nagy cover NBL coaching changes, player retirements, and major league issues as the season winds down. 🏀

We kick things off by celebrating Boti Nagy’s induction as a WNBL Life Member, recognizing his incredible contributions to Australian basketball. Then, we recap the 36ers vs Kings Final and the Adelaide vs SEM Phoenix matchup, analyzing key plays and takeaways.

Joey evaluates legendary coach Brian Goorjian, and the team discusses Cairns’ search for a new coach following the sacking of Justin Schueller. With Clint Steindl announcing his retirement and Jason Cadee playing his final game, we reflect on their careers and impact on the league.

Viewer questions spark some heated debates, including:
🔥 Why aren’t there local players on local teams anymore?
🔥 Should Australian players be cut mid-season like imports?
🔥 Should NBL referees be paid more?
🔥 Is going straight from player to head coach a good idea?

Joey also reveals whether teams coach a strategy for the umpires, and they break down the NBA All-Star Game and whether Kyrie Irving will officially become an Australian player. The show wraps up with a preview of Australia vs Indonesia in FIBA action.

This episode is loaded with hot takes, expert analysis, and must-hear discussions—don’t miss it!

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This week on Time Out - No Flop Zone, Joey Wright and Boti Nagy dive into all the big talking points in basketball! 🏀

They discuss the NBL Play-In Tournament, including why it’s even called a "play-in" and whether the format works. Boti is shocked to see John Rillie actually coaching, and Joey breaks down Josh King’s latest coaching glitches. The show also looks at some controversial umpiring decisions, including the Perth vs SEM Phoenix game, Own Foxwell’s bad calls, and Vaughan Mayberry winning Umpire of the Year. Plus, the team discusses the lack of crowd support at Perth's playoff game and whether it’s a worrying trend. In other news, Jason Cadee has officially announced his retirement, and the hosts react to the latest NBL Awards winners. Viewer topics include the possibility of NBL and WNBL double-headers, whether Patty Mills or Joe Ingles could buy an NBL team, and potential Boomers head coaches. Joey and Boti also debate if owners and managers deserve more blame than coaches when teams underperform and whether an AIS Under-25 team would work in the NBL. Finally, they wrap up with NBA talk, covering Anthony Davis’ latest injury, LeBron James complaining about a non-existent foul, and previewing Adelaide vs Sydney and who will face SEM Phoenix on Sunday. This episode is packed with insights, debates, and hot takes—don’t miss it!

As the NBL regular season reaches its final round, Joey Wright and Boti Nagy break down the key stories, exciting matchups, and viewer questions in this week’s episode of Time Out - No Flop Zone. 🏀

The show features a continuation of the **Coaches Review**, with Joey and Boti evaluating the seasons of Mike Wells, Scott Roth (Tasmania), Justin Schueller (Brisbane), Petteri Koponen (New Zealand), and Adam Forde (Cairns). They also discuss the legitimacy of the South East Melbourne Phoenix, the current state of the Adelaide 36ers, and review the epic Sydney vs Perth clash.

In the NBA segment, the duo delves into major stories, including Patty Mills’ move to the LA Clippers**, the blockbuster Luka Doncic trade to the Lakers, and Joe Ingles’ standing ovation back in Utah. Joey even answers whether he would have liked playing alongside Luka Doncic.

Viewer questions are answered, covering topics like the lack of European players in the NBL, potential expansion teams, and new locations for teams that haven’t had representation before.

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