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#NBL #Adelaide36ers #NBLFreeAgency
The NBL off-season has officially exploded.
Joey returns to break down the Grand Final series before diving head-first into Adelaide’s roster changes and the big questions facing the league heading into 2026-27.
The 36ers and Dejan Vasiljevic have “parted ways.” Bul Kuol is on his way to Adelaide. Should they now chase Torrey Craig or Antonius Cleveland? And how realistic are the Joe Ingles, Patty Mills or Ben Simmons conversations?
We also unpack:
* Sam Waardenburg joining Melbourne United.
* Dash Daniels signing with SEM Phoenix.
* Whether New Zealand was actually the NBL’s third-best team this season.
* Perth’s point guard dilemma.
* Who might be entering their final NBL season.
* Viewer questions on coaching decisions from Game 5.
* The small ball experiment that didn’t work.
* Whether NZ’s heavy local focus hurt their title push.
This is where serious NBL conversations happen.
Watch, comment and tell us who Adelaide must sign next.

#BrettMaher#Adelaide36ers#NBLFinals
Adelaide 36ers legend Brett Maher joins Time-Out – The No Flop Zone to break down one of the most thrilling NBL Grand Final series in recent memory.
In this episode, Brett provides expert insight into the dramatic championship clash between the Adelaide 36ers and the Sydney Kings, offering a player’s perspective on the tactical adjustments, momentum swings, and standout individual performances that defined the series.
Key discussion points include:
A game-by-game analysis of the Grand Final series.
Bryce Cotton’s leadership and scoring brilliance.
Kendric Davis’ record-setting performances and playmaking impact.
The influence of Brian Goorjian’s coaching on Sydney’s success.
Tactical decisions from both teams that shaped the outcome.
Matthew Dellavedova’s leadership and championship pedigree.
Reflections on where this series ranks among the greatest in NBL history.
Brett Maher’s ongoing contributions to basketball, including his community involvement and new children’s book.

#NBLFinals #sydneykings  #adelaide36ers 
The NBL Championship Series is heating up.
Sydney leads Adelaide 2–1 after a statement Game 3 win in front of a record 18,373 fans at Qudos Bank Arena — the biggest crowd in NBL history.
Joey Wright and Boti break down:
* Why Adelaide looked shell-shocked in Game 1
* The tactical battle around Bryce Cotton
* Kendrick Davis’ 34 points, 15 assists and ZERO turnovers (a Grand Final record)
* The post-game fireworks and whether Davis crossed the line
* Did Sydney’s response prove championship maturity?
* Is Bryce Cotton now the greatest of this era?
* What Adelaide must adjust in Game 4
* The referee narrative — distraction or strategy?
* Should players shake hands after finals games?
* Does crowd booing genuinely affect elite players?
* And who is winning the 2026 NBL Championship?
Plus we answer your viewer questions on:
* Coaches seeking outside input during playoffs
* Will Hickey heading to the G-League
* The gather step debate and whether basketball rules have gone too far
Game 4 heads to Adelaide — and history says no visiting team has ever won a championship there.
Can the 36ers force Game 5? Or are the Kings about to close it out?

#NBL #Bryce Cotton #Sydney Kings

The NBL Championship Series is set: Sydney Kings v Adelaide 36ers — best-of-five.

This week on Time-Out – The No Flop Zone, Joey Wright and Boti Nagy break down everything you need to know before Game One in Sydney.

Sydney swept Perth 2–0. Adelaide battled past SEM in three.
 Now it’s the two best teams standing.

We dive into:

• Bryce Cotton’s scoring average this finals series
• Whether the Adelaide crowd got to Nathan Sobey
• What Perth and SEM must do moving forward
• The emotional impact of Ken Cole’s passing and whether it lifted Adelaide
• Tactical breakdown of Game One
• Championship predictions

Plus we tackle big-picture topics:

• Do modern imports truly understand how strong the NBL has become?
• Are vacant playoff seats about pricing?
• How would we fix NBA tanking?
• How important is FIBA experience when recruiting imports?
• If Patty Mills is healthy and playing, does he walk straight back into the Boomers?

We also acknowledge the passing of Ken Cole and Mike Slusher, and send thoughts to Tony Barnett.

No spin. No fluff. Just honest basketball conversation.

#NBL #BryceCotton #Australian Boomers

The NBL is back — and so are we.

Joey Wright returns (nursing a sore back but not holding back opinions) as we unpack a massive week across Australian basketball.

First, congratulations to Townsville Fire, securing their fifth WNBL championship, with Courtney Woods taking Finals MVP honours.

The Boomers handled Guam and the Philippines, Elijah Pepper drops 28, and Mitch Creek reminded everyone what green and gold means with a strong all-round showing.

But the big question:
 Should Bryce Cotton be a Boomer at the FIBA World Cup next year?

We also dive into:

• Kendric Davis’ frustration over the MVP vote
• JaVale McGee missing All-NBL Team selection
• Which NBL coaches may be on the move
• The evolving finals picture
• A bold All-Star mini tournament concept (Aussies vs Imports vs NZ vs South Sudan)
• What modern junior players simply don’t understand anymore
• Imports who surprised — and those who disappointed
• What happens inside Adelaide if they exit quickly

Plus, a salute to the Legends Game raising over $206,800 for bowel cancer research.

No spin. No fluff. Just real basketball talk.

#NBL #Bryce Cotton #Ignite Cup Final

This week on Time-Out – The No Flop Zone, Joey Wright and Boti Nagy break down one of the biggest stretches of the season — Round 21 & 22 — and the NBL awards race that has completely exploded.

Bryce Cotton goes for 42 in a comeback win, Kendric Davis continues to dominate, Melbourne survive late drama, and South East Melbourne put up 120 in a statement performance. The MVP conversation now features 11 genuine candidates — and we go through every one.

We also debate:

• Most Improved Player
• Best Sixth Man
• Defensive Player of the Year
• Next Gen Award
• Coach of the Year

Plus the FIBA break Australian squad discussion, coaching fashion (bring back the suits?), standardising floor wipers across venues, and which top-six finishing position surprised us most. 

We close with a full breakdown of the Ignite Cup Final: Adelaide v New Zealand — who wins and why.

Round highlights include:

• Melbourne 89 def Cairns 85 (Milton Doyle 25, Jack McVeigh 25)
• Sydney 120 def Illawarra 84 (Kendric Davis 24 & 9)
• Perth 94 def Brisbane 75 (Kristian Doolittle 28, 7 & 6)
• Adelaide 92 def NZ 89 (Bryce Cotton 42)
• SEM 120 def Tasmania 104 (Majok Deng 36 & 9)

••NZ 115 def Cairns 84 (Sam Mennenga 32 & 9)

#nbl #andrewbogut #jocklandale

This week on Time-Out: The No Flop Zone, Joey and Boti break down a huge round of NBL talking points — from Andrew Bogut’s headline-grabbing tweet, to Jock Landale’s NBA trade and dominant performance, and the tightening race for the NBL top four as we hit the run home.

We review Sydney v South East Melbourne, debate whether coaches should be allowed to speak directly to opposition players mid-game, and question whether the current standard of commentary is helping or hurting the league’s long-term credibility.

There’s also a deep dive into Brisbane’s future, Gold Coast expansion talk, controversial fines for blocking broadcast cameras, and the age-old question — can former coaches and journalists ever truly enjoy basketball like fans again?

As always, viewer questions drive some of the strongest discussion, with honest, no-nonsense takes you won’t hear anywhere else. 

🏀 Key Topics Covered

• Andrew Bogut’s influence beyond the court
• Jock Landale’s NBA impact and relevance to Australian basketball
• The tightening NBL ladder and finals race
• Brisbane Bullets roster reality check
• Expansion ideas and Gold Coast viability

••Commentary standards and media narratives in the NBL

#NBL #AustralianBasketball #Adelaide36ers

This week on Time-Out: The No Flop Zone, Joey Wright and Boti Nagy unpack a chaotic NBL week — highlighted by the Brisbane v Adelaide brawl, New Zealand upsetting Melbourne, and a growing question: where are all these injuries coming from? (Over-training? Load management? Something else?)

We also get into the league chatter around Gold Coast as a potential new NBL franchise, break down a bizarre 8-second backcourt non-call, and debate whether signing an injury-prone but legit NBA-level player could actually be a smart move in the NBL’s shorter season.

Plus: Boti’s Team of the Week, a “cheat code” discussion (Lamar Odom-style unicorns), and a look ahead to the Game of the Round.

Key results and talking points covered include: the Bris–Adel incident, NZ’s win over Melbourne, Cairns’ big performance (including a huge night from Jack McVeigh), plus standout efforts from Nathan Sobey, Dylan Windler, Jesse Edwards, Karim Lopez, and more

#NBL #PerthWildcats #IgniteCup

Joey Wright and Boti Nagy are back with a big one: injuries piling up across the league, Perth’s on-court blow-up after a loss, and an Ignite Cup foul count that has everyone talking.

We also break down Torrey Craig’s impact, Scott Roth’s classy words on Brian Goorjian after the Kings beat Tasmania, and whether Illawarra can still sneak into the playoffs from a tough position.

Plus: questionable technical fouls, whether WNBL referees are more consistent than the NBL, more “what if” Aussie players, and a follow-up on junior transfer fees.

Show notes highlights: injuries across most rosters (including Shea Ili, Tyson Walker, Rob Baker, Sam Mennenga, Jaron Rillie, David Duke, Bul Kuol and more), Perth’s post-game row involving Jo Lual-Acuil Jr. and Kristian Doolittle, and the Ignite Cup free-throw disparity (NZ 49 FTAs vs SEM 19) that sparked debate

#NBL #AustralianBasketball #BryceCotton

The first-ever live pre-show banter kicks off another massive episode of Time-Out – The No Flop Zone as Joey and Boti break down one of the most telling rounds of the NBL season so far.

With dynasties under pressure, emotions boiling over, injuries mounting, and the standard of play rising fast, the big question is clear: are we closer than ever to another 70-point game?

We dig into Brian Goorjian’s fiery post-game reaction, Melbourne and Illawarra’s worrying trends, the Kings’ ceiling, Brisbane’s ownership questions, 

Plus, junior basketball fees, Cairns fan frustration, and the ultimate NBL “what if?” debate.

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