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🔥 It’s the most explosive episode yet of Time-Out – The No Flop Zone!
Bryce Cotton is officially an Adelaide 36er—leaving Perth stunned—and the move could shift the balance of power in the NBL for years to come. Joey Wright and Boti Nagy break down this blockbuster signing, along with rumors that Montrezl Harrell may follow.

But there’s so much more than just the headlines in this episode.

🏀 Main Topics:

✅ Why Bryce left Perth – two missed contract deadlines, failed overseas stints, and the timing finally right for Adelaide
✅ Impact on both teams – how the 36ers become contenders, and what this means for Perth’s Red Army
✅ Montrezl Harrell speculation – will he fit Adelaide’s new playstyle?
✅ Jarrell Brantley & Keanu Pinder rumors
✅ Cattalini Cup and Rogers MVP stakes just went through the roof
✅ Perth media backlash – The West Australian’s controversial back page

🔥 Viewer Topics & Fan Questions:

📬 @tironibusmaximus6100 – Can NBL teams really compete with EuroLeague squads?
📬 @GruffDutchman – Is Harrell the wrong fit for the new-look 36ers?
📬 @Ballaholic118 – Which coach gave Joey the most sleepless nights?
📬 @Vanessa-z7m2n – With the Kings' full roster, who gets cut to make room for their new 6'11" import?
📬 @VicHarbHS – Is NBA experience sometimes overhyped when advertising imports?
📬 @JoeyFan87 – How do clubs find replacements for injured imports mid-season?
📬 @BotiObsessed – Which NBL player stayed in the league way too long? 👀

🌍 International Spotlight:

🌍 Are EuroLeague teams better than NBL squads? Joey breaks it down
🌍 Would a Global Champions League for basketball work?
🌍 How do Aussie NBA players like Josh Giddey, Dyson Daniels, and Johnny Furphy stack up right now?

🎙 Coach’s Corner:

🔍 This week, Joey tackles nepotism in Australian basketball—is talent being overlooked for familiar names?

This is the kind of episode no NBL or Aussie basketball fan can miss. Big signings, honest commentary, viewer-driven debate, and insight you won’t find anywhere else.

This week on Time Out – No Flop Zone, the basketball talk goes deeper than ever. In a raw and powerful moment, Joey Wright opens up about the personal impact his coaching career had on his family, especially during his time in Adelaide. From fan treatment to public perception, this is a side of professional sports you rarely hear about—but need to.

The episode also covers another big week of NBL signings, international action, and league politics, including:
🏀 Mitch McCarron retires
🏀 Gorjok Gak returns to SEM
🏀 Matt Kenyon signs with the Adelaide 36ers
🏀 DJ Mitchell (son of Mike Mitchell) joins SEM Phoenix
🏀 Sydney Kings chase a 6'11" import
🏀 Finn Delany joins Melbourne United
🏀 Toohey, Olbrich & Henshall impress at the NBA Draft Combine
🏀 Huge September tourney: Partizan & Panathinaikos heading to Australia

Deep Dive Discussions & Viewer Questions:

🔥 The ongoing tension between NBL owners and Larry Kestelman, including a Supreme Court meeting on July 18
🔥 Misuse of big players in NBL rotations
🔥 How coaching affects family life—Joey gets real
🔥 What’s really going on with WNBL ownership structures
🔥 Lack of sportsmanship towards away teams
🔥 What’s with 9 or 10-player rotations per quarter?
🔥 Which Aussies are still active in the NBA postseason
🔥 Andrew Bogut’s induction into the FIBA Hall of Fame 🎖️

This episode is more than basketball—it’s about people, pressure, and passion. Don’t miss this honest, insightful, and important discussion.

This week on Time Out – No Flop Zone, Joey Wright and Boti Nagy go beyond the headlines and dive deep into what it really takes to build a winning team culture. Whether you're rebuilding a program or leading a contender, culture is everything—and Joey’s got strong thoughts on how to create it, and how Adelaide might have lost it.

They also break down the latest in Australian basketball, including:
 🏀 A look at the Aussie players nominating for the NBA Draft
🏀 Deep dives into Rocco Zikarsky and Lachlan Olbrich’s nominations
🏀 Josh Bannan signs with Tasmania
🏀 Thoughts on the Australia vs New Zealand game
🏀 Who is Harry Wessels, and what did Joey think of his performance?
🏀 Josh Giddey and Dyson Daniels spotted supporting the Boomers courtside

Viewer Questions & Key Discussions:

🔥 Thoughts on the Rapid League concept—is it good for development?
🔥 Why the Coach–Point Guard relationship defines success
🔥 What it’s like when your playing career ends due to age
🔥 Can you become a head coach without a big overseas player network?
🔥 How to fix broken club culture, with Adelaide as a cautionary tale
🔥 Did Lat Mayen have a bad year, or is there more to it?
🔥 Is Matt Weston right—will Adelaide be a 3-point force this season?
🔥 The keys to building a strong team culture
🔥 Highlighting Joe Tertzakian, Illawarra’s long-time team manager and cultural backbone

This is an episode about identity, leadership, and accountability—must-watch stuff for coaches, fans, and hoop lovers who care about more than just the scoreboard.

This week on Time Out - No Flop Zone, Joey Wright and Boti Nagy tackle a massive week of NBL free agency drama, coaching debates, and viewer questions! 🏀🔥

First up, Kendric Davis signs with the Sydney Kings—but it didn’t come easy! Hear how Matt Weston went all the way to China to re-sign him. Meanwhile, Adelaide’s free agents have cleared out, with Sunday Dech and Lay Mayen both landing at Perth.

Joey and Boti also break down:

• Only two Australian coaches currently in the NBA
• Cairns’ hunt for a new head coach
• Is Brian Goorjian’s success just about having more money to spend?

Viewer Topics & Hot Questions:

🔥 Is there too much pressure on new Brisbane coach Stu Lash already?
🔥 Has Adelaide 36ers completely lost their local identity?
🔥 Do you need coaching qualifications to coach in the NBL?
🔥 What's wrong with the NBA Play-In Tournament format?
🔥 Do coaches’ sons have an advantage in basketball?
🔥 Which failed NBL coaches deserve a second chance?
🔥 Should Kai Sotto return to the NBL?
🔥 Joey and Boti pick their worst 36ers players of all time 😳
🔥 Why won’t the NBA fix the All-Star Game?
🔥 Previewing the upcoming Australia vs New Zealand series 🇦🇺🇳🇿

This is another loaded episode with plenty of honest takes, viewer interaction, and no-fluff hoops analysis.

The NBL offseason is heating up, and Time Out - No Flop Zone is back with all the latest news, signings, and surprises! 🏀🔥

Joey Wright and Boti Nagy dive into a week packed with moves, drama, and viewer questions. The episode kicks off with the Brisbane Bullets appointing Stu Lash as their new head coach, and Sydney Kings locking in Matthew Dellavedova—but is there more to come for Sydney at the NBA Summer League?

The guys break down:

• Why Sydney needs to part ways with Jalen Adams and Cam Oliver
• Adelaide’s new signings: Flynn Cameron, Michael Harris, and Isaac White
• Shea Ili returning to Melbourne United
• Lachlan Olbrich declaring for the NBA Draft
• Multi-year deals for Todd Blanchfield and Sam Froling
• Petteri Koponen returning to coach New Zealand and Parker Jackson-Cartwright's exit
• Tasmania adds Nick Marshall and Ben Eyre

🔥 Then it gets spicy with the “Billionaire Wars” between Illawarra Hawks owner Jared Novelly and NBL boss Larry Kestelman. Who’s in the right? Joey and Boti give their take on this explosive off-court drama.

Viewer Questions & Topics:

💬 Should teams always have a high-quality injury replacement import ready?
💬 More thoughts on Grand Final MVP voting
💬 Would Joey coach overseas if he could pick the team?
💬 Is travel fatigue real in pro basketball?
💬 Should clubs offer post-career training for players?
💬 Thoughts on Denver firing Michael Malone right before the NBA Finals
💬 Classic throwback: footage of Joey being announced as Brisbane coach
💬 Tyler Harvey's miracle game-winner in China

Another loaded episode with insight, banter, and the best NBL coverage going around—don’t miss it!

The offseason is heating up! 🔥 This week on Time Out - No Flop Zone, Joey Wright and Boti Nagy dive deep into NBL free agency, potential landing spots for big names, and some major off-court moves shaping the 2025 season.

From Jack White exploring overseas options to Kendric Davis no longer headed to Adelaide, the roster shakeups are already making headlines. Joey and Boti reveal why Montrezl Harrell won’t return, where Keanu Pinder might land, and who’s left on the import free agent list.

They also discuss:
🏀 Gary Clark’s interest in returning
🏀 Melbourne’s shockingly short roster for next season
🏀 Xavier Cooks’ public apology – what’s next for him?
🏀 Nathan Sobey’s re-signing with South East Melbourne Phoenix
🏀 New Zealand’s ownership going old school

Viewer Questions & Coaches Corner Highlights:

🔥 Should Finals MVP voting be revamped?
🔥 What type of import should Perth target post-Bryce Cotton?
🔥 Would Joey join SuperCoach or fantasy league next season?
🔥 Can Cairns ever win a championship?
🔥 Do fans really know how much time players and coaches sacrifice?
🔥 What happens when a bench player outshines a starter?
🔥 Who gave Joey the most trouble on the court during his playing days?
🔥 How does Joey recruit new players during the offseason?
🔥 Is it hard to cut a veteran whose time has come?
🔥 Can Joey or Boti watch basketball or journalism movies without picking them apart?
🔥 Josh Giddey’s half-court shot celebration
🔥 Coach’s Corner: Should you go to Summer League or take a break?
🔥 Will Lachlan Olbrich get his shot in Summer League?

This episode is packed with insight, insider knowledge, and plenty of banter. Subscribe now and don’t miss a second of the offseason action!

We have a champion! 🏆 In this special episode of Time Out - No Flop Zone, Joey Wright and Boti Nagy celebrate Illawarra’s epic Game 5 victory at home, crowning them 2025 NBL Champions!

Joey shares his firsthand perspective from behind the Illawarra bench, offering insights into the energy, strategy, and mindset that led to the win. They dive into Justin Tatum’s incredible transformation of the team, standout performances from Trey Kell and Lachlan Olbrich, and what went wrong for Melbourne’s aging roster.

Plus, is Matthew Dellavedova heading to Sydney next season? 👀

Viewer Questions & Hot Topics:

🔥 How are new players recruited in the off-season, and who really makes the call?
🔥 Do NBL coaches have a say in roster construction?
🔥 One viewer challenges Joey’s recent praise of commentators!
🔥 Harry Froling’s powerful return to the game after a brutal assault
🔥 What were Joey’s best-ever basketball shoes?
🔥 Could team owners buy out the NBL league?
🔥 Would Joey coach the Geelong Supercats?
🔥 Is Sam Froling’s free agent stock slipping due to injury?
🔥 Was Andrew Gaze really the flopper Joey says he is?
🔥 Comparing the 2001 Woolongong title team with this year’s champions

The episode wraps up with praise for Josh Giddy’s consistent NBA performances for the Bulls and Joey & Boti’s personal highlights from the season.

This week on Time Out - No Flop Zone, Joey Wright and Boti Nagy dive deep into the NBL Finals, breaking down Game 3 and Game 4 and discussing what Illawarra needs to do in Game 5 to stay in the fight. 🏀🔥

They also analyze the struggles of key players, including the poor form of Trey Kell, Matthew Dellavedova’s playoff performances, Jack White’s dip in form, and Chris Goulding forcing tough shots under pressure.

Viewer Questions & Hot Topics:

🔥 Which past or present player would Joey and Boti love to interview?
🔥 Who were the best pranksters in the NBL?
🔥 How do new players settle into a new home city?
🔥 Why is the show called "No Flop Zone" if floppers get discussed?
🔥 How does a coach stay focused when the team is struggling and their job is on the line?
🔥 Would Joey ever consider becoming a commentator?
🔥 Could Adam Forde transition into an NBA scouting role?

With the NBL Finals heating up, this episode is packed with expert analysis, insider stories, and classic banter. Don’t miss it!

This week on Time Out - No Flop Zone, Joey Wright and Boti Nagy dive deep into the NBL Grand Final series, analyzing Game 1 and Game 2 of Melbourne vs. Illawarra and previewing what’s to come in Games 3 and 4. 🏀🔥

The episode also covers the big coaching move in Sydney, with Andrew Bogut announced as an assistant coach for the Kings. Plus, they answer viewer questions on coaching strategies, player scouting, and key matchups in the Finals.

Key Topics This Week:

🔥 Would Trevor Gleeson have had a better plan for Bryce Cotton?
🔥 How should teams attack Cotton to wear him down?
🔥 How do you coach a team in the final seconds of a close game?
🔥 Are we too hard on Adelaide? Do they deserve more credit?
🔥 When picking an NBL import, do you go with experience or fresh talent?
🔥 How do you train a team after a tough loss?
🔥 Who is the most humble player in the NBL?
🔥 Why are more players heading to Baloncesto Superior Nacional in Puerto Rico?
🔥 Would Joey rather have a naturally talented player or a hard worker?

The show also touches on Nikola Jokic’s record-setting performance, the possibility of New Orleans coming to play in Australia next season, and of course, NBL Finals predictions for Games 3 and 4.

Don’t miss this Finals edition of the show—subscribe now and join the conversation!

This week on Time Out - No Flop Zone, Joey Wright and Boti Nagy break down all the biggest topics in basketball, from Chris Goulding’s incredible form to Bryce Cotton’s future in Australia and the possibility of an NBL team hiring its first female head coach. 🏀

The episode kicks off by complimenting John Rillie’s coaching before diving into a full review of the Melbourne vs. Perth series. They discuss the improvements of Jack White, Dylan Windler’s big scoring performance, and whether Chris Goulding can keep up his hot shooting streak.

Big questions answered this week:
🔥 Will Bryce Cotton leave Australia?
🔥 Could Sydney host a Next Stars team next year?
🔥 Would Joey & Boti thrive if they started their basketball careers now?
🔥 Are there enough social networks for past players & coaches to stay connected?
🔥 Could Sam Woosnam be the first woman to coach an NBL team?

Joey also gives insight into his Transition Sports program and answers whether NBL player contracts include starting or minutes guarantees. Plus, they discuss why some players dominate in the NBL but struggle to transition to the NBA.

The episode wraps up with an update on Australians in the NBA and whether Dyson Daniels could be a Defensive Player of the Year candidate.

Subscribe now for expert insights, heated debates, and top-tier basketball analysis!