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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This week on Time Out - No Flop Zone, Joey Wright evaluates 5 of the top NBL coaches, offering his expert insights on their styles, strengths, and what sets them apart. With more coaches to be discussed in future episodes, this deep dive is a must-watch for basketball fans.

Boti Nagy takes questions from our audience, digging into topics like the Adelaide 36ers, NBL commentators, and the idea of coaches being forced to take referee courses. Joey doesn’t hold back on sharing his perspective, offering sharp commentary and analysis.

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The team also discusses whether Tasmania should revamp their roster, Brisbane's chances at making the top 6, and evaluates whether Illawarra is becoming complacent. The show wraps up with the Game of the Week preview: Perth vs. Sydney, plus a quick look at Jimmy Butler’s suspension.

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