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Time Out - No Flop Zone

Time Out - No Flop Zone

By: Boti Nagy and Joey Wright
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The ultimate destination for all things NBL and basketball! Join hosts Joey Wright and Boti Nagy as they break down the upcoming NBL rounds, dive into the latest news, and share their insights on the world of basketball. Meet the Hosts: Joey Wright– A legend on the court, Joey is a 3x NBL Coach of the Year and an NBL Championship-winning coach. With decades of experience, he brings a coach's perspective on the game, covering strategies, player performance, and what it takes to win in the NBL. Boti Nagy – The voice of basketball in Australia, Boti has been named Basketball Writer of the Year 12 times and is the author behind the popular site. With years of covering the NBL, Boti offers a journalist’s eye on the stories behind the headlines, sharing insights, history, and in-depth analysis of the league and its players.
Every week, Joey and Boti bring their combined expertise and passion for the sport to discuss matchups, analyse player moves, and tackle hot topics in basketball.

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Episodes
  • How to Build Winning Team Culture | Fixing Adelaide, Coach-PG Trust & Culture Drivers in the NBL
    May 8 2025

    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.

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    26 mins
  • Kendric Davis to Sydney, Adelaide Exodus & Tough Viewer Questions | NBL Offseason + Aussie Basketball Talk
    Apr 28 2025

    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.

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    25 mins
  • Coaching Changes, Big Signings & Billionaire Drama! | NBL Offseason Moves + Joey’s Flashback
    Apr 10 2025

    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!

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    29 mins

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