For Thursday's NBL Now round table discussion, Courtney Ward is joined by former Boomers teammates Mark Worthington and Brad Newley off the back of another disappointing performance by South East Melbourne. We discuss where things have gone wrong for the Phoenix, how Illawarra has turned its season around and what's the latest on Raul Neto's potential next home? Plus, we look ahead to tonight's mouth-watering match up between star guards Bryce Cotton and Cole Anthony.

For Thursday's NBL Now round table discussion, Courtney Ward is joined by former Boomers teammates Mark Worthington and Brad Newley off the back of another disappointing performance by South East Melbourne. We discuss where things have gone wrong for the Phoenix, how Illawarra has turned its season around and what's the latest on Raul Neto's potential next home? Plus, we look ahead to tonight's mouth-watering match up between star guards Bryce Cotton and Cole Anthony.

NBL NOW |  Cole v Bryce Blockbuster, Phoenix Finger-Pointing & Red-Hot Hawks

Three-time Olympian and Brisbane Bullets star Raul Neto looks back on eight NBA seasons and how he went from Garage Gym to Brisbane Bullet in 3 Days. He names the best players he played with and against: Joel Embiid, LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kyrie Irving. He tells the story of meeting Joe Ingles over Christmas in Spain, and also opens up on his future in the NBL after the FIBA break.

Three-time Olympian and Brisbane Bullets star Raul Neto looks back on eight NBA seasons and how he went from Garage Gym to Brisbane Bullet in 3 Days. He names the best players he played with and against: Joel Embiid, LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kyrie Irving. He tells the story of meeting Joe Ingles over Christmas in Spain, and also opens up on his future in the NBL after the FIBA break.

NBL NOW | Raul Neto Special - His NBA journey, 'that pass' & will he stay in the NBL?

NBL NOW | Everything NBL with Kendric Davis x Pete Hooley
How the Kings keep finding ways to win
Is the league sleeping on Sydney?
Kings versus everybody
What’s next in Kendric’s game?
Inside the Kings’ road trip
What really drives Kendric Davis
Kendric’s favourite non-guard to watch
DeMarcus Cousins’ big praise

NBL NOW | Everything NBL with Kendric Davis x Pete Hooley
<ul dir="ltr">
<li>How the Kings keep finding ways to win</li>
<li>Is the league sleeping on Sydney?</li>
<li>Kings versus everybody</li>
<li>What&rsquo;s next in Kendric&rsquo;s game?</li>
<li>Inside the Kings&rsquo; road trip</li>
<li>What really drives Kendric Davis</li>
<li>Kendric&rsquo;s favourite non-guard to watch</li>
<li>DeMarcus Cousins&rsquo; big praise</li>
</ul>

NBL NOW | Kendric Davis Special - "It's the Sydney Kings Vs Everyone..."

Chaos in Adelaide, Cole Anthony putting on a show and the contenders making their move — Round 8 delivered plenty to unpack! Derek Rucker and Matt Hickey break down the biggest talking points on Moments that Mattered, presented by Mitsubishi Motors.

Chaos in Adelaide, Cole Anthony putting on a show and the contenders making their move &mdash; Round 8 delivered plenty to unpack! Derek Rucker and Matt Hickey break down the biggest talking points on Moments that Mattered, presented by Mitsubishi Motors.

Moments that Mattered Presented by Mitsubishi | Round 8, NBL27

NBL NOW | Everything NBL with Derek Rucker x Lanard Copeland x Kelsey Browne
Have Illawarra turned the corner?
Is JaVale McGee coming back to the NBL?
What’s gone wrong in Cairns?
Will Weaver or Scott Roth: Coach of the Year?
Who’s to blame for Perth’s slow starts?
Will we see a different Cole Anthony on Saturday?
Skyler Mays under the microscope
Is Trevor Gleeson facing his toughest test?

NBL NOW | Everything NBL with Derek Rucker x Lanard Copeland x Kelsey Browne
<ul dir="ltr">
<li>Have Illawarra turned the corner?</li>
<li>Is JaVale McGee coming back to the NBL?</li>
<li>What&rsquo;s gone wrong in Cairns?</li>
<li>Will Weaver or Scott Roth: Coach of the Year?</li>
<li>Who&rsquo;s to blame for Perth&rsquo;s slow starts?</li>
<li>Will we see a different Cole Anthony on Saturday?</li>
<li>Skyler Mays under the microscope</li>
<li>Is Trevor Gleeson facing his toughest test?</li>
</ul>

NBL NOW Roundtable | Watershed moment for Cole, Gleeson's toughest test & Could JaVale return?

Mark Worthington & Courtney Ward

Wortho explains why the Wildcats don’t know how to start games and don’t have the athletes to win a title. He also says why Will Weaver is hands down Coach of the Year, and which clubs could use Raul Neto. He calls Jonah Bolden the best offseason signing and this Cairns roster the most talented Taipans team ever. He backs Gordon Herbert’s “pathetic” call on the Breakers and asks why nobody is talking about the Sydney Kings.

Mark Worthington &amp; Courtney Ward Wortho explains why the Wildcats don&rsquo;t know how to start games and don&rsquo;t have the athletes to win a title. He also says why Will Weaver is hands down Coach of the Year, and which clubs could use Raul Neto. He calls Jonah Bolden the best offseason signing and this Cairns roster the most talented Taipans team ever. He backs Gordon Herbert&rsquo;s &ldquo;pathetic&rdquo; call on the Breakers and asks why nobody is talking about the Sydney Kings.

NBL NOW | Panic Stations for Perth, Will Weaver "Is Hands Down Coach of the Year" & Where will Raul Neto Land? 

Matt Hickey is joined by Chris Anstey to discuss Cole Anthony's feud with the refs and also cover Josh Oduro’s quiet rise as Melbourne United’s most consistent player, Perth Wildcats’ defensive and rebounding problems ahead of the Ignite Cup clash with the Brisbane Bullets, why Will Weaver has built something special in Brisbane, where Raul Neto could land next, and which team has the highest ceiling in what Chris calls the closest NBL season he’s seen in a decade.

Matt Hickey is joined by Chris Anstey to discuss Cole Anthony's feud with the refs and also cover Josh Oduro&rsquo;s quiet rise as Melbourne United&rsquo;s most consistent player, Perth Wildcats&rsquo; defensive and rebounding problems ahead of the Ignite Cup clash with the Brisbane Bullets, why Will Weaver has built something special in Brisbane, where Raul Neto could land next, and which team has the highest ceiling in what Chris calls the closest NBL season he&rsquo;s seen in a decade.

NBL NOW | Anstey on Cole - “He’s too good a player for us to be talking about this” 

Melbourne United are building, Tasmania keep finding a way, and Adelaide’s defence is under the microscope.

Jack and Derek Rucker break down the biggest talking points from Round 7 on Moments that Mattered, presented by Mitsubishi Motors.

Following United’s win over New Zealand, they discuss Melbourne’s upside and the Cole Anthony experience — from his explosive scoring to whether his emotions are affecting his game.

Plus, Scott Roth’s system shines through the JackJumpers’ injury challenges, Will Weaver and Raul Neto help Brisbane deliver in Adelaide, and Illawarra claim an important win in Perth.

Melbourne United are building, Tasmania keep finding a way, and Adelaide&rsquo;s defence is under the microscope.
Jack and Derek Rucker break down the biggest talking points from Round 7 on Moments that Mattered, presented by Mitsubishi Motors.
Following United&rsquo;s win over New Zealand, they discuss Melbourne&rsquo;s upside and the Cole Anthony experience &mdash; from his explosive scoring to whether his emotions are affecting his game.
Plus, Scott Roth&rsquo;s system shines through the JackJumpers&rsquo; injury challenges, Will Weaver and Raul Neto help Brisbane deliver in Adelaide, and Illawarra claim an important win in Perth.

 Moments that Mattered Presented by Mitsubishi | Round 7, NBL27

Cairns Taipans star Jack McVeigh joins Courtney Ward on NBL Now to unpack the team meeting that sparked Taipans’ turnaround, learning to lead on the floor, and why he reckons Jonah Bolden is the Taipans’ best player right now. Jack also opens up about 17 year old Luke Paul’s “aura”, why anyone can beat anyone in the NBL, his Boomers and NBA goals, and how becoming a dad has changed him on and off the court.

Cairns Taipans star Jack McVeigh joins Courtney Ward on NBL Now to unpack the team meeting that sparked Taipans&rsquo; turnaround, learning to lead on the floor, and why he reckons Jonah Bolden is the Taipans&rsquo; best player right now. Jack also opens up about 17 year old Luke Paul&rsquo;s &ldquo;aura&rdquo;, why anyone can beat anyone in the NBL, his Boomers and NBA goals, and how becoming a dad has changed him on and off the court.

NBL NOW | Jack McVeigh on Luke Paul’s Aura, Fatherhood and Cairns’ Title Hopes

Brad Newley joins Kelsey Browne and Derek Rucker for an NBL Now Round 7 roundtable, and he brings the hot takes.

The crew breaks down Cairns’ statement win over Brisbane and where Raul Neto lands next. They preview Sydney Kings v Tasmania JackJumpers in Launceston and ask whether Adelaide’s 36ers are in real trouble or just warming up. Plus Brad names his top four, says Perth don’t defend, and makes a bold MVP call.

Brad Newley joins Kelsey Browne and Derek Rucker for an NBL Now Round 7 roundtable, and he brings the hot takes.
The crew breaks down Cairns&rsquo; statement win over Brisbane and where Raul Neto lands next. They preview Sydney Kings v Tasmania JackJumpers in Launceston and ask whether Adelaide&rsquo;s 36ers are in real trouble or just warming up. Plus Brad names his top four, says Perth don&rsquo;t defend, and makes a bold MVP call.

NBL NOW Roundtable |  MVP, Top Four, & the Best Point Guard the league

Home of The Huddle with Pete Hooley | NBL NOW (Tue-Fri) | Moments that Mattered (Sun)

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