Hoops Heaven’s Basketball Hustle – Season 4, Episode 14

Tai Webster joins Perth Wildcats, Cairns Taipans' NYE miracle over Adelaide 36ers, Mitch Creek takes blame for South East Melbourne Phoenix loss, Illawarra Hawks lose Peyton Siva and accusations aplenty against Melbourne United.

That's just some of what we cover on Hoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle with #NBL23 heating up. Cody Ellis also offers his thoughts on landing space under the rim, post-game interviews, Chase Buford suspension and Scott Ninnis names #TheGalen Best NBL Team Man.

Cody Ellis and Chris Pike are back for another Hoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle episode with no shortage of drama right across the NBL to dissect.

We open up by talking about Tai Webster joining the Perth Wildcats and what he potentially brings, whether or not it's a good fit and just how he'll work alongside his brother, Bryce Cotton, Luke Travers, TaShawn Thomas and Brady Manek, and what it means for Todd Blanchfield, Mitch Norton and Corey Shervill.

We then take a look at the remarkable comeback from the Cairns Taipans to beat the Adelaide 36ers on New Year's Eve, how it happened and what it means for both teams moving forward.

There are injuries mounting across the NBL too with the Illawarra Hawks losing Peyton Siva for the rest of the season with the South East Melbourne Phoenix losing Trey Kell III while Mitch Creek took their loss to the Tasmania JackJumpers to heart.

We talk about the suspension of Sydney Kings coach Chase Buford and Kevin Lisch's heading coaching debut and discuss the claims by both Taipans coach Adam Forde and the Phoenix around the physical tactics of Melbourne United and Mason Peatling.

Cody Ellis also raises the issue of protecting players with their landing space under the rim, we talk about Xavier Cooks' reluctance to do post-match interviews and look ahead to Round 14 in the NBL.

All made possible thanks to the support of Hoops Heaven (www.hoopsheaven.com.au).