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**Off Guard with Austin Rivers**

NBA veteran, Austin Rivers, is joined by one of his oldest friends, Pausha Haghighi, to give you that true insider’s perspective from someone who’s actively playing in the league on anything and everything happening inside the NBA. They hit on the biggest headlines and stories and of course sprinkle in some of the best stories and memories from Austin’s extensive career.

Latest Episodes:

Shai’s Underrated Stardom, LeBron’s Point Streak & Is Harden a Top 3 SG of All-Time? Dec 09, 2025

Show notes

(00:45) Recapping Chris Paul, Clippers Fallout

(10:30) Orlando Magic Injuries

(16:00) The Desmond Bane Play

(20:45) OKC's Roster Construction

(25:30) Shai Should Be The Face of League

(30:45) Celtics Perform w/o Tatum

(34:45) LeBron's Streak Ending

(38:15) Where Does Harden Rank Among SGs All Time?

(43:00) Jalen Johnson's Rise to Stardom

(49:30) Pat Spencer is that “Guy”

(50:30) Addressing Zach Lavine's Comments

(55:30) Is "Linsanity" The Best 10-Day Contract?

(57:30) Bones-Hyland + The Power of Hard Work

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CP3, Clippers Messy Split + Giannis & Zion's Uncertain Futures Dec 05, 2025

Show notes

(01:21) Clippers cut CP3

(25:25) Is there a future in Milwaukee for Giannis?

(34:29) How far can the Celtics go without Jayson Taytum?

(37:19) Zion Williamson needs to find a way to stay healthy and on the court

(44:45) Weird times in the NBA

(45:23) Cade Cunningham the Smooth Operator

(49:00) Who's the starting PG for Team USA in 2028?

(53:21) OKC Dominance

(56:06) Will Cam Boozer translate well to the NBA?

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Jokic: The Efficiency GOAT, Doc vs Austin & the Evolution of Basketball Dec 02, 2025

Show notes

(0:45) Working for NBA on NBC in Orlando

(4:30) Jokic's Case as the G.O.A.T.

(8:15) Revisiting The Bubble

(13:15) Knowing when to kill your Ego or Believe In It

(23:30) The Balancing Act for Valuing Potential over Skill

(29:10) Nickeil Alexander-Walker Stepping Up

(39:50) The Heart & Hustle Pistons

(44:35) Do The Lakers Need to Make A Move

(46:30) Are The Cavs STILL Favorites?

(47:50) Evolution of the Game

(49:50) Austin vs Doc Rivers

(57:22) Austin's Relationship w/ Billy Donovan

(59:55) A Thanksgiving Leftovers Hot Take

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Ja & Klay Exchange Words, CP3 Gets His Flowers & A Plea to LaMelo Nov 26, 2025

Show notes

(01:03) Favorite Thanksgiving Dish

(07:11) Dillon Brooks Seg

(11:38) Ja Morant/Klay Thompson Beef

(23:13) CP3 Fairwell Tour

(34:32) Rondo Helping in Milwaukee

(36:27) Can OKC break the Warriors regular season wins record?

(39:05) Pistons Legit Contenders in the East

(42:37) LeBron is back

(44:00) Magic playing well without Paolo

(50:38) Benefits to having Vets around Young players

(55:30) Kon Knueppel Impressing

(59:44) Can LaMelo take a step and lift the Hornets?

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NBA’s Injury Problem, Revisiting the MPJ-Cam Trade & A New All-Star Game Format Nov 20, 2025

Show notes

(06:10) Revisiting the MPJ x Cam Johnson Trade

(19:24) Do the Hawks Need Trae Young?

(22:55) Can the NBA Prevent Injuries?

(34:08) Going Viral on the Bench w/ Doc Rivers

(42:53) Steph Curry vs LeBron's Influence on Basketball

(49:34) Nuggets vs Rockets: Who Takes 2nd Seed?

(52:26) Can Anyone Beat the Thunder?

(53:26) Is Derek Queen the Guy in New Orleans?

(1:00:24) World vs USA All Star Game

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Giannis Antetokounmpo | Eye for the Game with Austin Rivers Nov 19, 2025

Show notes

(2:58) A Young Antetokounmpo

(7:30) Joining the Greek Military

(10:30) Greek Pro Basketball with Filathlitikos

(19:30) 2013 NBA Draft

(22:00) Memories from Rookie Year

(26:00) The Journey to Stardom

(50:00) The Ability to Lock-In

(54:00) Importance of High Character Teammates

(1:01:30) What Thanasis Brings to the Team

(1:08:00) Aging in the NBA

(1:17:00) Giannis 'The Playmaker'

(1:28:00) What a Gold medal would mean for Greece

(1:31:45) Xs & Os

(1:35:00) Giannis' Player Comps

(1:40:00) Defining Your Legacy

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The Secret to Steph’s Longevity + Ranking the Greatest NBA Sneaker Lines Nov 18, 2025

Show notes

(03:44) Pacers & Thunder may Strike Gold in Next Draft

(08:04) Steph’s Longevity

(15:06) What do you lose first when aging in the NBA?

(18:28) MVP Discussion

(20:36) Austin's Starting 5 vs The Monstars

(26:06) Cade's Nike Signature Shoe Deal

(28:36) Curry's sneaker free agency

(36:41) Which NBA player has the best sneaker line?

(42:49) What team does Anthony Davis fit with?

(44:02) What team makes sense for Lauri Markkanen?

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Cade’s Ascension, Nico Harrison Fired & a Special Draft Class Nov 14, 2025

Show notes

(1:47) Cade Cunningham Amazing Performance

(6:50) Cade Or Anthony Edwards?

(16:00) Nico Harrison Fired

(26:02) Why did Harrison Make The Luka Deal?

(38:28) Another Setback for the LA Clippers

(43:18) 2026 NBA Draft Class could be Special

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Westbrook's Redemption, The MIP Debate & Are the Bulls Legit? Nov 06, 2025

Show notes

(03:00) Michael Porter Jr Leads Nets to 1st Win

(04:00) Russ Proves Doubters Wrong with Triple-Double + Win

(06:50) NBA Roster Decisions: Veterans vs Potential

(21:00) Most Improved Player Revamp

(23:20) Do you believe in the Bulls?

(26:55) Luka’s Confidence is a Difference Maker

(34:50) What are the T’Wolves Missing?

(42:03) Austin’s Best Teammates

(44:30) NBA Expansion Teams

(51:15) Can Cavs Get to Finals with Donovan Mitchell & Evan Mobley

(58:10) Familiar Faces in Detroit
(1:01:50) ‘On the Bench’ Commentary

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Ja Morant & Grizzlies are at a Breaking Point + Luka's Hot Start Nov 04, 2025

Show notes

(0:52) Best version of Luca Doncic yet

(7:38) The Undefeated Oklahoma City Thunder

(11:57) Denver has the best chance to beat OKC

(20:02) Benefits of basketball in small markets

(23:17) Are the Rockets real contenders?

(24:48) Warriors & Spurs round out final West Contenders

(32:16) Can any team from the East beat OKC?

(38:16) Disgruntled Ja Morant. Where to go next?

(59:18) New York state of mind

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