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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:

New Era for the Sixers + Cam Boozer, AJ Dybantsa Shine in NCAA Debuts Oct 31, 2025

Show notes

(00:20) The NBA's Scoring Surge

(01:36) Austin Rivers "On the Bench"

(06:57) Is 25 points The New 20?

(14:17) Can The 76ers Compete in The East?

(26:23) Tyrese Maxey is Underrated

(31:06) Is Cam Boozer Ready For the NBA?

(37:40) Golf, Getting Angry At Things You Aren't Good At

(42:36) The Milwaukee Bucks Are Dangerous

(48:48) Early MVP Candidates/Predictions

(54:58) Halloween: In or Out?

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Reaves Scoring Explosion & The Case Against Cooper Flagg at Point Guard Oct 29, 2025

Show notes

(0:22) Previewing "On the Bench" With Austin Rivers

(4:41) Previewing Pistons-Cavs

(9:18) Austin Reaves 50pt Game + Improvement

(14:21) Is the Lakers Big-3 Really a Big-3?

(25:55) Dylan Harper’s Early Flashes

(31:45) Wembanyama Is Still an Alien

(34:17) The Case Against Cooper Flagg at PG

(42:30) LaMelo Ball and the Hornets

(47:30) Is Cam Thomas Underappreciated

(58:06) Austin Rivers Goes Kayaking

(1:03:40) Life Lessons w/Austin, Basketball, and Life.

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First Impressions, Wemby Puts on a Show & VJ Edgecombe's Historic Debut Oct 29, 2025

Show notes

(5:25) Thoughts on NBA on NBC “Opening Night”

(7:02) First Impressions of the Houston Rockets

(26:05) Recapping Shai’s Impressive Performance vs Rockets

(32:15) Are all the best players in the world in the NBA?

(39:08) VJ Edgecombe’s Historic NBA Debut

(49:51) Victor Wembanyama Puts on a Show

(58:06) Whose the next best American hope to win MVP?

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Are the Bucks Contenders?; LeBron's Character Allegations Oct 29, 2025

Show notes

(1:55) State of the Milwaukee Bucks

(16:14) Sacramento Kings sign Russell Westbrook

(25:58) LeBron's Character Allegations

(29:51) Houston Rockets' Tall Starting Lineup

(39:36) Austin Rivers' Hair Concerns

(42:59) Can you wear Jerseys?

(51:32) VJ Edgecombe Jr. or Stephon Castle

(53:24) Year 3 Expectations for Victor Wembanyama

(57:31) MVPs or Championships Discussion

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Offseason Controversies, Predictions and Next Gen’s Stars Oct 29, 2025

Show notes

(0:05) First Day with the full NBA on NBC and Peacock crew

(15:50) Will the NBA investigation on Kawhi cloud the LA Clippers?

(21:15) A new, uncertain chapter for Giannis & the Bucks

(25:45) Houston Rockets ‘Big Ball’ Lineup

(40:30) Can Trae Young elevate Hawks into contenders?

(52:45) Thunder, Nuggets will be Top Teams in the West

(1:01:30) NBA’s Next Generation Stars

(1:08:40) Expectations for Cooper Flagg

(1:22:15) LeBron’s Second Decision Hennessy ad

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Winners of the Summer and John Wall’s Retirement Aug 26, 2025

Show notes

Austin and Pausha return to give their winners of the offseason, from Michael Beasley to Kevin Durant. They also discuss John Wall’s basketball legacy.

Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi
Producer: Kyle Williams
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
Social: Keith Fujimoto

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Debunking James Harden Playoff Myths and Attributes Of a Great Scorer Aug 11, 2025

Show notes

Austin and Pausha return to give their thoughts on what makes for a great scorer, AAU culture, and the reaction to their mount rushmore list.

Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi

Producer: Kyle Williams

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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Chris Paul Returns to the Clippers and Mount Rushmore Talk Jul 28, 2025

Show notes

Austin and Pausha return to react to summer news they missed. The two discuss Chris Paul signing with the Clippers, the restricted free agent market, and Luka Doncic’s revamped physique.

Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi

Producer: Kyle Williams

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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Flagg’s Summer League Debut and the Rise in 20-Point Scorers Jul 10, 2025

Show notes

Austin and Pausha return to give their thoughts on Cooper Flagg’s summer league debut, the state of the Western Conference, Devin Booker’s extension, and the rise in scoring in the NBA.

Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi

Producer: Stefan Anderson

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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Michael Porter Jr. Traded, and a Wide-Open Eastern Conference Jul 01, 2025

Show notes

Austin and Pausha return to react to day one of free agency. The two discuss the Michael Porter Jr. trade, how they would rank the teams in the West, and why Atlanta can make a surprising run in the Eastern Conference.

Note: This pod was recorded before Damian Lillard was waived and Myles Turner signed with the Bucks.

Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi

Producer: Kyle Williams

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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