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Team USA Fails to Capture Bronze, No More Load Management, and More | Off Guard Sep 13, 2023

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Austin and Pausha are back to discuss why Team USA came up short in the FIBA World Cup and the potential dream team that will be heading to Paris for the 2024 Olympics (07:30). They briefly discuss the Lakers' signing of Christian Wood (25:00). The guys also share their thoughts on the NBA’s new rules regarding load management and sitting out games (28:00). Later, they address Kevin Porter Jr.'s arrest on assault charges (36:00).

Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi

Producer: Jonathan Kermah

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Five Big Questions One Month Away from Training Camp | Group Chat Sep 07, 2023

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Justin and Rob start by discussing Christian Wood signing with the Lakers and how he fits on their team (3:44). Then, they answer five questions one month before training camp starts, including any dark horse teams trading for Damian Lillard and James Harden, which players make the FIBA leap, story lines to keep an eye on, and more (16:35).

Hosts: Justin Verrier and Rob Mahoney

Producer: Isaiah Blakely

Additional Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz

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Seven Players With the Most to Prove This Season. Plus, Austin’s Reaction to Noah Lyles’s NBA Comments. | Off Guard Sep 05, 2023

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Austin and Pausha are ramping up for the 2023-24 NBA season and kick the show off with Austin’s thoughts on Noah Lyles’s viral comments on the NBA. Then, they talk through Team USA’s quarterfinal FIBA win and how a potential championship game against Canada may shake out.The guys also do some looking ahead and discuss which players have the most to prove this upcoming season before closing things out with some classic 'Off Guard' rapid-fire questions.

Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi

Producers: Brian H. Waters and Ben Cruz

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Will Giannis Antetokounmpo Sign a Contract Extension With the Milwaukee Bucks? Plus, James Harden’s Beef With Daryl Morey and a 2023 FIBA World Cup Check-In | Group Chat Aug 31, 2023

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Rob and Wos discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo’s statements in The New York Times regarding the status of a potential contract extension with the Milwaukee Bucks and what it means for his future with the franchise (1:40). Next, they react to James Harden’s ongoing beef with Daryl Morey, the president of basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers, and the NBA’s subsequent decision to fine Harden $100K (15:38). Last, the guys check in on the 2023 FIBA World Cup and give some of their biggest takeaways from the global tournament (35:30).

Hosts: Rob Mahoney and Wosny Lambre

Producer: Kai Grady and Isaiah Blakely

Additional Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz

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Which NBA Players Will Perform the Best at the FIBA Basketball World Cup? | The Answer Aug 24, 2023

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Seerat and Michael return from their European vacations to preview the FIBA 2023 World Cup. Throughout their conversation, they share their team projections and individual player rankings while shining a light on some NBA stars who may be able to take advantage of international rule changes.

Hosts: Seerat Sohi and Micheal Pina

Associate Producer: Chris Sutton

Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz

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What Type of NBA Career Would You Rather Have: Better Peak or Longevity? Plus, Listener Questions! | Off Guard Aug 11, 2023

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Austin and Pausha dive into last week’s All-Time starting five lineup and discuss why KD was chosen amongst other elite players (7:40). They then discuss Team USA’s competition and why they believe Trae Young was left out (14:12). Later they talk through what type of NBA career they’d rather pick: one with a better peak or one with more longevity, using Tracy McGrady and Paul Pierce as a jumping off point (28:25). They end the show by running through a few listener questions, ranking their top seven current players, and discussing Pausha’s on-court skills (40:00).

Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi

Producers: Erika Cervantes and Ben Cruz

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What We Enjoyed Most About the 2023 Basketball Hall of Fame Inductees Aug 10, 2023

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Kyle Mann and Tyler Parker return for some offseason chatter to discuss a few of this weekend's 2023 Basketball Hall of Fame inductees. They guys look back on the storied careers of some of the best players to ever touch a basketball including Dirk Nowitzki (8:45), Dwyane Wade (24:44), Tony Parker (42:27), and Pau Gasol (50:15).

Hosts: J. Kyle Mann and Tyler Parker

Producer: Jade Whaley

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Our All-Time Starting Five, a James Harden-Dwyane Wade Debate, and a Potential Ben Simmons Comeback? | Off Guard Aug 03, 2023

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Austin and Pausha revisit the viral Damian Lillard conversation to rehash the effects of certain trade demands throughout the league (3:30). Then, they choose their all-time starting five (14:05), answer a round of Rapid Fire Questions, including their choice between a prime James Harden or Dwyane Wade (31:54), and then discuss the lost art of practicing alone (37:47). Later, Austin breaks down why he still has stock in a Ben Simmons comeback (50:51).

Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi

Producers: Erika Cervantes and Ben Cruz

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Jaylen Brown Cashes In, Plus an Offseason Mailbag | Group Chat Jul 27, 2023

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Justin, Rob, and Wos start by reacting to the news of Jaylen Brown re-signing with the Boston Celtics for the richest deal in NBA history (1:55). Then, they open up the mailbag and answer questions about James Harden, the Cleveland Cavaliers, free agents still available, and much more (22:28).

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre

Producer: Isaiah Blakely

Additional Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz

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Stephen Curry on ‘Underrated,’ The Chris Paul-Jordan Poole Trade, and His Relationship With Kevin Durant | Real Ones Jul 24, 2023

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Logan Murdock and Raja Bell are joined by Golden State Warriors guard and four-time NBA champion Stephen Curry to discuss his early days in the league, being teammates with Raja, and the new documentary film on his career, ‘Stephen Curry: Underrated’ from Apple TV+ and A24 (2:00). Along the way, Curry talks about the Warriors’ decision to trade Jordan Poole for Chris Paul and how he thinks the move is going to impact the team next season (12:00). Later, the two-time NBA MVP briefly addresses his current relationship with Kevin Durant and his reactions to Durant’s trade request last season (27:00).

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Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

Producer: Jonathan Kermah

Production Assistant: Kai Grady

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