Off Guard with Austin Rivers
by Austin Rivers
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About this podcast
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.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 200 episodes
- All-Star Surprise: Coach Austin Rivers + Kuminga’s Long-Overdue Trade Demand · 1 h 2 min · Episode 199Austin and Pausha kick things off by talking about Austin’s time doing studio coverage for NBA on NBC and Peacock, along with the announcement that he’ll be coaching in the…
- Ja Morant's Future In Question + Ant's Underrated Season · 43 min · Episode 198Austin and Pausha kick things off by breaking down why moving Ja Morant isn’t as simple as people think. Then, they dive into Anthony Edwards’ season and how one of the biggest…
- Trae Traded to Wizards + Are Thunder Losing Their Spark? · 1 h 2 min · Episode 197Austin and Pausha kick things off by dissecting the Trae Young trade and what it means for both sides. After that, they get into whether the NBA is shifting from iso-heavy stars…
- Sixers Stars Are Aligning + Jaylen Brown’s Superstar Case + The State of NCAA Hoops · 56 min · Episode 196Austin and Pausha kick things off with the Sixers, breaking down why Philly fans should feel optimistic. Then, they spotlight Jaylen Brown and Dillon Brooks—two players who are…
- Tyrese Maxey | Eye For the Game with Austin Rivers · 56 min · Episode 195Austin Rivers sits down with Sixers star Tyrese Maxey to talk about his incredible journey to the NBA. From being unranked in high school to becoming an All-Star in Philadelphia…
- Do Spurs have OKC’s Number? + NBA's Unwritten Rule + Jokic’s Case for Top 10 All-Time · 57 min · Episode 194Austin and Pausha dive into the Christmas Day showdown between the Spurs and Thunder, breaking down why San Antonio might have OKC’s number. They weigh in on Giannis…
- LeBron's Christmas Day Comments + the Dynamic Between Opportunity & Development · 47 min · Episode 193Austin and Pausha kick things off by recapping the Cavaliers–Hornets game that Austin recently covered and explain why Hornets fans should be excited about the future. Then, they…
- Knicks are NBA Cup Champs + Austin on Life as a #1 Prospect · 57 min · Episode 192Austin and Pausha start by breaking down the New York Knicks’ win over the Spurs to capture the 2025 NBA Cup—and why it’s now or never for the Knicks to come out of the East…
- Spurs Stop Thunder's Streak + Another LeBron James & Dillon Brooks Altercation · 60 min · Episode 191Austin and Pausha kick things off by breaking down the Spurs’ upset win over the Thunder in the NBA Cup Semifinals. Then, they get into the late-game drama between two familiar…
- It’s Time to Start Dylan Harper + Can Spurs Challenge OKC? + League Pass Power Rankings · 60 min · Episode 190Austin and Pausha discuss the NBA Cup and why the Oklahoma City Thunder are favorites to win it. Then, they dive into San Antonio’s emerging star Dylan Harper and why the Spurs…
- Shai’s Underrated Stardom, LeBron’s Point Streak & Is Harden a Top 3 SG of All-Time? · 1 h 3 min · Episode 189Austin and Pausha break down why the Oklahoma City Thunder are built for long-term success and unpack Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s stardom. Then, they discuss the end of LeBron…
- CP3, Clippers Messy Split + Giannis & Zion's Uncertain Futures · 1 h 3 min · Episode 188Austin and Pausha break down all the drama between Chris Paul and the Clippers—what went wrong and who deserves the blame. Then, they dive into the rising tension in Milwaukee…
- Jokic: The Efficiency GOAT, Doc vs Austin & the Evolution of Basketball · 1 h 3 min · Episode 187Austin and Pausha debate Nikola Jokic's case as the GOAT. Then, they discuss how a players attitude can shape their NBA career. Later, Austin breaks down how the game has changed…
- Ja & Klay Exchange Words, CP3 Gets His Flowers & A Plea to LaMelo · 1 h 4 min · Episode 186Austin and Pausha kick things off by sharing their favorite Thanksgiving dishes before diving into NBA drama. They react to the Ja Morant–Klay Thompson altercation and what it…
- NBA’s Injury Problem, Revisiting the MPJ-Cam Trade & A New All-Star Game Format · 1 h 4 min · Episode 185Austin and Pausha react to reports that the Nets advised Michael Porter Jr. to “steer clear” of certain podcast topics and revisit the trade that sent him to Brooklyn for Cam…
- Giannis Antetokounmpo | Eye for the Game with Austin Rivers · 1 h 47 min · Episode 184Austin Rivers sits down with two-time NBA MVP, Giannis Antetokounmpo. The two discuss his family upbringing and early days playing basketball before diving into his game tape…
- The Secret to Steph’s Longevity + Ranking the Greatest NBA Sneaker Lines · 51 min · Episode 183Austin and Pausha kick things off by reacting to Steph Curry’s back-to-back 40+ point games against the Spurs and discuss how he is still dominating in Year 17. Then, they debate…
- Cade’s Ascension, Nico Harrison Fired & a Special Draft Class · 1 h 3 min · Episode 182Austin and Pausha break down Cade Cunningham’s monster performance against the Wizards and debate who they’d take between Cade and Anthony Edwards . Then, they take a deep dive…
- Westbrook's Redemption, The MIP Debate & Are the Bulls Legit? · 1 h 6 min · Episode 181Austin and Pausha discuss Russell Westbrook’s latest feat and why veterans like Russ still deserve a place in today's NBA. Then, they get into why the criteria for the Most…
- Ja Morant & Grizzlies are at a Breaking Point + Luka's Hot Start · 1 h 7 min · Episode 180Austin and Pausha discuss Luka Doncic’s scorching start and what it could mean for the Lakers. Plus which NBA teams have a legit shot at dethroning the still-undefeated Oklahoma…
