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.
Off Guard with Austin Rivers
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4.6(295 reviews)
201 episodes
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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.
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Recent Episodes
January 16, 2026
All-Star Surprise: Coach Austin Rivers + Kuminga’s Long-Overdue Trade Demand
Austin 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 All-Star Rising Stars Game. Then, they dive into the latest news surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ja Morant. To wrap things up, the two react to the report that Jonathan Kuminga is demanding a trade away from Golden State.
January 13, 2026
Ja Morant's Future In Question + Ant's Underrated Season
Austin 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 stars of the game might actually be underrated right now. To close it out, the two chat about Austin’s studio assignment vs being courtside at the game.
January 9, 2026
Trae Traded to Wizards + Are Thunder Losing Their Spark?
Austin 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 to more team-first, ball-movement offenses. Next, the guys explain why Thunder fans have nothing to worry about despite recent struggles. Lastly, they dive into why they’re excited about this upcoming NBA draft class while also taking a hard look at the current state of NIL and NCAA basketball.
201 total episodes available with 26 transcripts
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