*This episode was recorded prior to Nikola Jokic's injury*

(04:25) Why the Spurs Match up Well Against Thunder

(15:40) Giannis & The Unwritten Rules Drama

(22:20) Kawhi Turns Back the Clock

(25:10) Nikola Jokic Top 10 All-Time Case

(33:10) NBA’s Roster Construction Problem

(41:30) Draft Strategy: Don’t Chase the Next Unicorn

(50:20) First Round of All-Star Voting


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*This episode was recorded prior to Nikola Jokic's injury*(04:25) Why the Spurs Match up Well Against Thunder(15:40) Giannis & The Unwritten Rules Drama(22:20) Kawhi Turns Back the Clock(25:10) Nikola Jokic Top 10 All-Time Case(33:10) NBA’s Roster Construction Problem(41:30) Draft Strategy: Don’t Chase the Next Unicorn(50:20) First Round of All-Star Voting Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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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Austin 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 Antetokounmpo’s late-game dunk against the Bulls, the unwritten rules and whether players should just let it slide. The guys also discuss Nikola Jokic’s unreal Christmas performance and debate if he’s already cracking the Top 10 All-Time list. To wrap it up, they riff on why teams need to stop chasing the next LeBron or KD and start building smarter.

Do Spurs have OKC’s Number? + NBA's Unwritten Rule + Jokic’s Case for Top 10 All-Time

(00:05) Austin studio experience with T-Mac and Vince

(4:40) What if T-Mac and Vince stayed together?

(9:00) Differences between a modern day fan vs a fan from the 90s

(12:10) Austin named ASG Rising Stars Coach

(19:10) Giannis’ Reaction to Boos in Milwaukee

(23:20) Ja Morant / Vince Williams Shootaround Altercation

(28:50) Discussing Rich Paul’s Comments on Trading Austin Reaves

(36:30) Favorite Non-Playoff Teams

(46:50) Kuminga demands trade


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(00:05) Austin studio experience with T-Mac and Vince(4:40) What if T-Mac and Vince stayed together?(9:00) Differences between a modern day fan vs a fan from the 90s(12:10) Austin named ASG Rising Stars Coach(19:10) Giannis’ Reaction to Boos in Milwaukee(23:20) Ja Morant / Vince Williams Shootaround Altercation(28:50) Discussing Rich Paul’s Comments on Trading Austin Reaves(36:30) Favorite Non-Playoff Teams(46:50) Kuminga demands trade Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.

All-Star Surprise: Coach Austin Rivers + Kuminga’s Long-Overdue Trade Demand

(00:55) Rehashing the Trae Young Trade

(10:00) What Team Is a Good Fit for Ja Morant?

(25:45) Is Anthony Edwards Having an Underrated Season?

(36:30) Rockets Struggles; Does Houston Need a Trade?

(39:15) Working in Studio vs Remote for NBC Sports


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(00:55) Rehashing the Trae Young Trade(10:00) What Team Is a Good Fit for Ja Morant?(25:45) Is Anthony Edwards Having an Underrated Season?(36:30) Rockets Struggles; Does Houston Need a Trade?(39:15) Working in Studio vs Remote for NBC Sports Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.

Ja Morant's Future In Question + Ant's Underrated Season

(00:45) Dissecting the Trae Trade

(16:00) Trade Value for Michael Porter Jr

(20:15) What do you want to see from Trae?

(23:45) Iso-Scoring vs Team Offense 

(32:00) Panic in OKC?

(45:00) Reaves or Murray for All-Star Game?

(46:00) NBA Draft Prospects

(50:30) NIL & NCAA Basketball


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(00:45) Dissecting the Trae Trade(16:00) Trade Value for Michael Porter Jr(20:15) What do you want to see from Trae?(23:45) Iso-Scoring vs Team Offense (32:00) Panic in OKC?(45:00) Reaves or Murray for All-Star Game?(46:00) NBA Draft Prospects(50:30) NIL & NCAA Basketball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.

Do Spurs have OKC’s Number? + NBA's Unwritten Rule + Jokic’s Case for Top 10 All-Time

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