(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.

Trae Traded to Wizards + Are Thunder Losing Their Spark?

(2:45) Things Are Sunny in Philly

(14:45) Tyrese Maxey Comp

(18:45) Analyzing Jaylen Brown Superstar Credential's

(26:30) The State of NCAA Basketball

(39:15) Dillon Brooks Revenge Tour

(49:30) The 65-Game Minimum For Awards


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(2:45) Things Are Sunny in Philly(14:45) Tyrese Maxey Comp(18:45) Analyzing Jaylen Brown Superstar Credential's(26:30) The State of NCAA Basketball(39:15) Dillon Brooks Revenge Tour(49:30) The 65-Game Minimum For Awards 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 with the Sixers, breaking down why Philly fans should feel optimistic. Then, they spotlight Jaylen Brown and Dillon Brooks—two players who are proving the doubters wrong this season. Later, Austin shares his take on the state of college hoops in the NIL era and what it means for current & future NBA prospects, as well as the game moving forward.

Sixers Stars Are Aligning + Jaylen Brown’s Superstar Case + The State of NCAA Hoops

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(1:45) The Beginning

(3:00) AAU Team: Houston Hoops

(4:15) Playing with Cade Cunningham

(7:00) Training with Dad

(11:30) Playing under Doc Rivers

(22:00) Debating MIP Award

(24:20) Committing to Kentucky

(27:30) Playing with Team USA in High School

(29:15) Coach Cal Story

(31:30) Playing against Anthony Edwards

(32:15) Rookie Season with the 76ers

(41:45) Playing with VJ Edgecombe

(49:15) Joel Embiid: “You’re gonna be a star”

(51:00) Maxey’s Player Comp


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To watch the full video, click <a href="https://youtu.be/17R9PoDEUq8?si=4eN4A4-gNQKVYRa5">here</a>(1:45) The Beginning(3:00) AAU Team: Houston Hoops(4:15) Playing with Cade Cunningham(7:00) Training with Dad(11:30) Playing under Doc Rivers(22:00) Debating MIP Award(24:20) Committing to Kentucky(27:30) Playing with Team USA in High School(29:15) Coach Cal Story(31:30) Playing against Anthony Edwards(32:15) Rookie Season with the 76ers(41:45) Playing with VJ Edgecombe(49:15) Joel Embiid: “You’re gonna be a star”(51:00) Maxey’s Player Comp 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 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, they dive into Maxey’s rise to stardom, the challenges he’s overcome, and what’s next for one of the league’s brightest young guards.

Tyrese Maxey | Eye For the Game with Austin Rivers

*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.

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

(00:30) Optimism for the Charlotte Hornets  

(07:00) LeBron & Christmas  

(13:15) Kevin Durant & Bruce Brown’s Altercation

(15:30) Opportunity vs Player Development

(24:30) Recapping T-Wolves vs Thunder

(27:30) Tanking & a Star-Studded Draft Class

(32:00) Pausha’s Apology to AJ Dybantsa

(37:30) Christmas Day Games

(42:30) Rapid Fire: Christmas Edition




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(00:30) Optimism for the Charlotte Hornets  (07:00) LeBron & Christmas  (13:15) Kevin Durant & Bruce Brown’s Altercation(15:30) Opportunity vs Player Development(24:30) Recapping T-Wolves vs Thunder(27:30) Tanking & a Star-Studded Draft Class(32:00) Pausha’s Apology to AJ Dybantsa(37:30) Christmas Day Games(42:30) Rapid Fire: Christmas Edition  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 recapping the Cavaliers–Hornets game that Austin recently covered and explain why Hornets fans should be excited about the future. Then, they react to LeBron James’ recent comments about wanting to spend Christmas at home with family. Later, Austin shares his take on why opportunity is the key factor in player development in the NBA. To wrap it up, the guys talk about what they’re most looking forward to this holiday season.

LeBron's Christmas Day Comments + the Dynamic Between Opportunity & Development

(01:15) Takeaways from the NBA Cup 

(12:30) Are the Knicks the Favorites in the East? 

(23:20) Knicks vs West Contenders

(25:30) Fringe All-Stars

(30:15) Which Team Would be Hardest To Resurrect as a GM?

(32:00) Latest Chris Paul Report, Importance of Culture Building

(37:25) Thoughts on a CP3 Destination

(44:00) Austin's Experience as No. 1 Prospect 


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(01:15) Takeaways from the NBA Cup (12:30) Are the Knicks the Favorites in the East? (23:20) Knicks vs West Contenders(25:30) Fringe All-Stars(30:15) Which Team Would be Hardest To Resurrect as a GM?(32:00) Latest Chris Paul Report, Importance of Culture Building(37:25) Thoughts on a CP3 Destination(44:00) Austin's Experience as No. 1 Prospect  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 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. After that, they dive into the latest Chris Paul report and get real about why team culture makes or breaks a squad. To wrap up, Pausha chats with Austin about what it was really like being the number one high school player in the country.

Knicks are NBA Cup Champs + Austin on Life as a #1 Prospect

(00:30) Covering Cade & the Pistons with NBC

(02:45) All-NBA First Team Guards

(03:30) Donovan Mitchell Appreciation

(05:30) Spurs defeat OKC 

(16:30) Giannis to Spurs Makes No Sense

(18:45) Austin's Plea For Doc Rivers

(23:30) Pressure For Mitch Johnson

(33:15) Wemby’s ‘Ethical Basketball’ Comment

(36:15) Jalen Brunson & Josh Hart

(39:45) NBC Cup Final Preview: Spurs vs Knicks

(40:45) Dillon Brooks vs LeBron

(45:50) Trade Season is Here

(56:45) Is it Now or Never for Cavs?


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(00:30) Covering Cade & the Pistons with NBC(02:45) All-NBA First Team Guards(03:30) Donovan Mitchell Appreciation(05:30) Spurs defeat OKC (16:30) Giannis to Spurs Makes No Sense(18:45) Austin's Plea For Doc Rivers(23:30) Pressure For Mitch Johnson(33:15) Wemby’s ‘Ethical Basketball’ Comment(36:15) Jalen Brunson & Josh Hart(39:45) NBC Cup Final Preview: Spurs vs Knicks(40:45) Dillon Brooks vs LeBron(45:50) Trade Season is Here(56:45) Is it Now or Never for Cavs? 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 the Spurs’ upset win over the Thunder in the NBA Cup Semifinals. Then, they get into the late-game drama between two familiar foes—LeBron James and Dillon Brooks. To wrap it up, Austin shares which players he’d like to see moved as the unofficial NBA trade season gets underway.

Spurs Stop Thunder's Streak + Another LeBron James & Dillon Brooks Altercation

(00:15) NBA Cup Preview

(01:45) OKC Thunder Dominance

(06:30) Clippers Unbelievable

(08:00) Evan Mobley, Cavs Not Living Up to Expectations

(12:15) Dylan Harper Needs to Start

(17:15) Reed Shepperd's Breakout

(25:45) AJ Dybantsa is NBA Ready

(34:30) What Is the Pelicans Next Move?

(38:15) What is Darryn Peterson's Game  

(39:45) Mikel Brown Is a Franchise Player

(40:30) Rehashing the If Shai Was American take

(44:45) Footwork or Travel: Reacting to Grayson Allen's Move

(51:00) Favorite & Least Favorite League Pass Teams


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(00:15) NBA Cup Preview(01:45) OKC Thunder Dominance(06:30) Clippers Unbelievable(08:00) Evan Mobley, Cavs Not Living Up to Expectations(12:15) Dylan Harper Needs to Start(17:15) Reed Shepperd's Breakout(25:45) AJ Dybantsa is NBA Ready(34:30) What Is the Pelicans Next Move?(38:15) What is Darryn Peterson's Game  (39:45) Mikel Brown Is a Franchise Player(40:30) Rehashing the If Shai Was American take(44:45) Footwork or Travel: Reacting to Grayson Allen's Move(51:00) Favorite & Least Favorite League Pass Teams 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 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 might be one of the few teams capable of challenging OKC. To wrap up, the guys share their favorite - and least favorite - teams to watch on NBA League Pass.

It’s Time to Start Dylan Harper + Can Spurs Challenge OKC? + League Pass Power Rankings

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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