Off Guard with Austin Rivers

Austin 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 and speculate where Giannis Antetokounmpo could land next. Later, the guys discuss whether it’s time for the Pelicans to move on from Zion Williamson.

Austin 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 through the years—and makes a bold claim that modern day Austin Rivers would wash 1988 All-Star Doc Rivers.

Austin 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 means for both stars. Then, they celebrate Chris Paul’s legendary career and debate where he ranks among all-time point guards. To wrap things up, Austin challenges LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets to make a real push for the playoffs.

Austin 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 Johnson. Then, they address the growing injury problem across the NBA and explore what options the league has to fix it. Later, the guys break down the new All-Star Game format, USA vs. World, and talk about how much hype a 1-on-1 tournament would generate.

Austin 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, including the evolution of his jump shot and the various levels to his play.