(03:00) Michael Porter Jr Leads Nets to 1st Win(04:00) Russ Proves Doubters Wrong with Triple-Double + Win(06:50) NBA Roster Decisions: Veterans vs Potential(21:00) Most Improved Player Revamp(23:20) Do you believe in the Bulls? (26:55) Luka’s Confidence is a Difference Maker(34:50) What are the T’Wolves Missing?(42:03) Austin’s Best Teammates (44:30) NBA Expansion Teams (51:15) Can Cavs Get to Finals with Donovan Mitchell & Evan Mobley (58:10) Familiar Faces in Detroit (1:01:50) ‘On the Bench’ Commentary 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.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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Austin 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 Improved Player Award should change. Later, the guys talk Josh Giddey’s hot start and debate whether the Bulls are real contenders in the East.

Off Guard with Austin Rivers

Westbrook's Redemption, The MIP Debate & Are the Bulls Legit?

Westbrook's Redemption, The MIP Debate & Are the Bulls Legit?

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