Off Guard with Austin Rivers Podcast
1) 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, ba...Show More
2) Sixers Stars Are Aligning + Jaylen Brown’s Superstar Case + The State of NCAA Hoops
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 wr...Show More
3) Tyrese Maxey | Eye For the Game with Austin Rivers
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’...Show More
4) Do Spurs have OKC’s Number? + NBA's Unwritten Rule + Jokic’s Case for Top 10 All-Time
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 aga...Show More
5) LeBron's Christmas Day Comments + the Dynamic Between Opportunity & Development
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...Show More
LeBron's Christmas Day Comments + the Dynamic Between Opportunity & Development
46:55 | Dec 24th, 2025
6) Knicks Are NBA Cup Champs + Austin on Life as a #1 Prospect
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 int...Show More
7) Spurs Stop Thunder's Streak + Another LeBron James & Dillon Brooks Altercation
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 D...Show More
Spurs Stop Thunder's Streak + Another LeBron James & Dillon Brooks Altercation
59:59 | Dec 15th, 2025
8) It’s Time to Start Dylan Harper + Can Spurs Challenge OKC? + League Pass Power Rankings
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...Show More
9) Shai’s Underrated Stardom, LeBron’s Historic Point Streak & Is Harden a Top 3 SG of All-Time?
Austin and Pausha break down why the Oklahoma City Thunder are built for long-term success and unpack Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s stardom. Then, they discuss the end of LeBron James’ 18-year scoring str...Show More
10) CP3, Clippers Messy Split + Giannis & Zion's Uncertain Futures
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 Gian...Show More