Austin and Pausha kick things off discussing what the Timberwolves did differently in Game 6 that led to their 45-point statement win over Denver (1:58). Then, they talk through predictions for Game 7 of Timberwolves-Nuggets and Game 6 of the Mavs-Thunder series, before betting on which team they think the Mavericks would much rather run into if they move on (15:50). Later, they hit on the pressure for the Celtics to take home a championship after returning to the conference finals for the sixth...
May 17, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Austin and Pausha recap the Mavericks meltdown that resulted in them giving up their lead and OKC evening up the series (1:13), and then talk through the competitive Cavs-Celtics game (12:05) before discussing the Celtics’ possible route to the finals. Then, they touch on Bronny’s clips from the combine, the Hawks' strategy for the draft, and the upcoming Wolves-Nuggets matchup (33:48). Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi Producers: Erika Cervantes and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choi...
May 14, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Austin and Pausha kick things off with a discussion on why some NBA players could make the transition to the NFL (1:05). Then, they hit on their top three point guards with Luka taking the cake and the Mavs tying up the series against OKC (17:35), and offer apologies to the Cavs after taking a win against the Celtics in Boston (33:10). Later, they talk through potential roster changes for Denver if they don’t have a response heading into Game 3 against Minnesota, and then address news that Darvi...
May 10, 2024•54 min
Austin and Pausha kick things off by talking through the Timberwolves’ dominant win over the Nuggets, as highlighted by their dominant defensive play (2:13). Then, they preview the Mavs-OKC matchup and the upcoming guard showdown we should prepare to see between Kyrie, Luka, and SGA. Later, they give Jalen Brunson and the Knicks their flowers … again, and break down the Magic’s season and what adjustments are needed to make them truly competitive in the future (39:58). Hosts: Austin Rivers and P...
May 07, 2024•1 hr 26 min
Austin and Pausha are back to discuss more playoff basketball. They start by talking about Paolo Banchero and the Magic’s big win in their series with Cleveland (1:19). Then, they get into Joel Embiid’s 50-point game against the Knicks (22:05). Later, they break down the Suns-Timberwolves series (41:08) and talk about why the Lakers fell to 0-3 against the Nuggets (53:35). Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...
Apr 26, 2024•1 hr 31 min
Austin and Pausha are back after the first group of playoff games, and jump in with a discussion about the heavy home-court advantage so far (1:24). Then, they break down two games that could see a bounce back, and discuss matchups in which we need to see things change (36:24). Later, they highlight Anthony Edwards’s continued rise to stardom after his epic starting performance in the Wolves-Suns series (55:18). Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi Producers: Erika Cervantes and Ben Cruz Lea...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 15 min
Immediately after the end of Friday night’s play-in games, Austin and Pausha went live on Ringer NBA’s YouTube channel ! In this special reaction podcast, the guys get into Miami’s win over Chicago and how Erik Spoelstra’s scrappy Heat squad will stack up against the Celtics. Plus, with the Warriors dynasty seemingly coming to an end, the guys rank the top dynasties in NBA history. And to finish out the show, the guys preview the Magic vs. Cavaliers series. Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghig...
Apr 20, 2024•1 hr
Austin and Pausha kick off the week talking about play-in teams they trust to compete most if they advance (1:26). Plus, they discuss two playoff matchups to watch: Mavs-Clippers and Suns-Wolves (33:15). Then, they predict just how successful OKC can be walking in as the top seed in the Western Conference, and share their thoughts on the Team USA squad that’s likely headed to Paris for the Olympics (46:12). Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi Producers: Erika Cervantes and Ben Cruz Learn mo...
Apr 16, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Austin and Pausha are back to hand out season awards for Rookie of the Year, Best Defender, Favorite Play of the Season, and more! Later, they talk through potential play-in matchups and discuss their biggest takeaways from the season. Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi Producers: Erika Cervantes and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 12, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Austin and Pausha hit on both NCAA championships: They highlight Caitlin Clark’s dominant season (despite coming up short), give props to men’s UConn coach Dan Hurley, and discuss how to replicate this level of success in college hoops (1:20). Then, with the NBA regular season coming to an end, the guys discuss which teams surprised them with exceptional play and which teams disappointed (45:04). Plus, Austin and Pausha share their thoughts on Wemby’s new Nike logo (1:08:14)! Hosts: Austin River...
Apr 09, 2024•1 hr 16 min
Austin and Pausha are back to discuss a few teams on the struggle bus at this point in the season (10:55), then address which players are showing out with impressive 50-point games (20:31). Later, they hit on Joel Embiid’s return from injury and Wemby’s ranking among the top 30 players, then give Vince Carter his flowers and praise for being the best dunker of all time (36:16). Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi Producers: Erika Cervantes and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Apr 05, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Austin and Pausha kick things off by talking through Caitlin Clark’s legendary performance that sent Iowa to the Final Four (1:33). Then, they dive into a discussion on which players past and present they’d trust to take the final shot in a game (14:56). Next, they break down current playoff matchups and debate Austin Reaves vs. Tyler Herro (49:30). Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi Producers: Erika Cervantes and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Austin and Pausha are back to discuss Draymond Green’s latest ejection, Steph’s subsequent frustration, and more Warriors questions (7:49). Then, they answer which players on playoff-bound teams like the T-Wolves, Cavs, and Clippers are the second-most-important players to their teams’ success (25:22). Later, they wrap things up with some March Madness talk, including the big upset with Alabama beating North Carolina, and dive into concerns about player development in college (45:33). Hosts: Aus...
Mar 29, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Austin and Pausha are back to discuss the Houston Rockets being the hottest team in the league, thanks in large part to Jalen Green’s incredible play (5:45). Then, they talk through the identity-less Clippers and suggest who could lead the team heading into the playoffs (30:00). Later, they speculate on rumors regarding Paul George possibly going to the Sixers, and why the Suns’ loss to the Wemby-less Spurs is very alarming (40:22). Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi Producers: Erika Cerva...
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Austin and Pausha discuss their feelings on JJ Redick and LeBron entering the podcast space together, then offer their take on the impact of Allen Iverson and Steph Curry on the game of basketball (3:00). They then talk in-depth about two plays that absolutely blew their minds: Kyrie Irving’s absurd game-winner and Anthony Edwards’s filthy dunk on Jason Collins (19:18). Later, they give their flowers to Isaiah Thomas after signing his 10-day contract with the Suns (29:54), and wrap things up wit...
Mar 19, 2024•42 min
Austin and Pausha close out the week with a discussion about the Anthony Davis-Domantas Sabonis “feud” following the Lakers’ latest loss to the Kings (10:05). Then, they talk through Isiah Thomas’s comments about KD saving the legacies of Stephen Curry and the Warriors (27:32), and compare his dominance to that of LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan (44:04). Later, they touch on the double-edged sword that comes with the new way referees are allowing defensive players to play (52:18). Hosts: Austin ...
Mar 15, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Austin and Pausha are back to discuss recent injuries, including the Rockets’ Alperen Sengun and the Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns, then break down where this leaves both teams (8:00). Then, they talk through the Mavericks’ unimpressive record—despite MVP candidate Luka Doncic lighting the league on fire—and suggest what another playoff miss could mean for the team (30:50). Later, they run through another edition of Rapid Fire questions, in which they propose moving Zion Williamson from the P...
Mar 12, 2024•1 hr 17 min
Austin and Pausha are back and start things off by discussing why no one seems to be talking about the Bucks, despite being on a six-game winning streak (1:20). Then, they sort through the teams that could give the Bucks and Nuggets the most trouble throughout the rest of the season (16:00), and wrap things up with a shout-out to Caitlin Clark for becoming the all-time leading scorer in college basketball (42:10)! Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi Producers: Erika Cervantes and Ben Cruz L...
Mar 05, 2024•55 min
Austin and Pausha are back with a Rapid Fire Edition of ‘Off Guard’! They answer a slew of “X Player" vs. "Y Player” scenarios and discuss historical NBA choices, then share how they would rebuild a few of the teams in the league. Later, Pausha opens up and discusses the time Damian Lillard absolutely roasted him and made him a huge internet meme! Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi Producers: Erika Cervantes and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 01, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Austin and Pausha kick things off with a talk about some on-court incidents, including Kevin Durant’s viral fan interaction during Suns-Mavericks, as well as the event in which Wake Forest fans stormed the court and injured Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (1:02). Then, Austin reveals why his early pro-player comparison for Cooper Flagg is Andrei Kirilenko (18:35) and discusses why Victor Webanyama needs to be the next face of the NBA. Later, they make their case for the Mavericks and the Magic as legitim...
Feb 27, 2024•59 min
Austin and Pausha are back from break and share some ideas that could revitalize the All-Star Game and All-Star Weekend as a whole (1:20). Then, Austin responds to his latest stint in NBA headlines thanks to JJ Redick’s comments (26:44), before getting into a two-part discussion about Jayson Tatum becoming the face of the league and being excluded from the MVP conversation (35:14). Later, they touch on their favorite hoop shoes (45:12) and then wrap things up with their top storylines for both t...
Feb 23, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Austin and Pausha prepare for All-Star Weekend by talking through why they’re most excited for the Sabrina Ionescu–Stephen Curry 3-point showdown on All-Star Saturday night (6:28). Then, they discuss the reported attempt by the Warriors to trade for LeBron James at the trade deadline (24:36), why Austin thinks the Clippers are primed for a Finals run (44:32), and Jamal Murray’s comments on not making the All-Star team (54:45). Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi Producer: Ben Cruz Learn mor...
Feb 16, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Austin and Pausha kick off the show with their reactions to the Super Bowl, Patrick Mahomes’s greatness, and Usher’s halftime show (00:00). Then, they discuss whether this is the best Celtics team in the Jayson Tatum era (16:33), the importance of role players and good locker-room guys (34:52), and reminisce on their favorite dunkers like Vince Carter, Aaron Gordon, and Zion Williamson (49:00). Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi Producers: Erika Cervantes, Ben Cruz, and Eduardo Ocampo Lear...
Feb 13, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Austin and Pausha go through some of the biggest deals made at this year’s trade deadline. They start off by looking at teams that didn’t make any moves, such as the Bulls, Warriors, and Lakers (01:12). Then, they discuss why the Knicks hands-down won the trade deadline and cemented their status as East contenders with their acquisition of Bojan Bogdanovic and Alec Burks (17:15). Later, they look at other trades, including the Mavs acquiring P.J. Washington, the Sixers trading for Buddy Hield, a...
Feb 09, 2024•1 hr
Austin and Pausha kick off the pod by expanding on Austin’s semi-viral Bronny James–LeBron James take (05:19), and discuss if LeBron’s Knicks towel moment was a not-so-subtle pressure sign to the Lakers (19:08). They also delve into the Bucks needing to find their identity with Doc Rivers now as coach, the irony of Kawhi Leonard potentially winning MVP the year load management rules were instituted (29:15), whether the Warriors should look to trade away Klay Thompson (37:20), and more! Hosts: Au...
Feb 06, 2024•59 min
Austin and Pausha highlight last night’s Lakers dominance with Austin Reaves and D’Angelo Russell leading the way (and without LeBron James and Anthony Davis) (1:12), then jump into the debate circulating around the 65-game rule that has stars like Joel Embiid pushing themselves to play through injury (16:12). Later, they run through the All-Star reserves and hit on which players were snubbed and why (31:12)! Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi Producers: Erika Cervantes and Ben Cruz Learn ...
Feb 02, 2024•59 min
Austin and Pausha kick things off talking about everything surrounding Taylor Swift and the Super Bowl and why they’ve come around on her and Travis Kelce’s relationship (1:12). Then, they dive right into some hoops, starting with a Miami Heat conversation in which they unpack whether or not the regular season will determine their playoff success (13:17) and why Bradley Beal needs to follow the Ray Allen mold in terms of adjusting his game, before then breaking down why D’Angelo Russell is the t...
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Austin and Pausha are back to hit on the news throughout the league, starting with the 70-piece Joel Embiid dropped on Wemby and the Spurs’ heads, as well as KAT getting his career-high 65 points against the Hornets (1:17). Then, they hit on the hiring of Doc Rivers to replace Adrian Griffin as new head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks and break down why Doc makes the most sense (21:46). Later, they discuss Terry Rozier’s fit with the Miami Heat after landing there via trade, and touch on what bothe...
Jan 25, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Austin and Pausha revisit the elite guard conversation and whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should be crowned as the league’s best (1:00), then, they touch base on the Pascal Siakam trade to Indiana (7:47), and talk through D’Angelo Russell’s impressive performance amid trade rumors (18:36). Later, they highlight the 40-point game KD had against the Pacers and respond to his claim that he should be included in the GOAT conversation (32:58). Then, they wrap things up discussing just how meaningful...
Jan 23, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Austin and Pausha talk through which lineup is best for the Lakers as they look to turn their season around (2:35). They then talk through whether bringing back Dejounte Murray to pair with Wemby would make sense for the Spurs (13:10). Then, the guys get into another Warriors conversation where they discuss why they need to hit the eject button and blow up the roster entirely (28:25). Finally, Austin goes on an epic rant about garbage time in the NBA and why it actually matters to certain guys i...
Jan 17, 2024•1 hr 10 min
