Austin and Pausha react to the unfortunate news that Victor Wembanyama will miss the rest of the season (1:12). Then, they jump into Bobby Portis Jr.'s 25-game suspension and discuss the opportunity it poses for Kyle Kuzma (5:25). Finally, they recap a disappointing All-Star Weekend and break down the less-is-more solution to the weekend (23:50)!

Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi

Producer: Erika Cervantes

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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Austin and Pausha are back ahead of All-Star Weekend to break down their thoughts on how to fix the game. But first, they revisit the end of the Warriors’ honeymoon phase and the Lakers’ play with Luka (7:36). Then, they briefly discuss Brunson and KAT’s dynamic and share who they believe are the best “Robins” to their teams' “Batmans” (16:18).

Then, they jump right into All-Star Game talk and discuss how it compares to the Hoop Summit and McDonald’s Game (24:12). Austin then addresses the responsibility that young stars like Anthony Edwards, SGA, and Wemby have to make the game both competitive and electric (27:35).

Later, they give KD his flowers and talk through his legacy after he hit the 30,000-point milestone (43:51).

Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi

Producer: Erika Cervantes

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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Austin and Pausha quickly share their takeaways from the Super Bowl and discuss how it compares to the Luka-AD trade (1:05). Then, they hit on Austin Reaves’s career-high 45-point game and discuss where he ranks among other guards in the league and his importance to the Lakers (16:04).

Later, they react to Jimmy Butler and Steph Curry’s honeymoon-like period during Butler’s debut with the Warriors (29:02). Then, they discuss the Bucks’ promising win over the 76ers (41:12), and revisit how Cooper Flagg is playing at Duke (48:26).

Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi

Producer: Erika Cervantes

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Austin and Pausha are back with reactions to the wildest trade deadline ever! They kick things off by discussing Cam Johnson staying put in Brooklyn, hit on why the Warriors won the Jimmy Butler trade in a landslide, and talk through the Suns-KD catastrophe that leaves them in an incredibly awkward position.

Then, they break down which teams won the trade deadline, from the Bucks to the Lakers and more!

Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi

Producer: Erika Cervantes

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

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Austin and Pausha are in emergency pod mode! First, they react to the absolute monster of a trade that lands Luka Doncic in L.A. and Anthony Davis in Dallas. They unpack the deal from all sides and explain why the trade makes no sense across the board.

Then, they offer their immediate thoughts on the second blockbuster trade of the weekend, which sent De’Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs and Zach LaVine to the Sacramento Kings.

Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi

Producers: Erika Cervantes and Ben Cruz

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Austin and Pausha are back to run through the 2025 All-Star reserves list. They share the biggest snubs, the coaches' approach to choosing the roster, and which players are most deserving.

Plus, they touch on the trade rumors about De'Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs and then shout out Isaiah Thomas for his G League play.

Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi

Producer: Erika Cervantes

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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Austin and Pausha hit on some football talk and share which rivalries in the NBA compare to Bills-Chiefs (1:02). Then, they dive into the announced All-Star starters and discuss LaMelo not making the list, plus which players could be named reserves (8:24).

Later, they discuss the games in Paris and highlight the almost-crowned Defensive Player of the Year, Victor Wembanyama (18:24), before Austin shares his experiences playing abroad. Then, they touch on another trade deadline conversation surrounding AD and the Lakers (25:50), before wrapping up with a brief discussion on season awards (42:34).

Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi

Producer: Erika Cervantes

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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Austin and Pausha kick things off by sharing their favorite go-to song after hearing Jokic loves listening to "Many Men" by 50 Cent (0:15). Then they hit on DLo’s comments regarding “free basketball” (4:39) and dissect both sides of the coin while also referencing Anthony Edwards’s recent play and potential adjustments (22:48).

Later, they do some “fit checks,” weighing how Jimmy Butler would fit in with the Suns (27:35) and discussing which type of ball handler would be best next to Cade Cunningham in Detroit (46:07).

Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi

Producer: Erika Cervantes

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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Austin and Pausha start the week by breaking down "ring culture" (10:51) and discussing how to work through performance anxiety (19:47).

Then, they discuss which lower-seeded teams, among the Warriors, Lakers, Suns, and Timberwolves, would be the most competitive come playoff time (31:54).

Later, they hit on the awkward moment between Jayson Tatum and Steve Kerr (36:26), and then Austin shares the scarring moment Chris Paul snatched up Kobe's game-worn 24 jersey… for his son (47:46).

Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi

Producer: Erika Cervantes

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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Austin and Pausha kick things off with talk about Wemby’s jersey swap and the news that it was posted for auction soon after (1:00). Then, Austin shares which player’s leg sleeve (!) he had (4:15) and what sneakers he used to rock back in the day (7:21).

Later, they briefly hit on Cooper Flagg’s potential fit with the Raptors (18:40) before discussing potential trade deadline moves with Cam Johnson, CJ McCollum, Dejounte Murray, and, of course, Jimmy Butler (24:43).

Lastly, they touch on Russ’s recent comments to Jalen Green (48:04) and declare Ja Morant’s dunk over Wemby as the best dunk of the season (even if it didn’t count) (53:55).

Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi

Producer: Erika Cervantes

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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