(0:22) Previewing "On the Bench" With Austin Rivers

(4:41) Previewing Pistons-Cavs

(9:18) Austin Reaves 50pt Game + Improvement 

(14:21) Is the Lakers Big-3 Really a Big-3? 

(25:55) Dylan Harper’s Early Flashes

(31:45) Wembanyama Is Still an Alien

(34:17) The Case Against Cooper Flagg at PG

(42:30) LaMelo Ball and the Hornets 

(47:30) Is Cam Thomas Underappreciated

(58:06) Austin Rivers Goes Kayaking

(1:03:40) Life Lessons w/Austin, Basketball, and Life.

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(5:25) Thoughts on NBA on NBC “Opening Night”

(7:02) First Impressions of the Houston Rockets

(26:05) Recapping Shai’s Impressive Performance vs Rockets

(32:15) Are all the best players in the world in the NBA?

(39:08) VJ Edgecombe’s Historic NBA Debut

(49:51) Victor Wembanyama Puts on a Show

(58:06) Whose the next best American hope to win MVP?

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(1:55) State of the Milwaukee Bucks

(16:14) Sacramento Kings sign Russell Westbrook

(25:58) LeBron's Character Allegations

(29:51) Houston Rockets' Tall Starting Lineup

(39:36) Austin Rivers' Hair Concerns

(42:59) Can you wear Jerseys?

(51:32) VJ Edgecombe Jr. or Stephon Castle

(53:24) Year 3 Expectations for Victor Wembanyama

(57:31) MVPs or Championships Discussion

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(0:05) First Day with the full NBA on NBC and Peacock crew

(15:50) Will the NBA investigation on Kawhi cloud the LA Clippers?

(21:15) A new, uncertain chapter for Giannis & the Bucks

(25:45) Houston Rockets ‘Big Ball’ Lineup

(40:30) Can Trae Young elevate Hawks into contenders?

(52:45) Thunder, Nuggets will be Top Teams in the West

(1:01:30) NBA’s Next Generation Stars

(1:08:40) Expectations for Cooper Flagg

(1:22:15) LeBron’s Second Decision Hennessy ad

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Austin and Pausha return to give their winners of the offseason, from Michael Beasley to Kevin Durant. They also discuss John Wall’s basketball legacy.

Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi
Producer: Kyle Williams
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
Social: Keith Fujimoto

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Austin and Pausha return to give their thoughts on what makes for a great scorer, AAU culture, and the reaction to their mount rushmore list.

Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi

Producer: Kyle Williams

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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Austin and Pausha return to react to summer news they missed. The two discuss Chris Paul signing with the Clippers, the restricted free agent market, and Luka Doncic’s revamped physique.

Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi

Producer: Kyle Williams

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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Austin and Pausha return to give their thoughts on Cooper Flagg’s summer league debut, the state of the Western Conference, Devin Booker’s extension, and the rise in scoring in the NBA.

Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi

Producer: Stefan Anderson

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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Austin and Pausha return to react to day one of free agency. The two discuss the Michael Porter Jr. trade, how they would rank the teams in the West, and why Atlanta can make a surprising run in the Eastern Conference.

Note: This pod was recorded before Damian Lillard was waived and Myles Turner signed with the Bucks.

Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi

Producer: Kyle Williams

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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Austin and Pausha return to react to the first-round selections of the 2025 NBA draft and the latest trades and discuss how they affect the arms race in the Eastern Conference.

Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi

Producer: Stefan Anderson

Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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