Michael Porter Jr. Traded, and a Wide-Open Eastern Conference
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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First-Round Observations and How the Celtics Are Pivoting
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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OKC Wins the NBA Title, and Kevin Durant Gets Traded to Houston
Austin and Pausha return to react to the Thunder’s 103-91 championship-clinching win over the Pacers in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals and break down the seismic Kevin Durant trade to Houston.
Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi
Producer: Kyle Williams
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
Social: Keith Fujimoto
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Pacers Force a Game 7, and the Lakers Have a New Ownership Group
Austin and Pausha return to react to the Pacers' 108-91 Game 6 win over the Thunder to force a Game 7 in the 2025 NBA Finals and discuss the Lakers' new ownership group.
Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi
Producer: Stefan Anderson
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
Social: Keith Fujimoto
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OKC Takes a 3-2 Lead, and Desmond Bane to Orlando!
Austin and Pausha return to react to the Thunder's 120-109 win over the Pacers in Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Finals and break down the shocking Desmond Bane trade to Orlando.
Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi
Producer: Kyle Williams
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
Social: Keith Fujimoto
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NBA veteran, Austin Rivers, is joined by one of his oldest friends, Pausha Haghighi, to give you that true insider’s perspective from someone who’s actively playing in the league on anything and everything happening in the National Basketball Association. They hit on the biggest headlines and stories going on in the Association and of course, sprinkle in some of the best stories and memories from Austin’s extensive career.
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