Justin, Rob, and Wos are joined by Danny Chau to discuss whether a handful of teams near the top of the draft should keep or trade their picks. They talk about which teams are in a realistic position to trade for a veteran or whether they should stay put and what prospects would fit best. After that, Wos talks to NBA champion and Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray about his time in the bubble, coming back from his ACL injury, playing with Nikola Jokic, and much more (1:10:34).Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny LambreGuests: Danny Chau and Jamal MurrayProducer: Isaiah BlakelyAdditional Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joel Embiid, a dominant force in basketball, and Jamal Murray, a skilled scorer, join the conversation. They discuss the ramifications of their recent contract extensions and whether these moves are wise for their respective teams. The dialogue dives into the potential risks of championship windows closing quickly, especially for the Nuggets. They also ponder the implications of the Miami Heat possibly re-signing Jimmy Butler, exploring both strategic and emotional factors in a fast-evolving league.

Guest Jamal Murray discusses his game-winning shot against the Lakers, leading the Nuggets to victory. Topics include the Lakers' struggles, Nikola Jokic's performance, and Michael Porter Jr.'s impact. The podcast also covers the excitement of the game-winning moment and fan reactions.

Austin and Pausha break down Game 3 of the Finals and break down why the Nuggets took a firm 2-1 lead (4:43). They discuss another dominant Jokic performance and his potential to go down as the best center ever, and then touch on Jamal Murray’s role in making them such a lethal duo (12:53). Later, they discuss which team could suit Chris Paul best (38:52), and then answer your questions with an ‘Off Guard’ mailbag (52:20)!Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha HaghighiProducer: Erika Cervantes and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nuggets take the early lead in the NBA Finals as Verno and KOC break down their Game 1 victory over the Heat behind stellar performances from Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Aaron Gordon (02:12). They discuss the Heat’s lack of size and Jimmy Butler’s slump, as well as the Nuggets completely carving up the Heat’s zone defense (19:14). Also, what they thought of Monty Williams’s record-breaking deal to coach the Pistons, Adam Silver’s comments about Ja Morant’s punishment, and some possible changes coming for future All-Star Games (37:37).Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’ConnorProducer: Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices