The Big Number

By Yahoo Sports

Each week, Tom Haberstroh pours over the data and digs through the stats to come up with THE BIG NUMBER – the one metric that defines the NBA that week. Tune in as he and Dan Devine put Tom’s big num... more

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The Big Number episodes:

July 01, 2026 Where will LeBron go? + breaking down the wild offseason start
Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine dive into the electric start to the NBA offseason.

LeBron James has ended his tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers! Where does he go next? Tom and Dan go over the likely teams that the King will choose for the next stop in his storied career.

Plus, the duo delve into the recently completed trades, from Toronto with Kawhi Leonard to Los Angeles with Walker Kessler.
01:30 TBN: LeBron's All Star team mates
27:23 Will LeBron team up with Steph?
35:00 Could LeBron go to the Timberwolves?
51:05 Walker Kessler to the Lakers
1:03:22 Kawhi Leonard returns to Toronto
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1h 21min
June 25, 2026 Breaking down the blockbuster Giannis trade + Does LaMelo solve the Timberwolves' issues?
Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine get to the nitty gritty of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s trade to Miami. What can the Heat expect from the big man in his thirties? And how should Miami use their remaining cap space? Plus, the guys react to LaMelo Ball’s trade to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
(1:36) The Big Number: Giannis’ expected remaining All-NBA seasons
(21:49) Little Numbers: Miami’s 3-point shooting
(26:51) Little Numbers: Heat’s cap space
(32:31) Little Numbers: Bucks’ win total
(40:11) Reacting to the LaMelo trade
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56min
June 17, 2026 How Brunson's clutch scoring can lead the Knicks to a repeat title + does Giannis to the Heat make any sense?
Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine dive into Jalen Brunson's role in the Knicks’ magical postseason run to become the 2026 NBA champions.

The duo breaks down the keys to the Knicks’ success, including Jalen Brunson’s historic Finals performance, New York’s record-breaking postseason point differential and how the Knicks’ defense played a large part in their path to the title. Plus, what’s the likelihood that New York can become back-to-back champs?

Later, the pair gives the latest on the Giannis trade sweepstakes and previews the 2026 NBA Draft.

(1:46) The Big Number: Jalen Brunson's clutch points
(30:43) Little Numbers: Knicks contracts next season
(36:10) Little Numbers: New York's defense
(42:17) Little Numbers: Knicks regular-season clutch points
(51:14) Giannis trade rumors update
(1:01:16) 2026 NBA Draft preview
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1h 10min
June 04, 2026 The Brunson Burner lights up San Antonio, what to watch for Game 2 + Giannis on the move?
Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine recap the electric Game 1 of the NBA Finals, powered by Brunson’s late-game heroics.

The pair dissect how Jalen Brunson may well be one of the most winningest players in NBA history, and then look forward to things to watch out for in Game 2.

Plus, the pair discuss the latest on the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade front.
Jalen Brunson +/-: 00:33
Wemby Paint Touches: 22:28
Knicks 2nd Chance PTS: 28:38
De'Aaron Fox Struggles: 33:51
Where is Giannis Going: 45:22
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1h 1min
May 28, 2026 Knicks’ historic 11-game streak + SGA is the NBA’s no. 1 faller
Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine analyze the New York Knicks’ unbelievable 11-game stretch en route to the NBA Finals. Do they have a shot at taking down the titans that are the Oklahoma City Thunder or San Antonio Spurs? Is this the best Karl-Anthony Towns, or the Knicks in general, ever looked?
Then, the pair go deeper into Tom’s recent 2-part article for Yahoo! Sports detailing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s fall rate in the NBA playoffs.
TBN Knicks Dominate: 01:30
TLN KAT: 26:35
TLN Knicks Shot Making: 33:15
TLN Knicks Opp. 3PT%: 42:35
SGA Falling: 49:05
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1h 17min
May 20, 2026 Cavaliers collapse, Wemby dominates in WCF + Jason Kidd out in Dallas
On this episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine break down the Cavaliers epic collapse in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. From there the guys take a look at how Victor Wembanyama has effected every aspect of the Western Conference Finals.
To round out the show Tom and Dan react to the news that Jason Kidd is no longer the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks. All that and more on this episode of The Big Number.
(1:50) Harden's points allowed in isolation
(28:11) Western Conference Finals excitement score
(34:40) Wemby's impact on OKC's offense
(42:10) Wembanyama's offensive rebound rate
(48:33) Jason Kidd out as Mavericks head coach
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1h 4min
May 13, 2026 Is LeBron a Hall of Famer 4x over? Spurs stifle Wolves & Daryl Morey out for 76ers
Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine break down LeBron James’ insane Hall of Fame resume, and make the jaw-dropping claim that LeBron could have FOUR separate Hall of Fame careers across Cleveland, Miami and Los Angeles.

Later, Dan talks Victor Wembanyama’s dominant series performance with the Spurs against the Timberwolves, Julius Randle’s postseason struggles and Dylan Harper’s early returns as a rookie.

The pair also examines the Philadelphia 76ers’ front office shakeup with Daryl Morey’s exit and break down what it signals for Joel Embiid, Paul George and the future of the franchise.

(2:50) LeBron's Hall of Fame careers
(27:30) Victor Wembanyama's defense
(34:30) Julius Randle's Playoff struggles
(40:35) Dylan Harper's Playoff rise
(48:22) Daryl Morey out in Philly
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1h 11min
May 06, 2026 Harden’s historic turnover ratio, Embiid sidelined for Game 2 + is Jalen Brown’s time in Boston over?
Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine dive into the stats to break down each of the Game 1s from the East & West Conference Semis. Can the Cavs bounce back from Harden’s lopsided points to turnover ratio and beat the Pistons? The duo discusses if the 76ers can survive the Knicks with Embiid out for Game 2, Wemby’s 3-point shooting woes & Reaves’ struggles vs. OKC.

Later, Tom & Dan react to Jaylen Brown’s $50,000 fine after criticizing the officiating in Boston’s Game 7 loss to Detroit.
(0:42) Harden playoff games with more turnovers than field goals
(20:27) NYK pts/poss vs. Embiid guarded PnRs
(26:22) Breaking news: Embiid ruled out for game 2
(37:24) Wemby’s 3PA in Game 1 vs. Wolves
(42:47) Reaves average pts/shot in Game 1 vs. OKC
(49:05) Jaylen Brown fined 50k
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1h 3min
April 29, 2026 KAT unlocked by Mike Brown, Celtics go cold + anti-tanking draft measures
We have an action-packed episode of The Big Number coming your way!
Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine break down how Karl-Anthony Towns is becoming an offensive hub by unlocking Jalen Brunson and the Knicks’ offense. Are the Knicks making a case to come out of the East?
Next, the duo discusses why the Celtics offense is going through a deep freeze and how the Philadelphia 76ers have halted the Celtics’ offensive weapons. Is this pattern for Boston in the postseason cause for concern?
Then, they share what has led to Jalen Duren’s drop from the regular season to the postseason and make sense of Evan Mobley’s performance in the Cavs’ series against the Raptors. Should the Cavs consider making serious moves?
Plus, Adam Silver sent out an NBA draft lottery reform proposal to 30 GMs across the league. Tom and Dan give you the details and walk through a draft simulator based on the new proposed reform.
All that and more!
The Big Number: 26 Kat (1:40)
TLN 1: 14 Celtics (20:58)
TLN 2: 68.8 Jalen Duren (28:15)
TLN 3: -15.7 Mobley (36:00)
Anti Tanking: (44:40)
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1h 12min
April 22, 2026 LeBron’s post-ups lead Lakers charge vs. Rockets + Playoff shockers from Blazers, Hawks & Sixers
Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine react to LeBron James’ sensational performances in the Lakers wins against the Rockets in their first two games of the NBA Playoffs. Is there any hope for KD & Houston? Or will vintage LeBron prove unstoppable?

The duo also breaks down the most exciting postseason series as the Sixers get even with the Celtics and the Timberwolves take down the Nuggets. Can the Spurs survive the Blazers with Victor Wembanyama in concussion protocol? Plus, did the Atlanta Hawks discover the secret to taking down the New York Knicks?
Lebron: 1:11
Wemby: 20:10
76ers: 28:59
Jokic - Rudy: 34:59
Knicks - Hawks: 41:56
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1h 2min

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How many episodes does The Big Number have?

The podcast currently has 84 episodes available.

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