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The Big Number episodes

September 30 Nine NBA stars switch teams, media day takeaways + The Big Number says goodbye
Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine break down the NBA offseason, spotlighting the nine star players who switched teams and what that means for the 2026-27 season. Hear how LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers, Giannis Antetokounmpo landing in Miami and Kawhi Leonard’s return to Toronto are reshaping the league landscape.

The episode also dives into media day reactions including contract drama with Karl-Anthony Towns and the Knicks and Jalen Duren and the Pistons. Closing out with a heartfelt farewell as this marks the final episode of The Big Number, Tom and Dan Devine share gratitude for fans and look back on some of their greatest moments and biggest bloopers.

(2:03) Big Number: NBA stars moving teams this offseason
(5:51) Takeaways from Knicks media day
(14:44) Little Number: Toronto Raptors 3-PT shooting
(19:31) Little Number: Miami Heat seconds per touch
(25:10) Little Number: LeBron's career minutes (and counting!)
(33:49) The Big Number says goodbye
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44 min
August 26 3 myths surrounding the Clippers investigation 357 days after it began
Tom Haberstroh welcomes Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Amin Elhassan to break down the NBA’s ongoing investigation into Steve Ballmer and the Los Angeles Clippers. From the $28 million no-show endorsement deal with Aspiration and the latest trade hold between the Clippers and Raptors, Tom and Amin lay out what’s real and what’s myth in one of the league’s most consequential off-court stories.

(1:17) The Big Number: days since the investigation began
(22:25) Are Amin & Pablo out to get Kawhi?
(28:51) Is LeBron's $300 million loan circumventing the cap?
(41:22) Are the Raptors hoping LA gets a slap on the wrist?
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55 min
August 19 What the $12.5 billion Lakers sale means for Luka, LA & the NBA
Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine break down the jaw-dropping $12.5 billion sale of the Los Angeles Lakers. The duo dives deep into the drama swirling around new buyers Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, the ongoing Buss family legal saga and more.

Tom and Dan also discuss the on-court implications for Luka Doncic and the rest of the Lakers’ new, young roster. Later, they share which players returning from injury they are most excited to watch this season including Tyrese Haliburton and Zach Edey.

(1:20) The Big Number: Lakers' sale price
(31:09) Little Numbers: LA's defense
(34:51) Little Numbers: Lakers' projected net rating
(40:11) Little Numbers: LA's average age
(46:38) Comeback players to watch this season
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1 hr 3 min
August 05 Vegas projections signal new NBA landscape + way too early over/under picks
Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine dive into the surprising state of the 2026-27 NBA win projections spotlighting the East’s top teams. Will any team manage to eclipse 53 wins this season?

Tom & Dan also share their favorite way-too-early over-under picks and debate how roster changes and rising talent floors could reshape the playoff picture.

(1:13) The Big Number: Eastern Conference win projections
(18:08) Way too early overs
(55:41) Way too early unders

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1 hr 21 min
July 29 Can Knicks overcome NBA history to repeat as champs? East title threats + Warriors shaky future
Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine discuss the New York Knicks’ repeat hopes and whether the dreaded post-championship decline is inevitable next season. Does LeBron signing with the Philadelphia 76ers dash their dream?

The duo also spotlights why contenders like the Boston Celtics and the 60-win Detroit Pistons remain serious threats despite offseason changes.

Later, the focus shifts to the Golden State Warriors: Can Stephen Curry expect another deep playoff run, or is Golden State headed the way of the late-era Dirk Nowitzki Mavericks?

(1:49) The Big Number: Can Knicks survive championship hangover?
(18:14) Can 76ers win the East?
(23:51) Can Celtics win the East?
(29:02) Can Pistons win the East?
(37:12) What now for the Warriors?

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1 hr 1 min
July 24 LeBron James signs with 76ers: Instant reaction and analysis
On today's episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine react to the news that LeBron James is headed to the Philadelphia 76ers.

The duo break down what this could mean for the title race in a now crowded Eastern Conference.
To round out the show we pose the important question... What does this mean for Bronny James?
All this and more on today's Big Number
00:32 LeBron James is a 76er
12:45 Philly's starting 5
40:45 Breaking down 76ers summer moves
48:35 What does this mean for Bronny?
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54 min
July 15 Caleb Wilson’s shocking summer league + updates in Kawhi Leonard-Aspiration saga
It’s a summer league edition of the Big Number! Caleb Wilson shocked the NBA world with his 3-point prowess - what does this mean for his stock in the 2026 Draft?
The duo then discuss the other top picks’ performances in the draft. Will AJ Dybantsa be known as a foul baiter? Can Darryn Peterson pass at an NBA level?
Then, new details emerge concerning the Kawhi Leonard-Aspiration saga.
01:15 Wilson 3 PT Made
18:45 AJ Dybantsa gets to the FT line
24:15 Darryn Peterson Assist Rate
30:00 Darius Acuff Jr. True Shooting
35:50 Kawhi is Groot
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1 hr 1 min
July 08 Jaylen Brown vs. Brad Stevens' optionality + Donovan Mitchell gets paid in Cleveland
On this episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine look into what led the Boston Celtics to trade away the Finals MVP Jaylen Brown.

From there, the duo break down what Donovan Mitchell getting paid in Cleveland means for the overall roster construction of the Cavaliers.
01:17 The Big Number: Celtics record without Jaylen Brown
27:18 The Little Numbers: Jaylen Brown traded from Boston to Philly
52:57 Donovan Mitchell gets paid
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1 hr 13 min
July 01 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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1 hr 21 min
June 25 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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56 min

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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…