The Big Number

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine break down the keys to the New York Knicks punching their ticket to Vegas with their victory over the Toronto Raptors, including Jalen Brunson’s impact this year and the Knicks’ elite 3-point shooting game. Are the Knicks now the East favorite? Next, they discuss the Magic’s victory over the Heat as they advance to the next round of the NBA Cup. They share how Desmond Bane, Jalen Suggs, and Anthony Black are the difference makers for Orlando and discuss the keys to Orlando’s success in the next round of the NBA Cup. Later, the duo shares their picks for the NBA Cup Quarterfinals. Are the Thunder untouchable? Can the Spurs take down the Lakers without Wemby?1:42 Are the New York Knicks the top contender in the East?20:02 Are Desmond Bane, Jalen Suggs, and Anthony Black better on the floor without Banchero?29:10 NBA Cup Eastern Conference semifinal preview36:56 NBA Cup Western Conference quarterfinal preview Subscribe to the The Big Number on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine dissect the corpse of the Los Angeles Clippers' franchise! The pair react to the Clippers' 3 AM disposal of Chris Paul and discuss potential new destinations for the 40-year-old veteran guard. They also analyze both the historical and current woes of the Clippers, noting the Herculean offensive efforts from James Harden and horrific team defense. Norman Powell's success in Miami is also discussed, making this episode deliciously miserable for fans in Clipperland.(1:05) The Big Number: Clippers send Chris Paul home(30:57) The Little Numbers: LAC half-court defense(35:35) The Little Numbers: James Harden’s offensive impact(41:04) The Little Numbers: Clippers missing Norm Powell Subscribe to the The Big Number on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine discuss gratitudes in the NBA for this Thanksgiving episode. The pair chat about LA's luck with Luka Dončić—who's on a historic tear, even in Lakerland. They break down Lonzo Ball’s mini-resurgence and offer appreciation for Erik Spoelstra and Jalen Suggs for the Heat & Magic.Tom brainstorms nicknames for Derik Queen, the Raptors and Deni Avdija receive some love, and they ask the big question: can the Thunder REALLY win 77 games?(1:25) Lakers are lucky to have Luka(15:56) Cavs thankful for Lonzo Ball(19:33) Heat grateful for Erik Spoelstra(26:45) Magic thankful for Jalen Suggs(31:53) Pelicans grateful for Derik Queen(39:13) Dan thankful for the Raptors(42:46) Tom grateful for Deni Avdija(47:13) Thankful for the Thunder Subscribe to the The Big Number on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine give their way-too-early awards for the NBA season thus far. They debate whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Nikola Jokić should be the NBA MVP and whether the Rookie of the Year award should be awarded to Cooper Flagg or Cedric Coward. Next, they discuss why it’s a unanimous decision to give Victor Wembyanama the Defensive Player of the Year despite his injury and why Ryan Rollins has the strongest case for Most Improved Player of the Year.Plus, why has there been an increase in star player injuries this year? Tom gives his insight. Lastly, LeBron James made his season debut last night against the Utah Jazz. Will he continue to bring the Lakers to life? All that and more!1:14 SGA for MVP?4:10 Jokic for MVP?9:15  Honorable mention MVP: Giannis14:48 Rookie of the Year picks21:02 Wemby for Defensive Player of the Year?27:35 Ryan Rollins for most improved player?29:59 Jalen Duran for most improved player?37:07Jaime Jaquez Jr for 6moy?44:41 NBA star injury crisis55:41 LeBron makes his debut Subscribe to the The Big Number on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine react to the Dallas Mavericks firing Nico Harrison just ten months after trading Luka Dončić to the Lakers and ask if drafting Cooper Flagg accelerated Nico’s exit timeline. The pair deep dives into Jason Kidd’s future with the Mavs and his role in Nico’s firing. They debate how Dallas can improve its lackluster offense while Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving have been sidelined, and ask if it might make sense to trade AD away. Later, Tom & Dan react to the new NBA All-Star format. Can the new changes really bring life back to the All-Star Game, or will it be more of the same?(1:28) The Big Number: Nico Harrison's plan that never was(21:19) The Little Numbers: Mavericks' offensive woes(27:05) The Little Numbers: Anthony Davis missing games(30:56) The Little Numbers: Time to trade away AD?(37:39) The Little Numbers: Mavs 2026 NBA Draft Lottery odds(42:50) NBA announces new All-Star format Subscribe to the The Big Number on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine react to the Grizzlies’ most recent drama with Ja Morant and ask: is it time to move on from him? Or should Memphis ride out the turbulence?With Morant’s dunk numbers slumping and his future in Memphis clouded by tension, Tom & Dan evaluate potential trade destinations including the Sacramento Kings, Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Brooklyn Nets and more.(1:27) The Big Number: Ja Morant’s declining dunks(20:43) The Little Numbers: Morant to Sacramento?(26:20) The Little Numbers: Should Dallas trade for Morant?(28:16) Does Ja fit with the Nets?(32:24) The Little Numbers: Morant to Houston?(35:13) Could Ja fit with Milwaukee?(37:57) The Little Numbers: Should Memphis keep Morant?(42:27) OKC starts season 8-0 Subscribe to the The Big Number on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine break down what makes Victor Wembanyama’s 4-0 start with the San Antonio Spurs truly historic, as he does something no other NBA player has EVER done before in a four-game stretch. The episode details how Wemby’s on-court presence reshapes defensive strategy, deters shots at the rim and generates a ripple effect for Spurs teammates. Tom and Dan also dissect the numbers behind San Antonio’s surprising 4-0 start and discuss how the team’s revamped tempo and lineup versatility could sustain a playoff push. Plus, a deep dive into the Emirates NBA Cup—format, contenders, group predictions and what fans can expect as the tournament tips off.(1:03) The Big Number: Wemby is one of a kind(19:00) The Little Numbers: Spurs opponent winning percentage(22:39) The Little Numbers: San Antonio starting 5 (26:45) The Little Numbers: Spurs transition points per play(30:05) The Little Numbers: Dylan Harper drives to the basket(36:56) NBA Cup begins Friday Subscribe to the The Big Number on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

This week on The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine react to the NBA's opening night. They discuss Alperen Sengun's impressive three-point shooting to open the season. What kind of impact could this have on the Houston Rockets' season, and could Sengun be an MVP candidate? The duo also share their takeaways from the Golden State Warriors' win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Are the Warriors title contenders? What do the Lakers need to do to improve their defense? Plus, does Reed Sheppard fit in Houston's system after struggling in the opener?Then Tom and Dan share their thoughts on Michael Jordan's sit down with Mike Tirico for the debut of "MJ: Insights to Excellence." What do they expect going forward?(2:05) The Big Number: Alperen Sengun's 3-point shooting(24:14) - Little Numbers: Warriors title contenders?(28:25) - Little Numbers: Lakers defensive struggles(32:19) - Little Numbers: Rockets unique defensive approach(36:37) - Little Numbers: Does Reed Sheppard fit in Houston(44:56) - "MJ: Insights to Excellence" debuts Subscribe to the The Big Number on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

This week on The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine make the case for their top five 2025-26 NBA MVP candidates. Can Victor Wembanyama and San Antonio win enough games in the Western Conference this year to propel him into the MVP conversation? Can Jokić earn a fourth league MVP boosted by an improved Nuggets roster? The duo also discusses the MVP arguments for SGA, Giannis & Steph Curry.Plus, Russell Westbrook signed a deal with the Sacramento Kings and is expected to join the team later this week. But where exactly does Westbrook make sense on this Kings roster?(1:20) The Big Number: Victor Wembanyama MVP case(21:40) Little Numbers: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander MVP case(24:37) Little Numbers: Nikola Jokić MVP case(29:13) Little Numbers: Giannis Antetokounmpo MVP case(32:55) Little Numbers: Steph Curry MVP case(38:44) Russell Westbrook signs deal with Sacramento Kings Subscribe to the The Big Number on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine dive into the stats to determine if the Milwaukee Bucks should trade Giannis Antetokounmpo after he revealed that the trade rumors surrounding him this summer were not only true, but that he has a preferred destination in mind: the New York Knicks. Is now the right time for the Bucks to consider moving Giannis in order to set themselves up for success in a future without him? And if so, how can the Knicks realistically make a move for Giannis when they only have one first round pick to offer?Plus, the duo reacts to Ja Morant's 'week-to-week' sprained ankle injury and how it will impact the Memphis Grizzlies starting lineup just days away from opening night.(1:56) The Big Number: Should Bucks trade Giannis?(18:12) Little Numbers: Wins Above Replacement Bucks lost this offseason(22:57) Little Numbers: When will Bucks control their own 1st round pick?(29:24) Little Numbers: Knicks tradable 1st round draft picks(33:56) Little Numbers: OG Anunoby & Mikal Bridges trade offers(38:06) Ja Morant week-to-week with ankle sprain Subscribe to the The Big Number on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine react to the biggest stories from NBA Media Days around the league including how little clarity came from Kawhi Leonard and Clippers president Lawrence Frank concerning the salary cap circumvention allegations against them during their press conference. The pair also unpack Giannis Antetokounmpo commenting how he wants to compete for another championship, it just might not be in Milwaukee. Plus, is LeBron James really going to be willing to share the ball more with Luka? And did the Warriors and Kuminga only kick the can down the road with his contract or will he finally find his fit on the Golden State roster?(1:52) The Big Number: Clippers have no evidence to prove their innocence(20:20) Little Numbers: Giannis wants 2nd championship(25:12) Little Numbers: Will LeBron really share the ball more with Luka?(31:40) Little Numbers: Denver's plus/minus without Jokic(37:01) Little Numbers: Cleveland's new starting 5(42:35) Kuminga finally agrees to contract with Warriors Subscribe to the The Big Number on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine break down the Houston Rockets’ outlook after Fred VanVleet's devastating ACL injury and reveal just how big a blow it is to Houston’s contender status. Can Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard fill that void or does losing VanVleet put the brakes on their title chase, even with KD on the team? Plus, Dan shares insights from Knicks Media Day with fresh details on Jalen Brunson & Karl-Anthony Towns.(2:35) The Big Number: Fred VanVleet's injury(15:37) Little Numbers: Amen Thompson Net Rating(22:08) Little Numbers: Reed Sheppard 3PT shooting(26:30) Little Numbers: Rockets $1,255,588 under first apron(32:07) Little Numbers: Rockets future first round picks(39:11) New York Knicks media day recap Subscribe to the The Big Number on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine break down the latest in the Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga restricted free agency standoff. Has Kumingа played his final game for the Warriors? If so, Tom & Dan weigh the pros and cons of the Chicago Bulls, Charlotte Hornets, Sacramento Kings, Brooklyn Nets and others as potential fits. Later, the duo reacts to Adam Silver’s shifting public stance on the Kawhi Leonard and LA Clippers salary cap circumvention allegations.(1:51) The Big Number: Jonathan Kuminga contract stalemate(19:02) Little Numbers: Chicago Bulls free throw attempt rate(24:22) Little Numbers: Kuminga points scored rolling after setting a screen(32:01) Little Numbers: Washington Wizards individual 20-point performances(37:02) Little Numbers: Brooklyn Nets top-10 picks(42:51) Adam Silver comments on Kawhi controversy  Subscribe to the The Big Number on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine deep dive on the 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame class: who's a lock, and who deserves more consideration than they're getting? The duo start with Andre Iguodala, who has one big number going his way that could make him a lock. Next, Dan breaks down the chances of Marques Johnson, Blake Griffin, Shawn Marion and Lamarcus Aldridge based on their career numbers and advanced stats.Tom & Dan finish things off with the news that the Chicago Bulls re-signed Josh Giddey to a multi-year contract. The hosts look back on their free agency predictions (2 for 2 so far!) and discuss whether Cam Thomas made the right move taking his $6M qualifying offer.(1:45) - Is Andre Iguodala a Hall of Fame lock?(16:45) - Does Shawn Marion have the stats to make it in?(22:35) - Lamarcus Aldridge's Hall of Fame chances(28:10) - Marques Johnson's scoring average deserves consideration(31:40) - Is Blake Griffin being overrated as a HOF prospect?(39:40) - Josh Giddey, Cam Thomas & other free agency news Subscribe to the The Big Number on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine deep dive into this offseason’s free agency moves—or rather the lack thereof. What’s changed in the NBA that’s keeping All-Star level players with their current teams or moving via trade rather than making moves during free agency? The pair also assess the Clippers’ alleged cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard and a $28 million endorsement deal, unpacking what punishments the NBA may dole out if the claims are proven true.(2:27) The Big Number: All-Stars in free agency(15:54) Little Numbers: Orlando Magic pull-up 3s(21:03) Little Numbers: Atlanta Hawks 3-pointers(25:26) Little Numbers: Cam Johnson offensive EPM(28:49) Little Numbers: Clippers defense without Zubac(34:17) Kawhi Leonard earns $28M for ‘no show’ job Subscribe to the The Big Number on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

This week, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine dive into De’Aaron Fox getting big money with an extension from the San Antonio Spurs to play alongside Victor Wembanyama.Can Fox be the ideal running mate with Wemby and will it end with a playoff appearance? We break down all the reasons this could, or could not, be the perfect longterm marriage.Plus, Luka Doncic and Mikal Bridges get their extensions with the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks and George Niang’s homecoming gets rerouted to Utah.(1:33) The Big Number: 5 games with Fox + Wemby(15:45) Little Numbers: Fox shooting averages(20:01) Little Numbers: De’Aaron drives to the basket(23:08) Little Numbers: Fox 3PT shooting(27:24) Little Numbers: Spurs playoff drought(33:23) Luka signs extension with Lakers(37:22) Bridges re-signs with Knicks(41:21) Celtics trade Niang to Jazz Subscribe to the The Big Number on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

This week, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine dive into Men’s Health Luka — the shock heard 'round the NBA. Is this the season Luka Doncic finally cashes in on all that MVP hype? We break down the jaw-dropping 1.4 expected MVPs stat, why his shredded transformation could change everything and whether the Lakers' roster chaos might hold him back. Plus: RFA contract predictions, why 40-point games don’t always equal big paydays, and the very real possibility that Cam Thomas is better than Tim Duncan (kidding).(1:20) - Is Luka 2.0 ready for an MVP run?(15:55) - Can Lakers win enough games for Luka to win MVP?(19:30) - Lakers' defensive concerns(23:30) - Can Lakers offense be good enough to support Luka MVP bid?(27:20) - Can Luka stay healthy enough to win MVP? Subscribe to the The Big Number on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine crunched the numbers after the CP3 news became official: the 2025-26 LA Clippers are now, officially, the oldest team in NBA history. With an average age of 33.2 years old (!), the Clippers have surpassed the previous record held by the Stockton-and-Malone Utah Jazz. Could this actually work out in LA's favor? Tom and Dan think the Clippers' depth and versatility could propel them to the top of the West if things break their way. Don't miss this episode of The Big Number, which deep dives on Brook Lopez, Bradley Beal, James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, Chris Paul and the rest of the seasoned vets that have their eyes on the prize after an interesting offseason.(1:45) - Clippers have the oldest roster in history(16:05) - Little Numbers: Are Clippers built to succeed in 2025 despite their age?(33:40) - Marcus Smart joins the Lakers + our favorite offseason additions Subscribe to the The Big Number on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

On this episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine react to Paul George's latest injury. Do the Philadelphia 76ers have serious reason for concern here, especially after the disaster that was PG13's debut season with the team? And the guys wonder if the team is better off trading both George AND Joel Embiid -- should Morey embrace the youth movement and move forward with the core of Maxey and Edgecombe? Would Philly fans riot if Embiid was moved?? PLUS -- Tom broke the internet on Tuesday with his in-depth reporting on the Malik Beasley investigation. Don't miss his further sleuthing on that insane story involving "Moose NBA." Lastly, before the buzzer Tom weighs in on the news that Bradley Beal was finally bought out by the Phoenix Suns and is now a member of the LA Clippers. What is their ceiling now with Beal? It's all ahead.(2:09) The Big Number: 15 Sixers big three games played together(19:15) Little Numbers: Jared McCain shooting(25:06) Little Numbers: Quentin Grimes impact(30:11) Little Numbers: VJ Edgecombe potential(35:16) Little Numbers: Joel Embiid plus-minus(40:50) Malik Beasley gambling allegations(57:26) Bradley Beal agrees to buyout with Suns Subscribe to the The Big Number on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

It's no secret the NBA's Western Conference has been better than its Eastern Conference for some time now, but how big is that imbalance? Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine kick off this week's Big Number with a shocking stat: the East could win their next 1,318 consecutive games vs. Western Conference teams and STILL not be .500 vs. the their opponents in their head-to-head record since 2000.Tom argues that the East vs. West power imbalance is greater than ever and that it might send one LeBron James seeking a trade or some sort of move back to his hometown in Cleveland to put the final chapter on his Hall of Fame career. Tom even brings a crazy four-team trade to the table that would make it all work!Later in the show, Dan shares some little numbers around the Chicago Bulls without Lonzo Ball (which they should get used to now that he's on Cleveland), the Knicks starters' minutes per game vs. the Western Conference, the Orlando Magic's offensive rating against the West and the Atlanta Hawks defensive efficiency in the Trae Young era.Also, Mike Brown will be reportedly the next coach of the New York Knicks. The guys react to the news live & share a touching get well soon message for the one and only Red Panda.(1:30) - 1,318: West's head-to-head advantage over the East since 2000(5:40) - Why East vs. West talent disadvantage could send LeBron back to CLE(17:25) - Why Chicago will struggle more without Lonzo Ball(23:35) - Knicks roster minutes per game vs. West(29:10) - Breaking: Mike Brown to New York Knicks(35:40) - Orlando's offensive rating vs. West(39:30) - Atlanta's defensive efficiency in the Trae Young era(45:30) - Get well soon to Red Panda & Jaren Jackson Jr.(48:30) - Unpacking Milwaukee's move from Lillard to Turner🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports Podcasts Subscribe to the The Big Number on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv