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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 number to the test and explain the one thing from the world of basketball that was hidden in plain sight. Listen to THE BIG NUMBER for a fun conversation filled with jokes, stats that you won’t hear anywhere else and become a smarter NBA fan in the process.

  1. HACE 5 DÍAS

    How will James Harden fit with Cavs? + Anthony Davis traded!

    It’s trade deadline mania for the Big Number!  Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine recap the out-of-nowhere James Harden-Darius Garland swap between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Cleveland Cavaliers and discuss the implications for both teams, as well as an impatient Donovan Mitchell.  First, Tom live reacts to the biggest trade deadline shock yet: Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards? What were the motivations behind this trade? Winners and losers? Is this all that Luka Doncic was ultimately worth?  Later, the pair make the rounds for the rest of the big headlines before deadline day: Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz, and the de facto love letter Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered to the city of Milwaukee via local media.  Plus, why are the Jazz making a win-now move with all the incentives in the world to tank? Is Giannis Antetokounmpo really going to be moved? Will James Harden have a shot at a championship with his fourth team in six years? All that and more, today!  00:00 Welcome 00:05 Anthony Davis traded  11:44 Big number: 179.7 - James Harden career win shares  34:42 Little number: 112.4 - Cavs' offensive rating without Donovan Mitchell  41:20 Little number: 161- minutes the Cavs’ “core four” players have played  45:13 Little number: 53,817,156 — amount Donovan Mitchell is owed on the player option he holds for the 2027-28 season  55:21 Giannis watch  1:03:27 Jaren Jackson Jr. traded to Jazz Subscribe to the The Big Number on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

    1 h y 21 min

  2. 28 ENE

    Giannis FINALLY asks out of Milwaukee, but where will he go?

    It's an emergency live podcast for today’s Big Number! Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine react to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s trade request from the Milwaukee Bucks. The pair discuss the paltry roster Milwaukee has built around the Greek Freak that has him “ready for a new home,” and mull over potential trade scenarios.  Do the New York Knicks and the Miami Heat have a shot at Antetokounmpo? Are there any dark horse candidates that can provide the Bucks’ demand for young talent and draft picks? Can Stephen Curry and Giannis team up in the Bay? That and more in today’s Big Number! (1:14) Giannis 'ready for a new home' (15:44) Giannis to Nets? (29:22) Giannis to Heat? (35:54) Giannis to Hawks? (42:10) Why Giannis won't go to New York (55:42) Giannis to Pistons? (1:03:07) Giannis to Spurs? (1:10:29) What if Giannis stays with Bucks? Subscribe to the The Big Number on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

    1 h y 17 min

  3. 21 ENE

    Can Golden State survive without Jimmy Butler + KAT causing chaos for Knicks?

    Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine react to Jimmy Butler's season-ending ACL injury and discuss its impact on Golden State. Is there a Kuminga or Butler trade that could possibly save the Warriors' season? Plus, they break down what’s going on with the New York Knicks as their downhill slide continues after the NBA Cup. Is the criticism of Karl-Anthony Towns fair, or should Mike Brown shoulder the blame? (1:06) The Big Number: Jimmy Butler out for the season (28:08) The Little Numbers: Warriors offense without Butler (32:44) The Little Numbers: Draymond Green's salary (36:53) The Little Numbers: Golden State's playoff odds (42:56) Is KAT what's wrong with the Knicks? Subscribe to the The Big Number on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

    1 h y 1 min

  4. 14 ENE

    Jaylen Brown's fine & NBA free throw decline + Trade Deadline rumor mill heats up

    Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine discuss Jaylen Brown’s $35,000 fine after calling out the NBA refs, break down how the lack of foul shots is impacting the league in the new year and ask what can be done to end the scoring drought. Next, they dive into the latest NBA trade deadline rumor mill news. The duo breaks down Rich Paul’s comments surrounding a potential Austin Reaves trade and gives their thoughts on the best fit for Ja Morant. Later, they react to Giannis being booed by his home crowd. Should the Bucks trade Giannis for Jalen Johnson? Plus, they discuss Anthony Davis not undergoing surgery for his hand injury and confirm he is back on the trade block. Where would he fit best? 1:12 - The Big Number: $35,000 - Jaylen Brown’s fine for criticizing refs 3:50 - NBA scoring drought: What's causing the slump? 15:57 - The Little Numbers: 77 - 3-shot fouls called since January 1st 22:11 - The Little Numbers: 12 - teams with at least 17% of total points from free throws 26:43 - The Little Numbers: 3.4% - OKC’s FTA rate increase in the new year 30:49 - Latest with the trade deadline 32:41 - What’s next for Ja Morant? 37:37 - Anthony Davis back on the trade block 47:10 - Giannis gets booed by home crowd Subscribe to the The Big Number on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

    51 min

  5. 7 ENE

    NBA Cup hangover: why winning in Vegas means losing in January + Trae Young trade watch

    On this episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine discuss if what happens in Vegas, truly does stay in Vegas. The numbers show that the NBA Cup champions face a very interesting decline in the Cup’s immediate aftermath, and the New York Knicks are the most recent victims of the NBA Las Vegas hangover, losing 4 straight. They also look into other teams suffering post-NBA Cup, including the once-seemingly invincible Oklahoma City Thunder and the preseason Eastern darling Orlando Magic. What’s causing this sudden slip for these contenders? Tom and Dan investigate. Plus, the pair look into Trae Young’s fit as a Washington Wizard and predict next season’s success with the star guard at the helm.   (0:57) The Big Number: NBA Cup hangover (16:10) Jalen Williams shooting woes (24:37) Knicks defensive drama (33:17) Magic struggling without Suggs (43:17) Does trading Trae to the Wizards make sense? Subscribe to the The Big Number on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

    1 h y 2 min

  6. 30/12/2025

    Nikola Jokic injury implications + should Trae Young be WAIVED?

    In the final Big Number episode of 2025, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine discuss the major implications of the Nikola Jokic knee extension and how it affects both the NBA’s MVP race, as well as the Denver Nuggets’ playoff chances. Then, they take a look at some of the most trade-eligible players for the new year, leading with Anthony Davis, who despite being one of the most effective players while on the court, still provides question marks on his ability to stay on it. The pair also address the Zach LaVine situation in Sacramento - should he get traded, and where to? Finally, the Trae Young fiasco in Atlanta is picked apart - what should the Hawks do? Is waiving the former superstar point guard on the table? That and more on today’s Big Number. (01:08) The Big Number: 4 - minimum number of weeks Jokic misses with knee injury (19:08) The Little Numbers: 1.5 - Anthony Davis’ estimated plus minus (21:03) New team, new year: potential landing spots for Anthony Davis (24:06) The Little Numbers: 13 - players avg. 25+ points on .600 true shooting percentage (26:16) New team, new year: will Michael Porter Jr. have a new team in 2026? (28:51) The Little Numbers: 10 - Zach LaVine 3-point attempts per possession (38:18) The Little Numbers: 126.2 - Hawks’ defensive rating with Trae Young (49:06) Should the Hawks waive Trae Young? Subscribe to the The Big Number on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

    56 min

  7. 23/12/2025

    NBA Christmas Day players to watch + should the NBA ditch the Draft?

    Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine break down the NBA’s Christmas Day slate and preview Cooper Flagg’s historic holiday start at just 19 years, 4 days old. Dan then shares four little numbers for the top players to watch in each Christmas Day game: Karl-Anthony Towns’ defensive leap for the Knicks, Stephon Castle’s ascent with the Spurs, LeBron James’ shift away from predominantly creating his own shots and Jamal Murray’s elite efficiency for Denver.  Later, Tom & Dan push for radical reform and suggest the NBA get rid of the Draft system to prevent teams from tanking.  (1:23) The Big Number: Flagg’s Christmas Day debut (17:28) The Little Numbers: KAT at-rim defense (22:21) The Little Numbers: Stephon Castle a superstar? (27:35) The Little Numbers: LeBron’s assisted baskets (33:11) The Little Numbers: Jamal Murray’s efficiency (38:24) Should the NBA get rid of the Draft? Subscribe to the The Big Number on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

    53 min

  8. 17/12/2025

    New York Knicks are NBA Cup champions + how can the NBA solve the injury crisis?

    Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine break down the New York Knicks’ first NBA Cup championship run. Following the departure of Tom Thibodeau, has the Knickerbockers’ offensive scheme unlocked a new level? With the defense maintaining its integrity as the offense continues to explode, are the Knicks now a real championship threat? Then, the pair discusses and shares their thoughts on the Knicks' decision not to celebrate their NBA Cup championship with a banner.  Later, they respond to commissioner Adam Silver’s comments regarding the NBA injury crisis and propose solutions to end the prolonged absence of star power for the league. (1:14) The big number: $530,933 - Knicks player earnings from NBA Cup  (11:20) Knicks refuse to hang NBA Cup Banner  (19:32) The little number: +21.5 Knicks net rating with Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart on the floor  (22:36) The little number: 7.9 minutes per game Jalen Brunson has possession of the ball this season  (26:40) The little number: 11th - Knicks defensive efficiency ranking (32:07) Injury Crisis Update Subscribe to the The Big Number on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

    49 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 number to the test and explain the one thing from the world of basketball that was hidden in plain sight. Listen to THE BIG NUMBER for a fun conversation filled with jokes, stats that you won’t hear anywhere else and become a smarter NBA fan in the process.

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  • Años de actividad
    2024 - 2026
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