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The Big Number

The Big Number

By: Yahoo Sports
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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.2026 Yahoo Sports Basketball
Episodes
  • Breaking down the blockbuster Giannis trade + Does LaMelo solve the Timberwolves' issues?

    Breaking down the blockbuster Giannis trade + Does LaMelo solve the Timberwolves' issues?
    Jun 25 2026

    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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    55 mins
  • How Brunson's clutch scoring can lead the Knicks to a repeat title + does Giannis to the Heat make any sense?

    How Brunson's clutch scoring can lead the Knicks to a repeat title + does Giannis to the Heat make any sense?
    Jun 17 2026

    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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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • The Brunson Burner lights up San Antonio, what to watch for Game 2 + Giannis on the move?

    The Brunson Burner lights up San Antonio, what to watch for Game 2 + Giannis on the move?
    Jun 4 2026

    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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    1 hr and 1 min
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