Episodes

  • 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?
    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?
    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
  • Knicks’ historic 11-game streak + SGA is the NBA’s no. 1 faller
    May 28 2026

    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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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Cavaliers collapse, Wemby dominates in WCF + Jason Kidd out in Dallas
    May 20 2026

    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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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Is LeBron a Hall of Famer 4x over? Spurs stifle Wolves & Daryl Morey out for 76ers
    May 13 2026

    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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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Harden’s historic turnover ratio, Embiid sidelined for Game 2 + is Jalen Brown’s time in Boston over?
    May 6 2026

    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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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • KAT unlocked by Mike Brown, Celtics go cold + anti-tanking draft measures
    Apr 29 2026

    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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    1 hr and 11 mins