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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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- Sep 30, 202643 min
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. Big Number: NBA stars moving teams this offseason Takeaways from Knicks media day Little Number: Toronto Raptors 3-PT shooting Little Number: Miami Heat seconds per touch Little Number: LeBron's career minutes (and counting!) The Big Number says goodbye 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
- Aug 26, 202654 min
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. The Big Number: days since the investigation began Are Amin & Pablo out to get Kawhi? Is LeBron's $300 million loan circumventing the cap? Are the Raptors hoping LA gets a slap on the wrist? 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
- Aug 19, 20261h 2m
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. The Big Number: Lakers' sale price Little Numbers: LA's defense Little Numbers: Lakers' projected net rating Little Numbers: LA's average age Comeback players to watch this season 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
- Aug 5, 20261h 20m
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. The Big Number: Eastern Conference win projections Way too early overs Way too early unders 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
- Jul 29, 20261h 0m
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? The Big Number: Can Knicks survive championship hangover? Can 76ers win the East? Can Celtics win the East? Can Pistons win the East? What now for the Warriors? 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
- Jul 24, 202653 min
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? 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
- Jul 15, 20261h 0m
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 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
- Jul 8, 20261h 12m
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 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
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