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.
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? (1:49) The Big Number: Can Knicks survive championship hangover? (18:14) Can 76ers win the East? (23:51) Can Celtics win the East? (29:02) Can Pistons win the East? (37:12) 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
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
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
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
Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine dive into the electric start to the NBA offseason. LeBron James has ended his tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers! Where does he go next? Tom and Dan go over the likely teams that the King will choose for the next stop in his storied career. Plus, the duo delve into the recently completed trades, from Toronto with Kawhi Leonard to Los Angeles with Walker Kessler. 01:30 TBN: LeBron's All Star team mates 27:23 Will LeBron team up with Steph? 35:00 Could LeBron go to the Timberwolves? 51:05 Walker Kessler to the Lakers 1:03:22 Kawhi Leonard returns to Toronto 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
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 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
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 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
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 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
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 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
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 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
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 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
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 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
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) 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
Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine react to LeBron James’ sensational performances in the Lakers wins against the Rockets in their first two games of the NBA Playoffs. Is there any hope for KD & Houston? Or will vintage LeBron prove unstoppable? The duo also breaks down the most exciting postseason series as the Sixers get even with the Celtics and the Timberwolves take down the Nuggets. Can the Spurs survive the Blazers with Victor Wembanyama in concussion protocol? Plus, did the Atlanta Hawks discover the secret to taking down the New York Knicks? Lebron: 1:11 Wemby: 20:10 76ers: 28:59 Jokic - Rudy: 34:59 Knicks - Hawks: 41:56 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
On today’s Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine cover the two terrific Tuesday games that kicked off the NBA playoffs, the Charlotte Hornets vs the Miami Heat & the Portland Trail Blazers vs the Phoenix Suns. Do Deni Avdija and the Trail Blazers stand a chance against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs? What will happen to LaMelo Ball following the dirty play made on Bam Adebayo? Those questions and more, answered on the show! 01:54 How will Deni Avdija matchup vs Victor Wembanyama? 24:15 How long has it been since Deni and Victor started against each other? 28:33 The Blazers struggle on jumpers 32:39 Will turn overs effect this series? 43:25 Thriller in Charlotte between the Hornets and Heat 49:35 Should Lamelo Ball be punished for tripping Bam Adebayo 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
On an action-packed episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine take a deep look into the Charlotte Hornets' sensational second half of the season. Tom and Dan round out the show by taking a closer look at aging stars and their fight against Father Time. All that and more on this episode of The Big Number! 1:15 Big Number: +10.8 -Charlotte Hornets’ NetRating in 2nd half of season 18:30 ROTY race: Cooper Flagg vs. Kon Knueppel 30:03 Little number: 278 - amount of points Hornets’ starting 5 outscored opponents 34:17 Little numbers:127 - Hornets’ offensive rating in minutes without LaMelo Ball on the floor and Coby White on the floor 40:03 Little numbers: 3 - Hornets’ ranking among likely postseason teams in both average distance covered per game and average speed traveled per game 46:50 Steph Curry’s return 52:13 LeBron, Curry, Kawhi & Kevin Durant continue dominance 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
We have an action-packed episode of The Big Number coming your way! Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine discuss the Pistons’ keys to success without Cade Cunningham and what to expect heading into the Pistons-Wolves matchup. Next, Tom shares other teams that have experienced the same twisted reality of performing better without their superstar. What does this mean? Then, the duo makes their cases for who should land the fifth spot for First Team All-NBA. Should Kawhi Leonard’s elite offense land him a spot? Is Jaylen Brown’s resume enough? Will Kevin Durant make his seventh All-NBA First Team appearance? Later, they preview what to expect with the electric Lakers-Thunder matchup between the two juggernauts. Is this a potential MVP showdown between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic? All that and more on this episode of The Big Number! The Big Number: (01:54) Little Number 1 Kawhi: (25:45) Little Number 2 All NBA: (32:17) Little Number 3 KD: (38:42) Lakers - Thunder Preview: (44:16) 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
Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine break down the NBA MVP debate between Victor Wembanyama and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander by diving deep into the advanced stats. With Wemby’s league-best +16.5 on/off swing and SGA’s dominance across nearly every all-in-one metric, the MVP race may be closer than the odds indicate. Tom & Dan also discuss why the NBA’s 65-game rule might be overdue for reconsideration and react to the possible NBA expansion into Las Vegas and Seattle. (1:12) Wemby’s MVP case (22:22) SGA’s MVP case (40:43) NBPA calls for awards rule changes (1:02:50) NBA votes to explore expansion 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
We have an action-packed episode of The Big Number coming your way! Dan Devine and Tom Haberstroh break down Luka Doncic’s dominance this stretch. They discuss the recipe for success for the Lakers and Marcus Smart’s contributions this year. Where do the Lakers actually stand in the West? Is this the peak version of Luka? Next, they share how the Lakers’ defense is improving in the stretch. But is this a real top-10 defense, or is the sample size too small? Plus, the duo analyzes the impact of LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves on the court together and how their roles are evolving. What version of LeBron will we see in the postseason? Later, Tom and Dan discuss the NBA holding a vote to explore adding expansion teams, exclusively in Las Vegas and Seattle. What does the potential return of the Seattle Supersonics mean for the NBA? What are the ripple effects of expansion? All that and more on this episode of The Big Number! (1:10) The Big Number - Luka's Hot Streak (22:26) The Little Number 1 - Luka from 3 (26:34) The Little Number 2 - Lakers Defensive Efficiency (32:35) The Little Number 3 - Lakers Big 3 +/- (43:11) NBA Expansion 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
On this episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine marvel at Bam Adebayo's big night as he passed Kobe Bryant for 2nd most points in a game in NBA History with 83. To round out the show, Tom and Dan take a look into the Lakers' success with Austin Reaves and Luca Doncic on the floor without LeBron James. All this and more on this week's episode of The Big Number! 1:10 Big number: 83 - Bam Adebayo’s points vs. Washington 27:10 Little numbers: 6 - players in play-by-play era w/30 pt quarters 31:05 Little numbers 26: number of personal fouls Adebayo drew 36:25 Little numbers: 22 - number of Adebayo 3pt attempts 40:10 Most unlikely sports record ever? 42:24 Lakers 10-2 without LeBron 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
