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The Big Number

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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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#90
August 26 · 54 min
3 myths surrounding the Clippers investigation 357 days after it began
Tom Haberstroh & Amin Elhassan break down the NBA’s ongoing investigation into Steve Ballmer and the Los Angeles Clippers.
#89
August 19 · 1 hr 2 min
What the $12.5 billion Lakers sale means for Luka, LA & the NBA
Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine break down the $12.5 billion sale of the Los Angeles Lakers.
#88
August 5 · 1 hr 20 min
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.
#87
July 29 · 1 hr
Can Knicks overcome NBA history to repeat as champs? East title threats + Warriors shaky future
Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine break down the likelihood of the Knicks repeating as champions next season.
#86
July 24 · 53 min
LeBron James signs with 76ers: Instant reaction and analysis
Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine react to LeBron James choosing the 76ers
#85
July 15 · 1 hr
Caleb Wilson’s shocking summer league + updates in Kawhi Leonard-Aspiration saga
Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine react to Caleb Wilson's summer league start, review other top 2026 NBA draft picks' performances, and discuss new developments with Kawhi Leonard and Aspiration.
#84
July 8 · 1 hr 12 min
Jaylen Brown vs. Brad Stevens' optionality + Donovan Mitchell gets paid in Cleveland
Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine look into what led the Boston Celtics to trade away the Finals MVP Jaylen Brown.
#83
July 1 · 1 hr 20 min
Where will LeBron go? + breaking down the wild offseason start
Tom and Dan break down where they think LeBron James will go as well as other free agency news.
#82
June 25 · 55 min
Breaking down the blockbuster Giannis trade + Does LaMelo solve the Timberwolves' issues?
Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine react to the Giannis Antetokounmpo & LaMelo Ball trades.
#81
June 17 · 1 hr 9 min
How Brunson's clutch scoring can lead the Knicks to a repeat title + does Giannis to the Heat make any sense?
Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine react to the Knicks’ magical postseason run to become the 2026 NBA champions.
#80
June 4 · 1 hr
The Brunson Burner lights up San Antonio, what to watch for Game 2 + Giannis on the move?
Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine recap the electric Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
#79
May 28 · 1 hr 16 min
Knicks’ historic 11-game streak + SGA is the NBA’s no. 1 faller
Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine analyze the New York Knicks’ unbelievable 11-game stretch en route to the NBA Finals.
#78
May 20 · 1 hr 3 min
Cavaliers collapse, Wemby dominates in WCF + Jason Kidd out in Dallas
Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine break down the Cavaliers epic collapse in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
#77
May 13 · 1 hr 10 min
Is LeBron a Hall of Famer 4x over? Spurs stifle Wolves & Daryl Morey out for 76ers
Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine break down LeBron James’ insane Hall of Fame resume.
#76
May 6 · 1 hr 2 min
Harden’s historic turnover ratio, Embiid sidelined for Game 2 + is Jalen Brown’s time in Boston over?
Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine dive into the stats to break down each of the Game 1s from the East & West Conference Semis.
#75
April 29 · 1 hr 11 min
KAT unlocked by Mike Brown, Celtics go cold + anti-tanking draft measures
Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine dissect how Mike Brown has unlocked Karl-Anthony Towns, the Celtics get cold from the field and the NBA has proposed new anti-tanking draft measures.
#74
April 22 · 1 hr 1 min
LeBron’s post-ups lead Lakers charge vs. Rockets + Playoff shockers from Blazers, Hawks & Sixers
LeBron James turns back the clock, Victor Wembanyama enters concussion protocol and the Knicks blow a late lead to the Hawks.
#73
April 15 · 1 hr 8 min
Showdown between Deni and Wemby + a thriller in Charlotte
How will Deni and Wemby matchup, plus Tom and Dan react to the Hornets and Heat thriller.
#72
April 8 · 1 hr 1 min
Hornets' sensational second half of the season + Steph Curry returns to the Warriors lineup
On this episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine break down the Charlotte Hornets second half as well as take a look into Steph, KD, LeBron and Kawhi's secret to longevity.
#71
April 1 · 53 min
Pistons keep rolling without Cade + who makes first team All-NBA?
Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine discuss the Pistons’ keys to success without Cade Cunningham, make their cases for who should land the fifth spot for First Team All-NBA and preview upcoming electric matchups.

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