The Big Number

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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-Alexa...

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...

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 rooki...

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 $5...

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...

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 su...

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? Tho...

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 18:3...

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 wh...

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 r...

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...

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...

On today’s Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine break down the NBA’s hottest team: the Charlotte Hornets. What’s the secret behind their sudden rise to dominance? Then, the pair discuss the nuances of the Achilles injury return on the back of rumblings that Jayson Tatum may return this season. Is it a good idea, or should Tatum take it easy? That and more on today’s TBN! (01:04) The Big Numbe...

On today's episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine take a deep look into the MVP favorites. Are SGA and Jaylen Brown hurt by having a great team that performs just as well with them on the floor as they do off? From there Tom and Dan react to Luka Dončić's interesting choice to pass up a good look at a game-winning shot, potentially costing the Lakers the game vs. the Magic. All t...

Tom Haberstroh is joined by ESPN’s Brian Windhorst to dig into the NBA’s $500,000 fine for the Utah Jazz and debate whether fines can truly deter teams from benching their stars. Windhorst breaks down four of the league’s core values to explain why proposals to “fix” tanking rarely last.  The duo also look ahead to the second half of the season as the Spurs continue to close in on the Thunder in t...

We have an action-packed episode of The Big Number for you! First, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine discuss the controversial way the Utah Jazz are utilizing Jaren Jackson Jr. Next, the duo dives into the league-wide tanking concerns and why it is a significant issue in light of the NBA gambling indictments. What solutions can the league establish? Later, Dan and Tom discuss the small numbers, includ...

It’s trade deadline mania for the Big Number!  Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine recap the out-of-nowhere James Harden-Darius Garland swap between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Cleveland Cavaliers and discuss the implications for both teams, as well as an impatient Donovan Mitchell.  First, Tom live reacts to the biggest trade deadline shock yet: Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards? What were t...

It's an emergency live podcast for today’s Big Number! Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine react to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s trade request from the Milwaukee Bucks. The pair discuss the paltry roster Milwaukee has built around the Greek Freak that has him “ready for a new home,” and mull over potential trade scenarios.  Do the New York Knicks and the Miami Heat have a shot at Antetokounmpo? Are there any...

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine react to Jimmy Butler's season-ending ACL injury and discuss its impact on Golden State. Is there a Kuminga or Butler trade that could possibly save the Warriors' season? Plus, they break down what’s going on with the New York Knicks as their downhill slide continues after the NBA Cup. Is the criticism of Karl-Anthony Towns fair, or should Mike Brown shoulder the blam...

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine discuss Jaylen Brown’s $35,000 fine after calling out the NBA refs, break down how the lack of foul shots is impacting the league in the new year and ask what can be done to end the scoring drought. Next, they dive into the latest NBA trade deadline rumor mill news. The duo breaks down Rich Paul’s comments surrounding a potential Austin Reaves trade and gives their th...