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The Big Number

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.2026 Yahoo Sports Basketball
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  • Giannis FINALLY asks out of Milwaukee, but where will he go?
    Jan 28 2026

    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 dark horse candidates that can provide the Bucks’ demand for young talent and draft picks? Can Stephen Curry and Giannis team up in the Bay?
    That and more in today’s Big Number!


    (1:14) Giannis 'ready for a new home'
    (15:44) Giannis to Nets?
    (29:22) Giannis to Heat?
    (35:54) Giannis to Hawks?
    (42:10) Why Giannis won't go to New York
    (55:42) Giannis to Pistons?
    (1:03:07) Giannis to Spurs?
    (1:10:29) What if Giannis stays with Bucks?

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    1 h et 17 min
  • Can Golden State survive without Jimmy Butler + KAT causing chaos for Knicks?
    Jan 21 2026

    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 blame?

    (1:06) The Big Number: Jimmy Butler out for the season
    (28:08) The Little Numbers: Warriors offense without Butler
    (32:44) The Little Numbers: Draymond Green's salary
    (36:53) The Little Numbers: Golden State's playoff odds
    (42:56) Is KAT what's wrong with the Knicks?

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    1 h et 1 min
  • Jaylen Brown's fine & NBA free throw decline + Trade Deadline rumor mill heats up
    Jan 14 2026

    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 thoughts on the best fit for Ja Morant.

    Later, they react to Giannis being booed by his home crowd. Should the Bucks trade Giannis for Jalen Johnson? Plus, they discuss Anthony Davis not undergoing surgery for his hand injury and confirm he is back on the trade block. Where would he fit best?

    1:12 - The Big Number: $35,000 - Jaylen Brown’s fine for criticizing refs
    3:50 - NBA scoring drought: What's causing the slump?
    15:57 - The Little Numbers: 77 - 3-shot fouls called since January 1st
    22:11 - The Little Numbers: 12 - teams with at least 17% of total points from free throws
    26:43 - The Little Numbers: 3.4% - OKC’s FTA rate increase in the new year
    30:49 - Latest with the trade deadline
    32:41 - What’s next for Ja Morant?
    37:37 - Anthony Davis back on the trade block
    47:10 - Giannis gets booed by home crowd

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    51 min
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