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.
Latest episodes
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43 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 jo…
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54 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…
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1 h 02
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 Jo…
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1 h 20
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…
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1 h 00
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 Ph…
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53 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…
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1 h 00
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 disc…
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1 h 12
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 wha…
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1 h 20
Where will LeBron go? + breaking down the wild offseason start
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 g…
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55 min
Breaking down the blockbuster Giannis trade + Does LaMelo solve the Timberwolves' issues?
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 t…
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1 h 09
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 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’ succe…
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1 h 00
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, powered by Brunson’s late-game heroics. The pair dissect how Jalen Brunson may well be one of the most wi…
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1 h 16
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. Do they have a shot at taking down the titans that are the Oklah…
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1 h 03
Cavaliers collapse, Wemby dominates in WCF + Jason Kidd out in Dallas
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…
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1 h 10
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, and make the jaw-dropping claim that LeBron could have FOUR separate Hall of Fame careers across…
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1 h 02
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. Can the Cavs bounce back from Harden’s lopsided points to t…
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1 h 11
KAT unlocked by Mike Brown, Celtics go cold + anti-tanking draft measures
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…
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1 h 01
LeBron’s post-ups lead Lakers charge vs. Rockets + Playoff shockers from Blazers, Hawks & Sixers
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 f…
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1 h 08
Showdown between Deni and Wemby + a thriller in Charlotte
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 T…
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1 h 01
Hornets' sensational second half of the season + Steph Curry returns to the Warriors lineup
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 o…