The Big Number

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 million no-show endorsement deal with Aspiration and the latest trade hold between the Clippers and Raptors, Tom and Amin lay out what’s real and what’s myth in one of the league’s most consequential off-court stories.

(1:17) The Big Number: days since the investigation began

(22:25) Are Amin & Pablo out to get Kawhi?

(28:51) Is LeBron's $300 million loan circumventing the cap?

(41:22) Are the Raptors hoping LA gets a slap on the wrist?

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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 Josh Kushner, the ongoing Buss family legal saga and more.

Tom and Dan also discuss the on-court implications for Luka Doncic and the rest of the Lakers’ new, young roster. Later, they share which players returning from injury they are most excited to watch this season including Tyrese Haliburton and Zach Edey.

(1:20) The Big Number: Lakers' sale price

(31:09) Little Numbers: LA's defense

(34:51) Little Numbers: Lakers' projected net rating

(40:11) Little Numbers: LA's average age

(46:38) Comeback players to watch this season

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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?

Tom & Dan also share their favorite way-too-early over-under picks and debate how roster changes and rising talent floors could reshape the playoff picture.

(1:13) The Big Number: Eastern Conference win projections

(18:08) Way too early overs

(55:41) Way too early unders

 

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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?

 

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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? 

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