This week, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine dive into De’Aaron Fox getting big money with an extension from the San Antonio Spurs to play alongside Victor Wembanyama.

Can Fox be the ideal running mate with Wemby and will it end with a playoff appearance? We break down all the reasons this could, or could not, be the perfect longterm marriage.

Plus, Luka Doncic and Mikal Bridges get their extensions with the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks and George Niang’s homecoming gets rerouted to Utah.

(1:33) The Big Number: 5 games with Fox + Wemby

(15:45) Little Numbers: Fox shooting averages

(20:01) Little Numbers: De’Aaron drives to the basket

(23:08) Little Numbers: Fox 3PT shooting

(27:24) Little Numbers: Spurs playoff drought

(33:23) Luka signs extension with Lakers

(37:22) Bridges re-signs with Knicks

(41:21) Celtics trade Niang to Jazz

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This week, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine dive into Men’s Health Luka — the shock heard 'round the NBA. Is this the season Luka Doncic finally cashes in on all that MVP hype? We break down the jaw-dropping 1.4 expected MVPs stat, why his shredded transformation could change everything and whether the Lakers' roster chaos might hold him back. Plus: RFA contract predictions, why 40-point games don’t always equal big paydays, and the very real possibility that Cam Thomas is better than Tim Duncan (kidding).

(1:20) - Is Luka 2.0 ready for an MVP run?

(15:55) - Can Lakers win enough games for Luka to win MVP?

(19:30) - Lakers' defensive concerns

(23:30) - Can Lakers offense be good enough to support Luka MVP bid?

(27:20) - Can Luka stay healthy enough to win MVP?

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Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine crunched the numbers after the CP3 news became official: the 2025-26 LA Clippers are now, officially, the oldest team in NBA history. With an average age of 33.2 years old (!), the Clippers have surpassed the previous record held by the Stockton-and-Malone Utah Jazz. Could this actually work out in LA's favor? Tom and Dan think the Clippers' depth and versatility could propel them to the top of the West if things break their way. Don't miss this episode of The Big Number, which deep dives on Brook Lopez, Bradley Beal, James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, Chris Paul and the rest of the seasoned vets that have their eyes on the prize after an interesting offseason.

(1:45) - Clippers have the oldest roster in history
(16:05) - Little Numbers: Are Clippers built to succeed in 2025 despite their age?
(33:40) - Marcus Smart joins the Lakers + our favorite offseason additions

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