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LeBron James is headed to the Philadelphia 76ers, and the shockwaves are significant. The conversation dives deep on why LeBron chose Philly over Miami, Cleveland, Golden State and Minnesota, breaking down the Sixers’ stacked new lineup and what this means for their championship odds. 

 

Longtime Lakers reporter,Mike Trudell, joins to discuss LeBron’s fit, potential legacy impact and fresh leadership role alongside Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown. Then, Sam Esfandiari of the Light Years Ahead podcast jumps in to analyze Golden State’s lack of moves and how the Warriors and other contenders missed out.

 

(0:36) LeBron James signs with Philadelphia

(9:55) Mike Trudell joins the show

(22:38) LeBron's fit with 76ers

(48:47) Sam Esfandiari joins the show 

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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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We have a fun episode of the Dunker Spot coming your way!

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones take mailbag questions from viewers! Which NBA team had the had the best offseason? How do the guys watch and analyze basketball games? Who in the NBA is poised for a comeback next season?

Next, Portland Fire head coach Alex Sarama joins the show to break down his coaching philosophy, the challenges of being an expansion team and how he is developing the Fire. 

Plus, Gabriela Jaquez joins and discusses the adjustment period to the WNBA, her welcome to the W moment and who has the best tunnel fits. 

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0:43 Mailbag

40:28 Portland Fire HC Alex Sarama joins

01:16:41 Gabriela Jaquez joins 

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Kevin O’Connor is joined by Tom Haberstroh to cover the latest NBA free agency news. All is quiet on the LeBron James front - what is the King waiting for? What roster is best equipped for LeBron to add his talent to?

Then, KOC and Tom take mailbag questions. How will Caleb Wilson fit in Chicago? How good will Payton Pritchard be next season? Plus, Tom talks about his broadcast run with the Portland Trail Blazers.

(0:55) LeBron James' indecision

(31:53) Jonathan Kuminga remains a free agent

(36:47) Rockets hire Chip Engelland

(43:05) Expectations for Payton Prtichard this season

(49:19) How will Wilson & Buzelis fit together in Chicago?

(55:16) Trail Blazers' future in Portland at risk?

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We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!

First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones catch up on the latest transaction news in the NBA, headlined by the three-team deal that sent former #1 pick Zaccharie Risacher to the Dallas Mavericks and Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks. They then discuss the most interesting free agents available and their ideal fits.

On the WNBA side, the guys discuss the historic pace the Indiana Fever's offense is on, then have a nuanced conversation about the New York Liberty. How much of the Liberty's season is salvageable?

They close with an All-Star discussion: grading the draft between Team Coop and Team Spoon, sharing the lineups and matchups they're most excited about, and debating who should be the Kelsey Plum replacement.

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0:34 — Hawks/Mavs/Thunder trade

20:52 -- Matisse Thybulle to the Lakers

25:20 -- LeBron James update

32:36 -- Interesting ball-handlers available

42:10 -- Interesting wings available

47:09 -- Interesting bigs available

51:20 -- Indiana Fever offense

01:01:03 -- What's up with the New York Liberty?

01:22:50 -- WNBA All-Star conversation

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