Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine discuss the major implications of Nikola Jokic's injury and propose that the Hawks waive Trae Young if no other team will trade for him.
In the final Big Number episode of 2025, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine discuss the major implications of the Nikola Jokic knee extension and how it affects both the NBA’s MVP race, as well as the Denver Nuggets’ playoff chances.
Then, they take a look at some of the most trade-eligible players for the new year, leading with Anthony Davis, who despite being one of the most effective players while on the court, still provides question marks on his ability to stay on it. The pair also address the Zach LaVine situation in Sacramento - should he get traded, and where to?
Finally, the Trae Young fiasco in Atlanta is picked apart - what should the Hawks do? Is waiving the former superstar point guard on the table? That and more on today’s Big Number.
(01:08) The Big Number: 4 - minimum number of weeks Jokic misses with knee injury
(19:08) The Little Numbers: 1.5 - Anthony Davis’ estimated plus minus
(21:03) New team, new year: potential landing spots for Anthony Davis
(24:06) The Little Numbers: 13 - players avg. 25+ points on .600 true shooting percentage
(26:16) New team, new year: will Michael Porter Jr. have a new team in 2026?
(28:51) The Little Numbers: 10 - Zach LaVine 3-point attempts per possession
(38:18) The Little Numbers: 126.2 - Hawks’ defensive rating with Trae Young
(49:06) Should the Hawks waive Trae Young?