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EPISODE · Jan 7, 2026 · 1H 2M

NBA Cup hangover: why winning in Vegas means losing in January + Trae Young trade watch

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On this episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine discuss if what happens in Vegas, truly does stay in Vegas. The numbers show that the NBA Cup champions face a very interesting decline in the Cup’s immediate aftermath, and the New York Knicks are the most recent victims of the NBA Las Vegas hangover, losing 4 straight.They also look into other teams suffering post-NBA Cup, including the once-seemingly invincible Oklahoma City Thunder and the preseason Eastern darling Orlando Magic. What’s causing this sudden slip for these contenders? Tom and Dan investigate.Plus, the pair look into Trae Young’s fit as a Washington Wizard and predict next season’s success with the star guard at the helm. (0:57) The Big Number: NBA Cup hangover(16:10) Jalen Williams shooting woes(24:37) Knicks defensive drama(33:17) Magic struggling without Suggs(43:17) Does trading Trae to the Wizards make sense? Subscribe to the The Big Number on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine discuss why NBA Cup champions consistently face a decline in the Cup’s immediate aftermath.

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