New York Knicks are NBA Cup champions + how can the NBA solve the injury crisis? episode artwork

EPISODE · Dec 17, 2025 · 49 MIN

New York Knicks are NBA Cup champions + how can the NBA solve the injury crisis?

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Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine break down the New York Knicks’ first NBA Cup championship run. Following the departure of Tom Thibodeau, has the Knickerbockers’ offensive scheme unlocked a new level? With the defense maintaining its integrity as the offense continues to explode, are the Knicks now a real championship threat? Then, the pair discusses and shares their thoughts on the Knicks' decision not to celebrate their NBA Cup championship with a banner. Later, they respond to commissioner Adam Silver’s comments regarding the NBA injury crisis and propose solutions to end the prolonged absence of star power for the league.(1:14) The big number: $530,933 - Knicks player earnings from NBA Cup (11:20) Knicks refuse to hang NBA Cup Banner (19:32) The little number: +21.5 Knicks net rating with Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart on the floor (22:36) The little number: 7.9 minutes per game Jalen Brunson has possession of the ball this season (26:40) The little number: 11th - Knicks defensive efficiency ranking(32:07) Injury Crisis Update 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 break down the New York Knicks’ first NBA Cup championship run. Later, they respond to commissioner Adam Silver’s comments regarding the NBA injury crisis and propose solutions to end the prolonged absence of star power for the league.

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