The Big Number

Is NBA free agency DEAD? and Kawhi’s ’no show’ job

Episode Summary

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine deep dive into this offseason’s free agency moves.

Episode Notes

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine deep dive into this offseason’s free agency moves—or rather the lack thereof. What’s changed in the NBA that’s keeping All-Star level players with their current teams or moving via trade rather than making moves during free agency? The pair also assess the Clippers’ alleged cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard and a $28 million endorsement deal, unpacking what punishments the NBA may dole out if the claims are proven true.

(2:27) The Big Number: All-Stars in free agency

(15:54) Little Numbers: Orlando Magic pull-up 3s

(21:03) Little Numbers: Atlanta Hawks 3-pointers

(25:26) Little Numbers: Cam Johnson offensive EPM

(28:49) Little Numbers: Clippers defense without Zubac

(34:17) Kawhi Leonard earns $28M for ‘no show’ job