It’s trade deadline mania for the Big Number!
Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine recap the out-of-nowhere James Harden-Darius Garland swap between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Cleveland Cavaliers and discuss the implications for both teams, as well as an impatient Donovan Mitchell.
First, Tom live reacts to the biggest trade deadline shock yet: Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards? What were the motivations behind this trade? Winners and losers? Is this all that Luka Doncic was ultimately worth?
Later, the pair make the rounds for the rest of the big headlines before deadline day: Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz, and the de facto love letter Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered to the city of Milwaukee via local media.
Plus, why are the Jazz making a win-now move with all the incentives in the world to tank? Is Giannis Antetokounmpo really going to be moved? Will James Harden have a shot at a championship with his fourth team in six years? All that and more, today!
00:00 Welcome 00:05 Anthony Davis traded
11:44 Big number: 179.7 – James Harden career win shares
34:42 Little number: 112.4 – Cavs’ offensive rating without Donovan Mitchell
41:20 Little number: 161- minutes the Cavs’ “core four” players have played
45:13 Little number: 53,817,156 — amount Donovan Mitchell is owed on the player option he holds for the 2027-28 season
55:21 Giannis watch
1:03:27 Jaren Jackson Jr. traded to Jazz
LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 22: LA Clippers guard James Harden (1) sprints down court during the Los Angeles Lakers vs LA Clippers NBA game on January 22, 2026, at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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