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Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine discuss Jaylen Brown’s $35,000 fine after calling out the NBA refs, break down how the lack of foul shots is impacting the league in the new year and ask what can be done to end the scoring drought.
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Next, they dive into the latest NBA trade deadline rumor mill news. The duo breaks down Rich Paul’s comments surrounding a potential Austin Reaves trade and gives their thoughts on the best fit for Ja Morant.
Later, they react to Giannis being booed by his home crowd. Should the Bucks trade Giannis for Jalen Johnson? Plus, they discuss Anthony Davis not undergoing surgery for his hand injury and confirm he is back on the trade block. Where would he fit best?
1:12 – The Big Number: $35,000 – Jaylen Brown’s fine for criticizing refs
3:50 – NBA scoring drought: What’s causing the slump?
15:57 – The Little Numbers: 77 – 3-shot fouls called since January 1st
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22:11 – The Little Numbers: 12 – teams with at least 17% of total points from free throws
26:43 – The Little Numbers: 3.4% – OKC’s FTA rate increase in the new year
30:49 – Latest with the trade deadline
32:41 – What’s next for Ja Morant?
37:37 – Anthony Davis back on the trade block
47:10 – Giannis gets booed by home crowd
Boston, MA – January 10: Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown drives to the basket as San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet defends in the first quarter. The Celtics played the Spurs at TD Garden on January 10, 2026. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
(Barry Chin)
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