The Finder With Tom Haberstroh

New York's Title Needs An Asterisk

The 2026 Finals winner joins an exclusive club of asterisked NBA champions

Jun 18 • Tom Haberstroh

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April 2026

⭐️ - OKC is still the team to beat - Tom's Title Tiers #25

A fresh new analysis shows OKC's "pure" dominance in the 2025-26 regular season

Apr 13 • Tom Haberstroh

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⭐️ - Can LeBron carry the Lakers? - Tom's Title Tiers #24

With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves suddenly injured, the Lakers are fading from contention

Apr 5 • Tom Haberstroh

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March 2026

⭐️ - Do the Cavs the BEST offense? - Tom's Title Tiers #23

As others shut down stars, Cavs are getting healthy at just the right time

Mar 23 • Tom Haberstroh

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⭐️ The HIDDEN Catalyst to Bam Adebayo's 83 - Tom's Title Tiers #22

Erik Spoelstra created an environment conducive to breaking records

Mar 16 • Tom Haberstroh

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⭐️ Healthy Jayson Tatum makes Boston a TOP TIER contender - Tom's Title Tiers #21

The Celtics star has looked strong in his return after 10 months away.

Mar 9 • Tom Haberstroh

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⭐️ The Luka-LeBron Problem - Tom's Title Tiers #20

The Los Angeles Lakers are getting outscored with their two biggest stars on the floor

Mar 2 • Tom Haberstroh

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February 2026

⭐️ Why Cade is a BETTER MVP candidate than you think - Tom's Title Tiers #19

Detroit's leading man is in the MVP Conversation, but that's understating his candidacy

Feb 23 • Tom Haberstroh

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⭐️ The Thunder are officially VULNERABLE - Tom's Title Tiers #18

With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sidelined, the title race is officially open

Feb 16 • Tom Haberstroh

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⭐️ The James Harden Cavs are SNEAKY title contenders - Tom's Title Tiers #17

James Harden's chance at the elusive title just got a lot bigger.

Feb 9 • Tom Haberstroh

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⭐️ 1 Trade Target for Every Contender - Tom's Title Tiers #16

Who should each title-hunting team go after at the trade deadline? (Besides Giannis)

Feb 2 • Tom Haberstroh

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January 2026

⭐️ Who will copy the Trae Young Tank Trade? #15

An injured star is a tanking team's dream. Are Jimmy Butler, Ja Morant and Fred VanVleet next?

Jan 27 • Tom Haberstroh

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