The Hoffman Show

1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - Could Ace Bailey Fall to Wizards, Josh Robbins Preview Wizards Draft + Top Center Prospects 42:17 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Kevin Pelton Gives Wizards B+ for Trade + Mystics F Shakira Austin Joins the Show 1:21:09 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Chase Hughes Previews Wizards Draft, Calls + Official Predictions

Hour 3 1:12 - Draft Night Dreams: Chase Hughes' Best Case for the Wizards 21:50 - Calls On Who Wizards Should Draft Tonight 32:56 - Craig and Anthony Give Their Official Predictions for Wizards at No. 6

Craig welcomes on Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports to preview the NBA Draft and share his best-case scenario for the Washington Wizards. Chase makes the case for Tre Johnson as the ideal pick for the Wizards and breaks down how he compares to Ace Bailey and Jeremiah Fears. While describing Bailey as "unpolished," Chase believes his ceiling is sky-high. They discuss how each prospect would fit int...

Hour 2 1:12 - Kevin Pelton Grades the Wizards' Trade + Front Office Progress Report 19:54 - Shakira Austin Joins the Show After Big Win & Player of the Week Honors 31:44 - Celtics Trade Jrue Holiday & Kristaps Porzingis. Who Could Be Traded Next?

Craig welcomes on Mystics Forward Shakira Austin fresh off a huge win over the Minnesota Lynx and being named WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week. Austin highlights how the team’s defense has fueled their comeback efforts and breaks down what’s been clicking for her offensively. She credits her health and Coach Johnson giving her the green light. Plus, she shares her thoughts on building ch...

Craig welcomes on ESPN’s Kevin Pelton to break down the Wizards’ recent trade that sent Jordan Poole and Saddiq Bey to New Orleans in exchange for CJ McCollum and Kelly Olynyk. Pelton gives the move a B+ and shares his thoughts on the job Will Dawkins, Michael Winger, and Travis Schlenk have done leading Washington’s front office. He praises their patience during the rebuild but notes the team sti...

Hour 1 1:12 - LIVE from Wizards Draft HQ: Could Ace Bailey Fall to No. 6? 10:52 - Calls On Who Wizards Should Draft Tonight 18:28 - Roster Building in the New NBA + Wizards Draft Preview with Josh Robbins 33:17 - NBA Draft Confidential: Top Centers Being Linked to Wizards

Craig welcomes on Josh Robbins of The Athletic to discuss how the NBA's new second apron rules are reshaping the way teams construct rosters—and how that impacts the Wizards' rebuild. They also dive into prospects who could realistically fall to Washington at No. 6 in the draft, and Josh shares why he’s most intrigued by which team might trade into the top five on draft night.

Craig is live from Wizards Draft HQ for tonight’s 2025 NBA Draft, where Washington holds the No. 6 and No. 18 overall picks. Craig calls Ace Bailey the most intriguing prospect in the class and makes the case for why the talented wing could realistically fall to the Wizards at No. 6.

From 'Take Command' (subscribe here): In the midst of his contract dispute, some of downplayed Terry McLaurin's abilities, which has fans asking "Would perception of Terry McLaurin be different around the NFL if he was a 1st rounder?" ... Logan and Craig break down the stigma that comes with where you were drafted and how 1st rounders tend to get a lot more chances to fail than late round picks To...

1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - Wizards Trade Jordan Poole to the Pelicans + Calls on Poole Trade 38:43 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Not My Beat + Top Wing Players in NBA Draft 1:20:22 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Lynnell Willingham Talks Jordan Poole Trade, Mystics Game Recap + Real Things

Hour 3 1:12 - Jordan Poole Traded + Wizards Draft Preview with Lynnell Willingham 20:12 - Weekend in Review 29:57 - Celtics Trade Kristaps Porzingis + Real Things

Craig welcomes on Team 980’s Lynnell Willingham to react to the breaking news of Jordan Poole being traded to the Pelicans. The two dive into what the move means for the Wizards’ future and shift their focus to previewing tomorrow’s NBA Draft. They discuss best-case scenarios for Washington at pick No. 6 and debate whether Maryland’s Derik Queen could be a legitimate target at No. 18.

Hour 2 1:12 - Kevin Durant Comes Home: Houston Reacts to Blockbuster Trade 14:50 - Craig and Anthony Discuss Workout Regimen 20:21 - NBA Draft Confidential: Wings the Wizards Could Target at 6 & 18

Craig and Anthony dive into David Aldridge's 2025 NBA Draft Confidential, highlighting anonymous insights from coaches, execs, and scouts on this year’s top prospects. They focus on the wing players in this draft class and explore which names could be in play for the Wizards at picks 6 and 18. Get familiar with potential targets as Washington continues its rebuild through the draft.

Craig welcomes on his longtime friend Paul Gallant of ESPN Radio Houston (97.5) to break down the Rockets' blockbuster trade for Kevin Durant. The two discuss KD’s return to Texas and what it means for a young Houston squad now chasing the reigning champion Thunder. Gallant shares why he believes the trade vaults Houston into contender territory and why he was surprised by how little it took to la...

Hour 1 1:12 - Wizards Pull Off Tactical Trade for Future Flexibility 18:42 - Calls on Jordan Poole Being Traded to the Pelicans

Craig opens the show reacting to the Wizards’ latest move—acquiring CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk, and a future second-rounder from the Pelicans in exchange for Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey, and the No. 40 pick. Craig calls it an “incredibly smart, tactical trade” by the Wizards, highlighting how Washington is positioning itself for the future. With nearly $100M in projected cap space for 2026, the Wizard...

1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - Oklahoma City Thunder Are the 2025 NBA Champions + Parity in the NBA 38:13 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Not My Beat + Take Command 1:21:46 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Suns Trade Kevin Durant to Rockets, Suns-Spurs Trade Hypothetical + Real Things

Hour 3 1:12 - Kevin Durant Traded Again?! Suns Send KD to Rockets 09:28 - 20:24 - Should the Suns Trade Devin Booker to the Spurs for the #2 Overall Pick? 28:52 - Real Things: Jalen Williams

Craig and Anthony react to the stunning news that the Phoenix Suns have traded Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets. They break down the trade details, debate what this move means for both franchises, and discuss whether the Rockets are ready to contend and if the Suns are heading into a full rebuild. Plus, what does this mean for KD’s legacy and his never-ending journey across the NBA?

Hour 2 1:12 - Durant Dealt: What the Suns Were Thinking 23:19 - Take Command: Craig and Logan Answer A Mailbag Question

Craig welcomes on Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic to react to the blockbuster trade that sends Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets. In return, the Suns receive Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in this year’s NBA Draft, and five second-round picks. Duane breaks down what this deal means for Phoenix, how it reflects the organization’s direction, and whether this marks the start of a...

Hour 1 1:12 - Thunder Are Champions! SGA Shines, Haliburton Falls, and Big Picture Takeaways 10:50 - Thunder Take Game 7! How OKC Sealed the Title 19:33 - Seven Seasons, Seven Champs: What It Means for the NBA 30:10 - What Should the NBA Do About Soft-Tissue Injuries?

Craig and Anthony dive into the unprecedented parity in the NBA, with seven different teams winning the title in the last seven seasons. What does this stretch of no repeat champions say about the league today? Is this the new normal in the post-superteam era, or just a unique run? They explore what this means for team-building, star movement, and the NBA's future.