The Hoffman Show

Craig begins the show with a big-picture reaction to the Oklahoma City Thunder winning the 2025 NBA Championship. He reflects on the growth of the Thunder's core, led by Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who averaged 30.3 points per game in the series. Craig also reacts to the devastating injury to Tyrese Haliburton—who tore his Achilles tendon in the first quarter—and how it drastically impacte...

1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - Pacers Force Game 7 + Josh Robbins Talks Wizards Rebuild + Draft Preview 42:15 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Not My Beat, Clinton Yates Talks Lakers Being Sold + Who Has Best O-Line in NFC East 1:25:44 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Mystics G Brittney Sykes Joins the Show, Weekend Preview, NBA Finals Game 7 Preview + Real Things

Hour 3 1:12 - Brittney Sykes on Leadership, Scoring Load & Mystics’ Rookies Impact 9:58 - Weekend Preview 18:09 - Weekend Preview 32:48 - Real Things: Aaron Wiggins

Craig welcomes on Mystics guard Brittney Sykes to discuss her strong start to the WNBA season. They dive into the expanded leadership role she’s taken on this year, how she’s adjusted to being the team’s go-to scorer, and how the Mystics’ talented rookie class has stepped up early. Sykes reflects on balancing veteran responsibilities while maintaining her aggressive style of play.

Hour 2 1:12 - Not My Beat: Pacers Force Game 7 – Andrew Chernoff Recaps Game 6 14:02 - Anthony Ends Darris' Madden Career 19:47 - Clinton Yates Reacts to Lakers’ $10 Billion Sale to Dodgers Owner Mark Walter 31:32 - Take Command: Who Has the Best O-Line in NFC East?

Craig welcomes on ESPN’s Clinton Yates to discuss the bombshell news that broke earlier this week: the Los Angeles Lakers have been sold at a record $10 billion valuation to Dodgers owner Mark Walter. Craig and Clinton dive into what this historic sale means for the Lakers, the NBA at large, and how this could reshape the sports ownership landscape moving forward.

For today’s edition of “Not My Beat,” Craig welcomes on Andrew Chernoff of Wish-TV Indianapolis to break down the Pacers’ dominant Game 6 win over the Thunder in the NBA Finals. They discuss how Indiana got to this point in the series, what stood out in Game 6, and how the Pacers quickly shifted their focus to Game 7 instead of celebrating.

Hour 1 1:12 - Pacers Dominate Thunder to Force Decisive Game 7 19:43 - Wizards Draft Preview & Rebuild Roadmap with Josh Robbins

Craig welcomes on Josh Robbins of The Athletic to discuss his latest article on the state of the Washington Wizards rebuild and where the franchise is headed. With the 2025 NBA Draft approaching, they dive into what the Wizards might do with their trio of picks (6th, 18th, and 40th), the top names being linked to Washington, and whether any draft-night movement or trades could be on the horizon.

Craig opens the show reacting to the Pacers’ stunning blowout win over the Thunder in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, forcing a decisive Game 7 — the best two words in sports. Indiana led by 30 entering the fourth quarter, leaving no doubt as they bounced back in dominant fashion. Craig breaks down how the Pacers flipped the series back in their favor, what went wrong for the Thunder, and what to expect...

From 'Take Command' (subscribe here): The NFL Offseason dead period has arrived which means it's time for our Take Command annual tradition, the NFC East Positional Group Rankings, starting with Quarterback.. Logan and Craig rank the best QB's in the division from 1 to 4 and explain why exactly some may be higher or lower than expected To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices vi...

From 'Take Command' (subscribe here): We've covered how a Commanders season might look if Jayden Daniels regresses from his INSANE rookie performance, which has fans asking "What does a Commanders season look like if Jayden improves on last year" ... Logan and Craig break down the likelihood of Jayden improving on his insane rookie performance, how a variety of factors could play into his performa...

From 'Take Command' (subscribe here): All of the focus is on Jayden Daniels when it comes to the Commanders, which has fans asking "Who's the most important non-Jayden Daniels Commander?" ... Logan and Craig give their picks and explanations to this fun, important question that could truly go in many different directions To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://ww...

1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - Nationals Losers of 10 Straight, Discourse on Caitlin Clark + Fever-Sun Scuffles 42:02 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Not My Beat, Lakers Being Sold for $10B + Never Read the Comments 1:23:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - NBA Draft Confidential, NBA Finals Game 6 Preview + Real Things

Hour 3 1:12 - NBA Draft Confidential: What It Means for the Wizards 22:54 - NBA Finals Game 6 Preview 33:30 - Real Things: Dejounte Murray

The Athletic’s David Aldridge has released his annual NBA Draft Confidential, collecting anonymous thoughts from scouts, execs, and coaches across the league. Craig reads and reacts to the biggest takeaways from the piece and breaks down what it could mean for the Wizards ahead of next week’s NBA Draft. Which players could be in play? What are the perceived strengths and weaknesses of this class?...

Hour 2 1:12 - 10 Straight Losses: Is Davey Martinez on the Hot Seat? 13:08 - Buss Family Selling Lakers for $10B 21:20 - Never Read the Comments

Craig braves the YouTube comments section, addressing some of the biggest items currently stirring the pot in Washington Commanders land. It's a candid response to fan reactions, controversies, and the pulse of Commanders Nation.

Craig welcomes on Byron Kerr to break down the Nationals' ongoing free fall after dropping their 10th straight game, this time to the Rockies. They discuss what’s gone wrong during the skid, how much blame falls on manager Davey Martinez, and whether his job could be in jeopardy. Plus, they evaluate the bigger picture of the Nationals' rebuild and what changes — if any — could be coming.

Hour 1 - 1:12 - 10 Straight Losses: What's Gone Wrong with the Nationals? 13:05 - Is Caitlin Clark Losing the Plot? Craig Reacts to Fever-Sun Scuffles 30:25 - Calls on Caitlin, Fever-Sun Scuffles

Craig reacts to the chippy Fever-Sun matchup and the WNBA’s decision not to issue any suspensions following the scuffles. While he understands Caitlin Clark’s frustration after getting poked in the eye, Craig takes issue with how she handled the moment — and more broadly, how she’s carried herself this season. He explains why he believes Clark is starting to toe the line between confidence and arr...

Craig opens the show reacting to the Nationals' 10th consecutive loss after falling 10-6 to the Rockies in Game 2 of their four-game set. With five of those losses coming against two of the worst teams in the NL, Craig breaks down where things have gone off the rails. Plus, he reacts to GM Mike Rizzo’s comments from his appearance on The Junkies, where Rizzo defended Davey Martinez amidst “Fire Da...

1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - NBA Finals Game 5 Recap, Craig Defends Haliburton + Vibe Check Tuesday 39:25 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Latest on RFK Stadium Deal, Storytime + Take Command 1:25:50 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - How Pacers/Thunder Built Contenders, Trade Destinations for KD + Real Things

Hour 3 1:12 - Blueprint to the Finals: How the Pacers and Thunder Built Contenders 10:40 - Where Will KD Land Next? Mapping Kevin Durant's Exit from Phoenix 20:48 - Sky vs. Mystics Preview 28:43 - Real Things: Doc Rivers + Austin Ekeler

Kevin Durant is on the move again. Craig and Anthony react to reports that the 15-time All-Star is working with the Suns to facilitate a trade out of Phoenix. They explore the most likely—and most intriguing—landing spots for KD, what teams would need to give up to get him, and whether another title run is still in the cards for the future Hall of Famer.