The Hoffman Show

Craig welcomes ESPN’s Clinton Yates to break down what went wrong with NBA All-Star Weekend and how the league can improve the event moving forward. They also dive into the evolution of basketball, where the game has shifted further away from the basket—contrary to its original intent of scoring as close to the hoop as possible. Should dunks be worth three points to counterbalance the three-point revolution? Craig and Clinton debate the idea and what it could mean for the sport’s future.

Hour 2

1:12 - Breaking Down the 2025 NFL Salary Cap with J.I. Halsell

20:27 - Empowering Women's College Basketball: Jesse Dougherty on the UCAA's Mission

Craig welcomes Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post to discuss his latest article on the United Collegiate Athletes Association (UCAA), a newly formed advocacy group aiming to elevate women's college basketball. They delve into how the UCAA is pushing for greater representation and resources within major conferences like the SEC and Big Ten, and what this means for the future of the sport.

Craig welcomes on J.I. Halsell, former Washington Salary Cap analyst and current NFL agent at 3 Strand Sports, to break down the NFL’s projected 2025 salary cap increase, which is set to jump to between $277.5 million and $281.5 million—up significantly from last year’s $255.4 million. Halsell explains what this means for teams with cap flexibility, like the Commanders, versus teams in cap trouble, like the Saints. Plus, he and Craig discuss how Washington could leverage this increase to re-sign key veterans like Zach Ertz and Bobby Wagner while continuing to rebuild their roster.

Hour 1

1:12 - Commanders in Brazil? Could Washington Open the Season Internationally?

9:55 - Who’s WR2? Commanders' Options After Higgins & Godwin Off Board

18:49 - Calls: How Should Commanders Fill WR2 Role?

With Tee Higgins and Chris Godwin likely off the board for the Commanders in free agency, Craig and Anthony explore Washington’s remaining options to fill the WR2 role alongside Terry McLaurin. With only McLaurin and rookie Luke McCaffrey currently on the roster, should Washington target a veteran free agent, look to the draft, or explore the trade market? They break down potential fits and what approach makes the most sense for the Commanders' offense.

The NFL has announced that the Chargers will be the designated team for the 2025 regular-season game in São Paulo, Brazil. With Washington set to play the Chargers this season, could the Commanders be headed to South America for their season opener? Craig and Anthony break down the likelihood of this matchup happening, what other teams could be in the mix, and whether an international game would be a good or bad thing for Washington to start the season.

From 'Take Command' (subscribe here): Washington has big decisions to make on the defensive line. Craig and Logan discuss how rookie Jer’Zhan Newton could fit into the defense and whether the Commanders should consider moving on from Jonathan Allen or Daron Payne this offseason.

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1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - NBA All-Star Weekend Flops Again, NFL Combine Next Week + Calls

40:33 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Not My Beat, Trey Hendrickson a Potential Trade Target + Weekend in Review

1:19:31 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Take Command + NBA 1-on-1 Tournament

Hour 3

1:12 - Take Command Segment: Discussing Johnny Newton, Daron Payne + Jon Allen Futures

26:53 - Would a 1-on-1 Tournament Save NBA All-Star Weekend?