The Hoffman Show

Craig and Anthony explore the idea of the NBA introducing a 1-on-1 tournament during All-Star Weekend. Could this be the event that finally injects excitement back into the festivities? They discuss how the league could structure the tournament, which players they’d love to see participate, and most importantly, what incentives the NBA could offer to get superstars to actually compete.

Hour 2

1:12 - Bengals' Big Decisions: Tee Higgins Tagged Again & Hendrickson’s Trade Value

20:54 - Should the Commanders Target Trey Hendrickson?

32:22 - Weekend in Review: Unrivaled + College Basketball Recap

Craig and Anthony debate whether the Commanders should pursue a trade for Bengals pass rusher Trey Hendrickson. The 8-year veteran led the NFL in sacks in 2024, but with only one year left on his contract, any trade would require a hefty financial commitment. At age 31, how much elite play does he have left? Is he worth the investment, or should Washington look elsewhere for pass-rush help? Craig and Anthony break it all down.

Craig welcomes Mo Egger of ESPN 1530 to break down the Bengals’ decision to franchise tag Tee Higgins for the second straight year. With Joe Burrow reportedly pushing for Higgins to stay long-term, what are the chances a deal gets done? Plus, they examine Trey Hendrickson’s trade value as he enters the final year of his contract at age 31. What could Cincinnati get in return if they move on from him? Craig and Mo dive into all the latest Bengals offseason drama.

Hour 1

1:12 - Craig is Headed to the NFL Combine Next Week

9:35 - NBA All-Star Weekend: A Snooze Fest?

20:33 - Draymond Says It Best: "This Sucks"

31:24 - Calls: Do Fans Still Care About the NBA’s All-Star Game?

NBA All-Star Weekend flops again, and Draymond Green isn't holding back. Green blasted the new four-team mini-tournament format, arguing that it dilutes the meaning of being an All-Star. Craig and Anthony react to his blunt criticism and break down whether the NBA’s latest experiment was a step in the wrong direction. Is there a way to fix All-Star Weekend, or is it doomed to keep losing its appeal?

Craig and Anthony break down why this year’s NBA All-Star Weekend completely missed the mark for them. Craig vents about the lack of actual basketball, with long-winded intros and never-ending commercial breaks killing the flow of the events. Meanwhile, Anthony argues that the absence of big-name stars in the contests made it hard to care—pointing to LeBron James as the trendsetter for skipping All-Star festivities, which may have influenced other top players to opt out. Can the NBA fix its All-Star problem? Craig and Anthony discuss

From 'Take Command' (subscribe here): Year two can be a challenge for young quarterbacks—will Jayden Daniels hit a sophomore slump? Craig and Logan break down the factors that could impact his development and what Washington can do to keep him on track.

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1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - Mayor Bowser Reveals RFK Plans + Eric Flack With the Latest on RFK

44:03 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Varun Shankar Talks Alex Sarr’s Growth, Craig and Anthony Go Viral + Commanders Mock Drafts

1:24:42 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Take Command, Weekend Preview + Real Things

Hour 3

1:12 - Take Command Segment: Review of 2025 NFL Offensive/Defensive Line Prospects

20:50 - Weekend Preview: Unrivaled 1-on-1 Tournament, NCAA Games + ASG

32:40 - Real Things: Jalen Hurts + Howie Roseman