Lynnell Willingham stops by to discuss the state of the Washington Wizards following the trades that sent Kyle Kuzma and Patrick Baldwin to the Bucks for Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, and a 2028 pick swap, as well as Jonas Valančiūnas to the Kings for Sidy Cissoko and two second-round picks. Craig and Lynnell dive into how these moves reshape the roster, highlighting the team’s youth movement with six players aged 21 or younger.

Craig welcomes Varun Shankar of The Washington Post to break down the Wizards’ trade deadline moves, including the deal that sent Kyle Kuzma and Patrick Baldwin to the Bucks for Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, and a 2028 pick swap. They also react in real time to the trade that sent Jonas Valančiūnas to the Kings for Sidy Cissoko and two second-round picks. Shankar shares his insights on which young Wizards players stand to benefit the most from the departures of Kuzma and Valančiūnas, and what these moves signal about Washington’s long-term vision.

Hour 1

1:12 - Wizards Make a Deadline Splash: Kuzma for Middleton

13:09 - Wizards Fans Sound Off: Kuzma for Middleton

Craig opens the show with breaking news just ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline—the Washington Wizards have traded Kyle Kuzma to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Khris Middleton. Washington also adds young prospect AJ Johnson and a 2028 pick swap to the deal. Craig analyzes what this trade means for both franchises, how Middleton fits into the Wizards’ long-term plans, and whether Kuzma's move to Milwaukee strengthens the Bucks' championship hopes.

From 'Take Command' (subscribe here): Craig and Logan dive into the mailbag and answer your questions about star rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels - like what his career ceiling will look like and how his understanding of Kliff’s offense will develop this offseason. 

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1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - Craig Feels Pain, Commanders Are Favorites to Land Myles Garrett + Vibe Check Tuesday

41:27 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Not My Beat, Should Commanders Trade forCooper Kupp + Luka Lost Out on $80M

1:22:38 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Take Command, Calls on Trading for Myles Garrett + Real Things

Hour 3

1:12 - Take Command Mailbag Segment: Trades for Cooper Kupp and Myles Garrett

18:02 - Competition Wednesday Full Season Punishment Ideas

22:32 - Commanders Fans Say Commanders Should Be ‘All In’ on Acquiring Myles Garrett

32:09 - Real Things: A’Ja Wilson + Dawn Staley

Hour 2

1:12 - Why Does Myles Garrett Want Out? Andy Baskin Weighs In

12:06 - Should Commanders Trade for Cooper Kupp?

19:45 - Commanders Fans Say Commanders Should Be ‘All In’ on Acquiring Myles Garrett

32:25 - Luka’s Trade Cost Him $80M—Craig Thinks It’s Ridiculous

Craig reacts to the blockbuster trade sending Luka Dončić to the Lakers but focuses on an overlooked aspect—Luka losing out on $80 million because he's no longer eligible for the Super Max extension. Craig breaks down why the NBA's Super Max stipulations don’t make sense and how they can unintentionally punish star players who get traded. Should the league rethink its rules, or is this just the cost of doing business in the modern NBA?

Craig welcomes Andy Baskin of 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland to break down the shocking trade request from Myles Garrett. Baskin sheds light on what may have been the breaking point for Garrett—potentially the fallout from the Deshaun Watson trade, which depleted the Browns’ draft capital while failing to deliver at quarterback. He also emphasizes that Garrett isn’t chasing money, as he could easily become the highest-paid defensive player in the league if he stayed. Lastly, Baskin discusses what a potential deal could look like for Cleveland, suggesting the Browns should aim for at least three first-round picks and young talent in return.