Hour 3

1:12 - Take Command Segment w/ Logan Paulsen

18:57 - Spirit Defender Casey Krueger Joins the Show

34:19 - Real Things: Shaq, Luka Doncic and Noah Eagle

Hour 2

1:12 - Not My Beat: Kevin Pelton on Tatum’s Playoff Form, Bickerstaff’s Prospects, and More

25:50 - Playoff Pulse: Clinton Yates on Jayson Tatum’s Performance

39:32 - Off the Rails: Clinton Yates on the Caitlin Clark Discourse

Craig welcomes ESPN's Clinton Yates to discuss the intense and often polarizing discourse surrounding Caitlin Clark. Why has the conversation about the standout WNBA rookie gone off the rails? Clinton provides his insights into the factors driving the heated debates, the media's role, and what this means for Clark's career and women's basketball as a whole.

Craig welcomes ESPN's Clinton Yates to discuss Jayson Tatum's performance in the playoffs so far. Is Tatum genuinely struggling, or is this narrative being overblown? Clinton provides his expert perspective on the Celtics star's impact and the factors influencing his play.

Craig welcomes ESPN NBA Analyst Kevin Pelton to discuss several hot topics in basketball. First, they dive into Jayson Tatum's playoff performance—Is he truly struggling, or is this narrative overblown? Kevin provides his expert analysis on the Celtics star's impact so far.

The conversation then shifts to coaching, specifically focusing on recently fired Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff. Kevin and Craig explore whether Bickerstaff would be a good fit for a rebuilding team like the Wizards.

They also cover the exciting Timberwolves and Mavericks series, highlighting key moments and potential outcomes. Lastly, the episode wraps up with a look at Caitlin Clark's first couple of games in the WNBA, discussing her transition to the professional league and early performances.

Hour 1

1:12 - Celtics Dominate as Pacers Struggle: Haliburton's Injury and Brown's Brilliance in Game 2

11:02 - Does Jayson Tatum Need to Elevate His Play if Celtics Want to Win Finals??

22:48 - End of an Era: NBA's Departure from TNT and the Future of 'Inside the NBA'

35:19 - Weekend Preview

Craig discusses the shocking news that the NBA is leaving TNT after a decades-long partnership. This move signals the end of the Emmy Award-winning show "Inside the NBA," featuring the beloved team of Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal, and Ernie Johnson. Join us as we reflect on the legacy of "Inside the NBA," its impact on basketball culture, and what the future holds for its iconic hosts.

Craig covers the pivotal Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals, where the Boston Celtics took a commanding 2-0 lead over the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers' hopes were dampened by a hamstring injury to Tyrese Haliburton, while the Celtics were propelled to victory by Jaylen Brown's outstanding 40-point performance.

From 'Take Command' (subscribe here): Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen touch on the noticeable energy on the offensive side of the ball at OTAs and how it differs from years prior.

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1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - Mavericks' Game 1 Triumph Over Timberwolves + Take Command Segment

44:11  - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Craig and Lynnell Debate Optimism vs Realistic Expectations for Commanders + NRTC

1:23:51 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - How Hot is Dan Quinn’s Seat? + Storytime with Anthony Edwards