Aside from the awards show, the offseason has also been eventful (to say the least), and Mo, Aaron, and Jinno talk about the biggest name attached to trade rumors: Indiana’s Paul George.

PG-13 has made his intentions know that he prefers to play for his hometown Lakers next year, but teams are still lining up for his services this year. Will he play for the Celtics alongside Utah’s Gordon Hayward? Or will he be donning the Cavaliers’ wine and gold jersey by the start of next season?

The hosts also discuss the rise of 3X3 basketball and its inclusion as an Olympic sport as well as Gilas-Pilipinas’ youthful lineup in the upcoming 2017 SEA Games in Malaysia this August.

With the NBA season over, this also marks the last episode of Ball Hogs this season. We’d like to thank our celebrity guests, callers, and viewers for their support and for making our discussions livelier. See you in Season 2!

From trade rumors, to players’ activities on social media, to #Wojbombs, the offseason has been just as interesting as the regular season and the playoffs.

The 30th Episode of Ball Hogs begins with Aaron, Jinno, and Mo breaking down the results of the 2017 NBA Draft. They also discussed the recent trades that changed the fortunes of some teams, and talk about this year’s top free agents and where they could possibly land.

The 30th Episode of Ball Hogs begins with Aaron, Jinno, and Mo breaking down the results of the 2017 NBA Draft. They also discussed the recent trades that changed the fortunes of some teams, and talk about this year’s top free agents and where they could possibly land.

The 27th episode of Ball Hogs once again focuses on the NBA Finals and its protagonists. Mo and Jinno welcome coach and analyst Charles Tiu as a guest co-host while Aaron joins the discussion all the way from Cleveland, where he was able to watch Game 3 and join the postgame press conference.

The hosts tackle different ongoing storylines in the Finals, from the legacies of LeBron James and Kevin Durant, to the place of this Golden State team among the best NBA teams of all-time, to the adjustments that the teams should make to end or extend the series.

Finally, the hosts make their picks on how much longer the series will last as well as the likely winner of the Finals MVP Award.

The 26th episode of Ball Hogs focuses exclusively on the Finals, which starts this Friday, June 2, and its protagonists.

Aaron, Mo, and Jinno discuss the interesting storylines heading into the Last Dance, from the legacies of each of the stars competing for the championship, to the individual match-ups and x-factors that can decide the series, to the pressure faced by both teams should they fail to win the title.

Before the end of Triple Threat, the hosts also make their picks on which team will win the Finals, and how long the series will last.

In One-on-One, Mo debates TV host, model, and longtime Golden State fan Rovilson Fernandez about the Warriors and their status as the bad guys of the league, while Jinno takes on a caller who believes that the Dubs can win it all in six games.

In the 25th episode of Ball Hogs, Aaron, Mo, and Jinno talk about Golden State, who are unbeaten in the playoffs so far. They also discuss the team that they recently eliminated, the San Antonio Spurs, and the offseason moves that they should make.

A team on the verge of defeat is Boston, but their future remains bright thanks to a stockpile of assets. The hosts discuss the moves that led them to their unique predicament of being able to compete and retool at the same time.

Gilas Head Coach Chot Reyes believes that Jio Jalalon was the MVP of the recently-concluded SEABA Championships, but he wasn’t the only standout during that tournament, and the hosts make their picks for the SEABA MVP.

Finally, in One-on-One, the hosts debate callers on topics like LeBron’s all-time ranking among the league’s greatest players should the Cavs defeat the Warriors again, and Kawhi Leonard’s ranking among players today and among the Class of 2011.

The Warriors, Spurs, Celtics, and Cavaliers are the last teams standing in the NBA Playoffs, and the 24th episode of Ball Hogs focuses on the Western and Eastern Conference Finals.

Mo, Aaron, and Jinno also discuss the results of the 2017 Draft Lottery, and the possible moves that the Celtics and Lakers could make in the offseason.

John Wall and James Harden had disappointing ends to otherwise brilliant season, and the hosts also tackle their disappearing acts in their final games of the season.

Gilas Pilipinas, meanwhile, has sent a strong message to its Southeast Asian rivals in the ongoing SEABA Championships, and our hosts also discuss their takeaways from the national team’s lopsided victories.

Finally, in One-on-One, Jinno debates Radio DJ, TV Host, and Spurs fan Bea Fabregas on whether the Spurs should keep or trade LaMarcus Aldridge in the offseason.

Mo, Aaron, and Jinno begin the 23rd episode of Ball Hogs by debating three callers on topics such as the Cavs’ and Warriors’ playoff dominance, the Rockets’ chances of winning a title under Mike D’ Antoni’s “half the defense, double the offense” style of play, and John Wall and where he ranks among Eastern Conference players.

The hosts then discuss the Spurs-Rockets series that just gave us the best game of the playoffs (so far), the physical Celtics-Wizards series reminiscent of 80s and 90s playoff basketball, and talk more about the Warriors and Cavs.

With Gilas-Pilipinas only a couple of days away from competing in the 2017 SEABA Championships, the team’s preparation, their chances, as well as its naturalized player, Andray Blatche, are also discussed.

Finally, in Press Box, sportscaster, writer, and PBA barker Noel Zarate gives us a preview of the six opponents that Gilas will be facing in the SEABA Championships that starts this Friday.

The hosts also discuss the 12-man Gilas lineup that will compete for the SEABA championship this May.

In Open Floor, Gilas Assistant Coach Jong Uichico joins us and talks about the composition of the team’s lineup, naturalized player Andray Blatche, and their preparations for the SEABA tournament.

Finally, in One-on-One, Jinno and Mo debate a couple of our callers regarding the Clippers and their offseason moves as well as All-Star point guards John Wall and Isaiah Thomas.

The hosts also discuss Gilas’ preparations for the SEABA Championship. Are the daily practices too taxing for the players who are also still playing for their respective PBA teams? Is it too much for the players to play for one system while at the same time learning Gilas’ dribble-drive offense?

And finally, in One-on-One, Aaron debates PBA veteran, coach, and sportscaster Vince “The Prince” Hizon on whether the Cleveland Cavaliers can defend their NBA title. Do the Cavs have another magical run in them?

They select the members of the three All-NBA teams, and also pick their choices for Coach of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Sixth Man of the Year, and Most Improved Player.

The hosts compare Russell Westbrook’s historical 2016-2017 season with the record-setting season that Steph Curry had last year and debate which one is better. The end of the regular season also provided the hosts with an opportunity to examine the league’s best and worst contracts.

Finally, Gilas-Pilipinas’ mantra of ‘Puso’ is discussed, and whether or not a new battlecry is needed in order for the country to attain its goal of qualifying for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

In One-on-One, Spongecola vocalist Yael Yuzon takes on Jinno and passionately makes the case against Westbrook winning MVP (using an office setting analogy), while Mo goes up against another caller regarding the issue of making late game baskets with the outcome already decided.

Right now, the Cleveland Cavaliers are either struggling, coasting, or keeping their cards close to their chest, depending on who you ask, and the hosts also delve into the recent troubles of the defending champions.

Qualifying for the playoffs already seems like a longshot for the Sixers, Knicks, Wolves, and Kings, and the present and future of each team is discussed.

At the end of Triple Threat, the lineups of the Gilas and PBA All-Star teams in the Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao legs of the PBA All-Star games this April was also tackled.

In One-on-One, Mahindra import James White joins us and takes on Mo regarding Devin Booker’s 70-point game, Kristaps Porzingis, and the 2015 Draft class

Finally, Mo passionately makes a case against tanking in the NBA as he debates one of the show’s avid listeners who is in favor of embracing the tank.

Also discussed is the recent slide of the Rockets and how it could affect them in the playoffs, the (seemingly always) surging Warriors and the task of reintegrating Kevin Durant into their lineup, and the bottom playoff seeds in both conferences and which team is likely to pull off a first round upset.

The hosts also give an early preview for Gilas’ upcoming stint in the SEABA tournament by analyzing Indonesia and how they stack up against our national team.

And in One-on-One, sportswriter and sportscaster Dennis Principe debates Jinno about Magic Johnson’s role as the Lakers’ President of Basketball Operations and whether or not he can succeed in his new role.

In One-on-One, Sen. Sonny Angara debates Mo regarding the Celtics’ treasure chest of assets and whether or not they should keep their 2017 draft pick, while Mo also takes on another caller regarding LeBron’s inevitable retirement and how it could impact the league.

Finally, in Press Box, Sports5 Gilas correspondent Carlo Pamintuan gives us an update about the national team’s first day of training for the SEABA tournament.

They also discuss the streaking Miami Heat and their playoff chances, Joel Embiid and the slim pickings in the Rookie of the Year race, and the first round match-ups that they’d like to see.

Finally, the hosts ponder the possibility of Philippine Cup champion San Miguel’s deadly starting five of Chris Ross, Alex Cabagnot, Marcio Lassiter, Arwind Santos, and June Mar Fajardo all playing together for Gilas.

And in One-on-One, former Ginebra player and sportscaster Jayvee Gayoso debates our hosts on whether or not PBA officials should follow the style of officiating in the NBA in order to better prepare our players for international tournaments.

In the 13th episode of Ball Hogs, Mo, and Aaron welcome Mighty Sports head coach and sports analyst Charles Tiu as guest co-host.

In Triple Threat, they discuss the Cavs’ acquisition of Deron Williams and Andrew Bogut, the injuries to Kyle Lowry and Kevin Durant and how they affect the Raptors and Warriors, respectively, and their predictions on which team will have a strong finishing kick in the regular season. They wrap up their discussion sharing their thoughts on the Gilas national team’s participation in the 2017 PBA All-Star Game.

In One-on-One, they debate PBA veteran and sports analyst Wesley Gonzales on the NBA’s best international player, and another caller on the recent feud between Shaq and JaVale over his constant appearance on “Shaqtin’ A Fool.”

Finally, we catch-up with Ball Hogs’ very own Jinno Rufino in Press Box, where he discusses the Pelicans’ struggles despite their frontcourt of DeMarcus Cousins and Anthony Davis.

The PBA Philippine Cup playoffs are in full swing, and the hosts end Triple Threat by picking a PBA player who is excelling in the playoffs that they think would be a nice addition to the Gilas pool.

The Cousins-to-New Orleans trade is once again discussed in One-on-One, while sportscaster and writer Chuck Araneta engages in a debate about the Knicks and trading Derrick Rose. Finally, in Press Box, Ball Hogs’ very own Jinno Rufino gives an update about what happened at the NBA All-Star Game and whether or not Magic Johnson can work his magic on the Lakers as the team’s new President of Basketball Operations.

And in One-on-One, the hosts engage Mahindra Floodbuster guard and Gilas pool member LA Revilla in a debate on the league’s best point guard in the last five years and then fast-forward to the future and speculate on how another Finals loss to the Warriors could affect LeBron’s legacy.

Before the end of Starting Five, they also discuss the Gilas cadets who could possibly join the SEABA 2017 line-up.

In One-on-One, the hosts debate 16-year PBA veteran Don Allado on Michael Jordan’s recent comments on the Warriors’ historic 73-9 season. They also take on a couple of callers about the issue of advertisements on NBA jerseys and the greatest power forward of all time.

The hosts also give their two cents on John Wall, Bradley Beal, and the surging Wizards as well as some of the NBA trade deadline rumors.

Gilas Coach Chot Reyes stated that the 2007 national team that competed in the FIBA-Asia Championship was the best team that he coached, and the hosts likewise give their take on this statement.

And in One-on-One, the hosts debate NLEX big man Bradwyn Guinto about the effectiveness of old school, back-to-the-basket big men, and the stretch fours and playmaking big men of today. Finally, they debate other callers on the NBA’s replay system and some of the possible participants in the 2017 Slam Dunk Contest.

Aaron goes One-on-One and debates two-time PBA champion and longtime Gilas-Pilipinas member Gabe Norwood about starting a franchise around Shaquille O’Neal and LeBron James, respectively.

And in Open Floor, Mo, Jinno, and Aaron talk to two-time UAAP MVP and current Texas Legends developmental player Kiefer Ravena about his stint with the team and playing for Gilas Pilipinas.

They also debate PBA great and Alaska assistant coach Jeffrey Cariaso about the best two-way player in the NBA.

Finally, in Open Floor, the show’s new segment, Mo, Jinno, and Aaron talk to Gilas head coach Chot Reyes about accepting the coaching post and what’s in store for the national team this year.