SI's NBA Podcast: Podcast

Episode 30: NBA draft preview with Chris Ekstrand -- June 22, 2011

SI.com - Sports Illustrated — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 11:21:12 EDT

Hosts Paul Forrester and Andy Gray preview the 2011 NBA draft with NBA consultant Chris Ekstrand.

Episode 30: Interview with Vivek Ranadivé -- May 11, 2011

SI.com - Sports Illustrated — Wed, 11 May 2011 13:30:24 EDT

Hosts Paul Forrester and Andy Gray discuss the Warrior's offseason, defensive philosophy and the growth of basketball in India with Warriors minority owner Vivek Ranadivé.

Episode 29: Around the NBA playoffs -- April 28, 2011

SI.com - Sports Illustrated — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:20:35 EDT

Hosts Paul Forrester and Andy Gray recap the NBA playoffs and make their predictions for the NBA finals.

Episode 26: Interview with Jonathan Givony - March 17, 2011

SI.com - Sports Illustrated — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:00:38 EDT

Hosts Paul Forrester and Andy Gray scout the NCAA tournament with Draft Express president Jonathan Givony.

Episode 25: Interview with Zach Lowe - March 10, 2011

SI.com - Sports Illustrated — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:44:57 EST

Hosts Paul Forrester and Andy Gray talk with SI.com blogger Zach Lowe about the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat.

Episode 24: Interview with Spud Webb - February 17, 2011

SI.com - Sports Illustrated — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 15:20:55 EST

Hosts Paul Forrester and Andy Gray talk with 1986 slam dunk contest winner Spud Webb about the slam dunk contest, All-Star weekend and his new role in the D-League.

Episode 23: Interview with Steve Kerr - February 10, 2011

SI.com - Sports Illustrated — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:55:39 EST

Hosts Paul Forrester and Andy Gray talk with TNT analyst and former Suns GM Steve Kerr about Carmelo Anthony and life as a GM in the NBA.

Episode 22: Interview with Bethlehem Shoals - February 3, 2011

SI.com - Sports Illustrated — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:16:37 EST

Hosts Paul Forrester and Andy Gray talk with Bethlehem Shoals of Free Darko fame about basketball blogging, NBA style and super teams.

Episode 21: Interview with Clark Kellogg - January 26, 2011

SI.com - Sports Illustrated — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:12:56 EST

Host Paul Forrester talks with CBS Sports college basketball analyst and Indiana Pacers VP Clark Kellogg about the Indiana Pacers and NBA draft prospects.

Episode 20: Interview with Greg Anthony - January 19, 2010

SI.com - Sports Illustrated — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 16:41:42 EST

Hosts Paul Forrester and Andy Gray talk with NBA analyst Greg Anthony about Carmelo Anthony, Blake Griffin and the UNLV Runnin' Rebels.

Episode 19: Interview with Kevin Love - December 16, 2010

SI.com - Sports Illustrated — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 13:07:14 EST

Hosts Paul Forrester and Andy Gray talk with Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love about his improved play, the direction of the Timberwolves and the future of Ricky Rubio.

Episode 18: Interview with Jason Quick - December 8, 2010

SI.com - Sports Illustrated — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 14:09:12 EST

Oregonian writer Jason Quick joins host Paul Forrester to discuss Brandon Roy, Greg Oden and the Portland Trail Blazers playoff hopes.

Episode 17: Interview with Ira Winderman -- December 1, 2010

SI.com - Sports Illustrated — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 13:51:02 EST

South Florida Sun Sentinel columnist Ira Winderman joins hosts Andy Gray and Paul Forrester to discuss LeBron James, the Miami Heat and whether coach Erik Spoelstra has a future with the team.

Episode 16: Interview with Chris Webber - April 16, 2010

SI.com - Sports Illustrated — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 17:30:12 EDT

TNT analyst Chris Webber joins hosts Andy Gray and Paul Forrester to discuss the year's playoffs, which teams can pull off a first-round upset, whether Rasheed Wallace is getting a bad rap and Webber's future in basketball and music.

Episode 15: Interview with Sam Smith - April 5, 2010

SI.com - Sports Illustrated — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 14:20:48 EDT

Bulls.com writer Sam Smith joins host Andy Gray to discuss the career of Scottie Pippen, which old-time player deserves a spot in the Hall of Fame and whether Joe Johnson can help the Bulls next season.

Episode 14: Around the NBA - March 12, 2010

SI.com - Sports Illustrated — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:50:21 EST

Hosts Andy Gray and Paul Forrester debate Celtics vs. Spurs, Larry Brown's future, Darko quitting on the Knicks and the NBA's best television analysts.

Episode 13: Interview with Jonathan Givony of Draft Express -- March 4, 2010

SI.com - Sports Illustrated — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:09:19 EST

Jonathan Givony of Draft Express joins hosts Andy Gray and Paul Forrester to discuss the John Wall vs. Evan Turner debate, which under-the-radar college players worth watching in the tournament and whether Ricky Rubio can become a dominant NBA point guard.

Episode 12: Interview with Kevin Pelton -- February 24, 2010

SI.com - Sports Illustrated — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:28:41 EST

Kevin Pelton of Basketball Prospectus joins hosts Andy Gray and Paul Forrester to discuss the new wave of stasticial analysis in the NBA, Amar'e Stoudemire vs. David Lee why Manu Ginobli is a more attractive free agent than Joe Johnson.

Episode 12: Interview with Kevin Pelton -- February 24, 2010

SI.com - Sports Illustrated — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:14:57 EST

Episode 11: Interview with Kevin McHale -- February 17, 2010

SI.com - Sports Illustrated — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:24:21 EST

Kevin McHale of NBA TV and TNT joins host Andy Gray to discuss what it's like to be a General Manager on trade deadline day. Plus, McHale discusses Kevin Garnett's health, Al Jefferson's future and his relationship with Kurt Rambis.

Episode 10: Interview with Dee Brown -- February 10, 2010

SI.com - Sports Illustrated — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:49:47 EST

Springfield Armor head coach and former Slam Dunk champion Dee Brown joins host Andy Gray to discuss his famous "blind dunk," coaching in the NBDL and the similarities between Kevin Durant and Reggie Lewis.

Episode 9: NBA Midseason Awards -- February 4, 2010

SI.com - Sports Illustrated — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:07:06 EST

Hosts Andy Gray and Paul Forrester hand out their first half awards including MVP, LVP, Best Coach, Worst Coach, Rookie of the Year and more.

Episode 8: Interview with Matt Guokas -- January 29, 2010

SI.com - Sports Illustrated — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:40:06 EST

Orlando Magic TV analyst Matt Guokas joins hosts Andy Gray and Paul Forrester to discuss the process of choosing all-star reserves, who got snubbed from this year's roster and whether the Magic have what it takes to reach the finals again.

Episode 7: Interview with Aaron Nelson -- January 22, 2010

SI.com - Sports Illustrated — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:39:31 EST

Phoenix Suns head trainer Aaron Nelson joins hosts Andy Gray and Paul Forrester to discuss the day-to-day responsibilities of an NBA trainer, how the Suns stay so healthy and whether steroids will ever be a problem in the NBA.

Episode 6: Interview with Dan Steinberg -- January 7, 2010

SI.com - Sports Illustrated — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:57:45 EST

Washington Post writer Dan Steinberg joins hosts Andy Gray and Paul Forrester for a discussion of Gilbert Arenas, the future of the Wizards and why NBA blogs are so popular.

Episode 5: Interview with Ian Thomsen -- December 17, 2009

SI.com - Sports Illustrated — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:15:15 EST

Sports Illustrated NBA writer Ian Thomsen joins hosts Andy Gray and Paul Forrester to discuss Elton Brand's future in Philly, Tracy McGrady's next move, Greg Oden, Tyreke Evans and more.

Episode 4: Interview with Tim Donaghy -- December 8, 2009

SI.com - Sports Illustrated — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:18:01 EST

Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy joins hosts Andy Gray and Paul Forrester to discuss his book, Personal Foul: A First-Person Account of the Scandal That Rocked the NBA. Donaghy discusses how refs are able to manipulate games, what he'd say to David Stern and why Charles Barkley once dumped a jug of Gatorade over his head.

Episode 3: Interview with Britt Robson -- December 2, 2009

SI.com - Sports Illustrated — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:47:07 EST

SI.com NBA writer Britt Robson joins hosts Andy Gray and Paul Forrester to debate Brandon Jennings vs. Derick Rose, Flip Saunders vs. Lawrence Frank and whether Allen Iverson will succeed in Philadelphia.

Episode 2: Interview with Kevin McHale -- November 24, 2009

SI.com - Sports Illustrated — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:03:13 EST

NBA TV analyst Kevin McHale visits with hosts Andy Gray and Paul Forrester to discuss the Wizards, Al Jefferson and the one move he made as Timberwolves GM that he wishes he could do over.

Episode 1: Interview with Gus Johnson -- November 18, 2009

SI.com - Sports Illustrated — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:45:03 EST

Knicks announcer Gus Johnson joins hosts Andy Gray and Paul Forrester to discuss the future of the Knicks and which players have been most impressive this season.