The Pistons Pulse
Episodes
NBA regular season is finally here! Will preseason first impressions carry over?
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are just hours away from the start of the 2022-23 regular season, and Bryce and Omari have plenty to preview. Not only do they look ahead to the Pi...
Cade Cunningham's slow start, Jaden Ivey's total game, and other early preseason thoughts
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Omari and Bryce share their thoughts on what they've seen through the first two Pistons preseason games, especially a quiet Cade Cunningham...
Who's gonna play? Who's gonna start? Cade, Ivey and more in the mailbag
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Just before Pistons preseason games get started, Bryce and Omari open up the mailbag and field your questions on the starting lineup, the rotation, Ke...
What Bojan Bogdanovic trade means, plus highlights from media day
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the guys unofficially kick off the 2022-23 season by first breaking down the trade that brings Bojan Bogdanovic to the Pistons. Then, Bryce...
Eastern Conference preview: How steep is Pistons' climb to playoff spot?
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the guys dig deep on all 15 Eastern Conference teams, sliding them into different tiers from championship contender to rebuilding. How many...
Cade & Ivey together? Digging deep on how lineup, rotation will look
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, after some early banter on the new statement jerseys, the fellas go deep on what the Pistons' starting lineup and 10-man rotation looks lik...
Pistons assistant GM Rob Murphy takes us inside how team is being built
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The guys are joined by Pistons assistant general manager Rob Murphy for the latest on just how the roster is being constructed and his role not only w...
George Blaha talks health, stories from 45 years with Pistons
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the guys welcome in the soundtrack of the Detroit Pistons for the last 45 years, George Blaha. Omari and Bryce ask George about his health,...
Official stat predictions: What to expect from key guys this year
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Bryce and Omari go on the record (with plenty of time to change their minds) on what to expect from the core Pistons this upcoming season -...
We play GM with our fantasy Pistons roster draft; plus 'Sheed or Sham?'
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the guys, along with Wes Davenport, take the current Pistons roster and draft their own fantasy teams. Find out which guy comes out on top....
Playing 'What If' on Cade Cunningham, Killian Hayes and more
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the guys welcome in Lazarus Jackson, writer for Detroit Bad Boys, and play "What If," both good and bad, with a couple of scenarios for the...
Mailbag special: Are Pistons done in free agency? Do we love the teal jerseys?
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the guys open up the mailbag, answering your questions. They dig deep into possible free agent options remaining, discuss the fervor over t...
Analyzing the ceilings for Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey for next year
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the guys welcome in Matt Babcock, senior NBA draft analyst for BasketballNews.com, to discuss the profiles of Jaden Ivey, Jalen Duren, Cade...
Predicting the best lineup combinations with Shawn Windsor
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the guys welcome Free Press sports columnist Shawn Windsor, co-host of "Free Press Sports with Carlos & Shawn," who also covered the Pi...
Breaking down everything from Summer League from front row in Vegas
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the guys are fresh off their trip to Las Vegas and NBA Summer League, where they watched the Pistons in action. Bryce and Omari share their...
After NBA draft, free agency, is the frontcourt too crowded?
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the guys breakdown what the acquisitions of Alec Burks, Nerlens Noel and Kevin Knox mean and how all three could fit in the plans for next ...
What to expect in free agency after huge NBA draft haul
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the guys share further breakdowns on how the Pistons' 2022 NBA draft class fits on the roster and how these new rookies will impact what Tr...
Did Troy Weaver have the best NBA draft night we've ever seen in Detroit?
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The guys react to all we saw during the 2022 NBA draft, including what the Detroit Pistons collected: Purdue guard Jaden Ivey, Memphis center Jalen Du...
Official NBA draft preview extravaganza, including our final mock draft
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're just hours away from the 2022 NBA draft, and Bryce and Omari have you covered. The fellas first explain the last few comments from prospects, th...
'The Pistons Pulse': We rate fan submissions for NBA draft, free agency best-case scenarios
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the guys lean on our listeners, who submit their best-case scenarios for how the NBA draft and offseason should play out for the Pistons. T...
NBA capologist Keith Smith previews possible busy Pistons offseason
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the guys welcome in NBA cap and free agency expert Keith Smith to break down just what the Pistons can, and should, do this offseason. Who ...
Did the NBA draft board change after combine; more things we learned
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Description: This week, the guys break down the lessons learned from the NBA combine in Chicago, and try to figure out if the Detroit Pistons' dr...
Go in-depth with NBA draft possibilities: Who fits best for Pistons?
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the guys welcome NBA draft analyst Richard Stayman (@MavsDraft) to go in-depth on the likely NBA draft prospects at No. 5 for the Pistons, ...
The best options for the No. 5 overall pick in NBA draft
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We know now where the Pistons will pick in the first round of the NBA draft. After dealing with the initial shock of falling to fifth overall, the guy...
Hypothetical trade scenarios for summer; why falling in NBA draft won't be awful
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the guys first take one more look at their personal NBA draft board. Then, the guys talk through the viability of a few possible trade scen...
What each Pistons must improve upon; plus, an early 2022 free agency preview
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the fellas take a tour through the Detroit Pistons roster and pick out one trait each key player should improve this offseason. Then, the g...
'The Pistons Pulse': Did Cade Cunningham get robbed? Plus, our first NBA lottery mock draft
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the guys break down the Rookie of the Year results, where Cade Cunningham finished a distant third. Then, the fellas take one spin on Tanka...
NBA draft guru Jeremy Woo breaks down good, bad with top prospects
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the guys welcome Jeremy Woo, the NBA draft expert from Sports Illustrated. Jeremy shares his No. 1 prospect and which player he think would...
David Aldridge bullish on Detroit Pistons future, what to do with No. 1 pick and Jerami Grant
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the guys welcome David Aldridge, the longtime NBA insider from the Athletic. The guys pick David's brain on how the Detroit Pistons' rebuil...
Why Detroit Pistons can't worry about tanking in final week of season
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Omari and Bryce sift through the development of a couple of key Pistons, including big games from Killian Hayes and Saddiq Bey. And then th...
Digging deeper on NBA prospects in NCAA tournament; plus, why can't Cade get a call?
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, the guys first try to figure out why Cade Cunningham isn't getting the benefit of the whistle. Then, the fellas take a deeper ...
Was Dave Bing way off on Cade Cunningham? And which NBA draft prospects stood out in the NCAA tournament
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the guys have plenty to say about the big scoring nights from Saddiq Bey and Jerami Grant in the last few days. They also dig deeper into O...
Making the Rookie of the Year case for Cade Cunningham; Killian Hayes' ceiling
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the guys break down Bryce's first visit to Detroit and a Pistons game at Little Caesars Arena. Then, the fellas share their thoughts on the...
Do the Pistons have a Big 3? And a deeper look at draft prospects
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Omari and Bryce examine the idea of the Detroit Pistons' "Big 3" of Cade Cunningham, Jerami Grant and Saddiq Bey. Then, the gu...
Early NBA draft board, plus what to watch for rest of this season
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the first episode Bryce Simon and Omari Sankofa II recap the games from over the weekend and discuss expectations as the season winds down. Next, t...
Coming soon! The Pistons Pulse, a new NBA podcast by the Detroit Free Press and Motor City Hoops
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A weekly podcast about the Detroit Pistons, hosted by Bryce Simon of Motor City Hoops and Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press. Omari brings ins...