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The Pistons Pulse

The Pistons Pulse

The Pistons Pulse is your go-to Detroit Pistons podcast for all the best news, analysis, insights and opinions on the team. Hosted by Omari Sankofa of the Detroit Free Press and Bryce Simon of Motor City Hoops. Find it every Tuesday wherever you listen to podcasts. Tune in to listen to engaging conversations and unique perspectives on your Detroit Pistons and NBA. Omari brings insider insights and analysis as a Pistons beat writer and Detroit native combined with Bryce’s in-depth on-court

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62:55

James Wiseman-Saddiq Bey trade reaction: Does...

The Pistons Pulse ·

2023/02/10

In this "emergency" episode of "The Pistons Pulse," we break down what the team did just before the 2023 NBA trade deadline, sending away Saddiq Bey and Kevin Knox and welcoming James Wiseman from Golden State. Bryce and Omari also take listeners questions on every angle of this deal.

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61:29

Should we expect any surprises at the NBA trade...

The Pistons Pulse ·

2023/02/07

This week, the guys talk about moving Killian Hayes to the bench and how Cade Cunningham's disabled player exception might play out for the team. Later, with the NBA trade deadline quickly approaching, your Pistons Pulse crew take you through what team trade pieces are available and review your fan submitted trade scenarios. Stay up to date with the latest Detroit Pistons news by visiting freep.com and checking out Omari's most recent work. Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

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63:29

Celebrate our 50th episode with this special listener...

The Pistons Pulse ·

2023/01/31

This week, the guys marked their 50th episode by taking your questions live while streaming the recording of the show. When's the best time to see a Pistons game?What's the likelihood of a Bogdanović trade? What happened to the Stew-Duren lineup? Should we expect any surprise trades? Bryce and Omari along with producer Wes Davenport answer your questions and more.

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64:34

What moves should the Detroit Pistons make to foster...

The Pistons Pulse ·

2023/01/24

This week, the Pistons Pulse crew is joined by NBA cap and free agency expert Keith Smith to talk what moves should be considered with the looming trade deadline fast approaching. By breaking down the current state of the seller's market, the guys look ahead at what the future may hold for Bojan Bogdanović, Alec Burks, Nerlens Noel, and Saddiq Bey. After a whirlwind of analysis, Bryce and Omari ask Keith for a culinary crunchy tie-breaker: chips on sandwiches?

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63:12

Why is the Pistons' defense so bad? We get to the...

The Pistons Pulse ·

2023/01/17

This week, Bryce and Omari discuss the Pistons' week of games and ongoing issues. Then, they dissect Detroit's dreadful defense and how it can improve. Lastly, they dish some praise to Hamidou Diallo. Catch "The Pistons Pulse" every Tuesday morning at 5 and on demand on freep.com or wherever you listen to podcasts. And catch all of our podcasts and daily voice briefing at freep.com/podcasts.

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65:50

How close were our preseason predictions? Can...

The Pistons Pulse ·

2023/01/10

Bryce and Omari take stock of their preseason projections for this Detroit Pistons season and discuss the condition of the team's stagnating defense.

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61:03

New Year's resolutions for Cade Cunningham, Jaden...

The Pistons Pulse ·

2023/01/04

This week, Omari and Bryce go through the roster with a New Year's resolution for all the principle members of the Detroit Pistons' future. They also have ideas on what the front office and coaching staff need to work on in 2023, and even resolutions for themselves.

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65:38

Breaking down Pistons' roster, and future, with Matt...

The Pistons Pulse ·

2022/12/27

This week, Bryce and Omari are joined by Matt Babcock, longtime NBA draft and front office analyst, for a breakdown on the Pistons' rookies, Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren, among their other young, developing players. Then, the guys pick Matt's brain on the direction of the franchise and how Troy Weaver should attack the trade market and free agency. Finally, the guys take an early look at what to watch in next summer's NBA draft prospects.

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63:01

What we like (believe it or not), and don't like,...

The Pistons Pulse ·

2022/12/20

This week, Bryce and Omari work through not only the ups and downs of the Brooklyn Nets loss at LCA, but they take a deeper look at Isaiah Stewart's expanding offensive game. Then, the guys break down the three things each they like, and then don't like, about the Pistons this season.

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68:09

Troy Weaver's rebuild lining up for a needed leap in...

The Pistons Pulse ·

2022/12/13

Bryce and Omari take a quick look at the Pistons' 124-117 loss to the Lakers, then go deep to answer questions from our listener mailbag, leading off with trade talk and the trajectory of the rebuild entering a vital summer for general manager Troy Weaver. Note: This episode was recorded before news of Cade Cunningham's season-ending surgery.

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66:40

Digging deeper on new roles for Killian Hayes, Saddiq...

The Pistons Pulse ·

2022/12/06

This week, the guys are joined by Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys to discuss how sustainable Saddiq Bey's new bench role can be and whether Killian Hayes' recent surge is for real or a fade. Then the guys play "The Future Game," taking a walk on the hypothetical side.

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63:26

Is this new and improved Killian Hayes here to stay?

The Pistons Pulse ·

2022/11/29

After going through their Thanksgiving "supper" dos and don'ts, Bryce and Omari pick through the good and the bad from the recent road trip. Then, the guys dig deeper into Killian Hayes, who is playing unarguably his best basketball of his Pistons career. After going through some other guys on the roster, we get a game of "Wheel of Stats."

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58:48

Without Cade Cunningham, is there any chance for team...

The Pistons Pulse ·

2022/11/22

This week, the guys dig deep on Cade Cunningham's injury and what it means for the rest of this season. Does this means expectations for the 2022-23 season should change? Plus, Bryce and Omari debate the merits of starting Marvin Bagley III or Jalen Duren, and then play a game of "Sheed or Sham."

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62:16

New-look starting lineup should help; what Bryce...

The Pistons Pulse ·

2022/11/15

This week, Omari and Bryce break down the aftermath from Raptors game, including the Isaiah Stewart injury and the new starting lineup. Then the guys recap Bryce's weekend trip to Detroit and the sights and sounds from his view at Little Caesars Arena.

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63:05

A much-needed win; what can be done about Killian Hayes?

The Pistons Pulse ·

2022/11/08

This week, the guys break down what they saw from Monday night's win over the Thunder, just the third in the first 11 games of the season. Bryce and Omari also dig deeper into the Dwane Casey tenure and try to figure out if there's a way to get more out of Killian Hayes.

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64:21

Cade Cunningham on fire; young core impresses vs....

The Pistons Pulse ·

2022/11/01

This week, the guys break down what should be termed a productive stretch of games that included a win over the defending champion Warriors. Bryce and Omari dig deeper into Cade Cunningham's recent surge, Isaiah Stewart's growth on offense and Bojan Bogdanovic's contract extension.

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61:52

Cade Cunningham's slow start; encouraged by rookies...

The Pistons Pulse ·

2022/10/25

This week, Bryce and Omari dig in on Cade Cunningham's start and then explore why Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren have had such solid starts to their NBA careers. The guys also examine why the defense has struggled so much and Isaiah Stewart's progress as an outside threat.

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67:34

NBA regular season is finally here! Will preseason...

The Pistons Pulse ·

2022/10/18

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 Pistons' opener against Orlando, but discuss whether the positives gleaned from the preseason were real or fake? Then the guys bring in Wes and answer some theoretical questions for the season.

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62:50

Cade Cunningham's slow start, Jaden Ivey's total...

The Pistons Pulse ·

2022/10/11

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, a loud Jaden Ivey and a sweet-shooting Isaiah Stewart. Then the guys break down what the playing rotations seen so far. Also, the fellas touch on the Draymond Green-Jordan Poole situation.

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66:11

Who's gonna play? Who's gonna start? Cade, Ivey and...

The Pistons Pulse ·

2022/10/04

Just before Pistons preseason games get started, Bryce and Omari open up the mailbag and field your questions on the starting lineup, the rotation, Kemba Walker and all things preseason. They guys also address possible midseason trades, the future of Dwane Casey and whether the Pistons should be playing relevant games once the snow melts in metro Detroit.

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