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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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60:34

Nate Duncan joins to evaluate what’s working and what...

The Pistons Pulse ·

2024/11/27

This week, Bryce and Omari welcome Nate Duncan of the “Dunc'd On Basketball NBA Podcast” to the show for the first time. Together, the trio spend the episode evaluating how the Pistons’ current season is playing out and what the future may hold. The guys start off with a comprehensive view of the organization’s recent personnel changes and if the team is more complete now under the new regime. Later, the guys put Cade Cunningham under the microscope and analyze what we can learn from his contested

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62:27

Detroit Pistons showing greater hustle and effort

The Pistons Pulse ·

2024/11/20

At 7-9, the Detroit Pistons are off to their best start in six years. Bryce and Omari begin the show by evaluating the team as a whole and breaking down what's changed for them this year. While they’ve frustratingly left some close games on the table, the team seems to be more locked in this year, especially on the defensive end. What explains the team's current ranking of 8th overall defensively in the NBA? After the break, the guys jump right into player evaluations, including Jalen Duren’s

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58:36

Detroit Pistons playing competitive but not perfect...

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2024/11/11

After spending a moment to acknowledge the Detroit Lions’ wild Sunday night win, Bryce and Omari get right to business covering the Detroit Pistons’ 2-2 week. While the team is showing a greater capacity for competitive play this year, the guys have notes on where the team is faltering including in the middle portions of their matchups and their 3- point shooting. What can the team do to better finish out games? As for Cade Cunningham, what’s making his defense more impactful this season so far

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59:44

Takeaways from Detroit Pistons' 2nd win of the 2024...

The Pistons Pulse ·

2024/11/04

Bryce and Omari recap the Pistons’ 106-92 win over the Brooklyn Nets and analyze what improvements they’re seeing so far for the team compared to last year. The guys look at the veteran impact that helped lift the team to their 2nd win of the season. Despite turning the ball over 17 times, the guys note the solid job the defense did holding the Nets to 92 points. After a noticeable improved flow on offense during the preseason, the guys break down if the 0.5 offensive approach has stalled out in the

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58:23

Are Detroit Pistons better than their 0-3 record...

The Pistons Pulse ·

2024/10/28

Omari joins Bryce from the road in Miami this week. The guys have a small sample size of real basketball to review and they start with the Piston’s tough comeback loss to the Celtics. The team needs to cement a win soon but are they actually better than what their rough start to open the season indicates? Bryce and Omari note a resolve and fight in the team plus flashes of a new gear on defense. The guys also go over where the team is falling short including half court possessions stalling out

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59:22

Top questions and concerns for Detroit Pistons as...

The Pistons Pulse ·

2024/10/21

With regular season NBA games finally here this week, Bryce and Omari put listener/fan questions front and center for the 2024 Detroit Pistons. After some quick thoughts on the two-way signings of Alondes Williams and Cole Swider, Bryce asks if there’s been any update on the status of Ausar Thompson. Do we have an idea of how the new front office views the stand-out defender? How suitable could Ron Holland be as a replacement? The guys also discuss questions regarding the backup point guard role,

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59:57

Breaking down how Detroit Pistons look in their...

The Pistons Pulse ·

2024/10/15

Bryce and Omari welcome back Ku Khahil of "Locked on Pistons" to the podcast. As the Pistons continues their ramp up to the regular season, the guys get Ku's thought on how the team looks overall including seemingly better vibes and responses to veteran leadership. On offense, the pacing appears faster and there's been developments with the the off-ball movement. Are we starting to see the foundations of a 9-man rotation? After the break, the guys dive into player specific evaluations including

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59:54

Did Detroit Pistons show growth and improvement in...

The Pistons Pulse ·

2024/10/07

It’s only one preseason game. That’s the driving mantra behind today’s pod that Bryce and Omari consistently acknowledge throughout the show. With that said, the guys have quite a few positive takeaways for our first glimpse of the 2024 Detroit Pistons. The guys start off the pod looking at the team as a whole in their 120-87 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Could this performance be considered a proof of concept or foundation for how the team can move the rebuild forward? After the break, the guys

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59:33

Debriefing Detroit Pistons media day

The Pistons Pulse ·

2024/10/02

With exhibition games almost here, Bryce and Omari continue their coverage ramp up to the regular season by recapping the major takeaways from the Piston's media day. After a quick shoutout to the Detroit Tigers and Lions, the guys get right into the media day questions and quotes that peaked their interest. What do the guys make of Trajan Langdon's belief that the team needs to find their identity in the 1.5 version of the rebuild? What kind of leap would the Pistons need to make defensively to

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55:01

What are the best lineup combinations for the 2024...

The Pistons Pulse ·

2024/09/23

As we draw closer to the regular season and discussing "real basketball", Bryce and Omari are pleased to present their annual all lineup predictions episode. The guys discuss the most likely starting lineup and break down the team's potential versatility on offense. They analyze what lineups will best reveal the stock of players like Jalen Duren and Jaden Ivey. The duo also discuss Isaiah Stewart and Ausar Thomson as starters, non-floor spacers vs. bad floor spacers, bench units, staggering, and

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49:29

Shawn Windsor joins to help size up Detroit Pistons...

The Pistons Pulse ·

2024/09/18

Free Press sports columnist Shawn Windsor joins Bryce and Omari this week to take stock of the Detroit Pistons. With training camp just around the corner, the trio discuss the lingering questions they have for the team going into the regular season. They cover Cade’s potential ceiling and what players like Jalen Duren and Jaden Ivey need to show to cement themselves as key contributors. As the team attempts to claw back from a historically rough season, what would success look like for this young

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51:43

What are the vibes heading into Detroit Pistons...

The Pistons Pulse ·

2024/09/09

With training camp just around the corner, Bryce and Omari compare the vibes surrounding this team this year to last year. While fan energy may be understandably down right now, there are still plenty of intriguing stories to watch as the season unfolds. The guys also play the role of coach and break down what the team might do in certain situations that they found themselves in last year. How should the team respond if they started slow? What lineups should play during a blowout loss? And how might

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59:02

Goofing around in a very unserious offseason listener...

The Pistons Pulse ·

2024/08/26

Remember that feeling in school right before a break where you didn't get a lot of work done? Bryce and Omari ride that vibe in this episode as the pod will be on break for the next two weeks. In the first two segments, the guys cover plenty of light-hearted ground, including what vacation plans are in store for "Offseason O", favorite running jokes/memories of the pod and how the trio formed the show. Tune in to also hear Omari explain to Kansas native Bryce what a "Yooper" is. Segment three, the

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63:49

Ranking which 2024 Detroit Pistons storylines we're...

The Pistons Pulse ·

2024/08/19

As the countdown to the regular season continues, Bryce and Omari turn their attention towards which developing storylines their most keeping tabs on for the 2024 Detroit Pistons. Does Cade finally have a roster around him to prove himself and take the next leap forward? Will Jaden Ivey or Jalen Duren cement themselves as legit NBA starters? What will Trajan do with players acquired during the Weaver regime? Will the potentially improved floor spacing improve the offense? The guys rank these

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65:46

Keith Smith breaks down the offseason for Detroit...

The Pistons Pulse ·

2024/08/12

NBA cap/free agency expert and friend of the pod Keith Smith is back! To start the show, Bryce and Omari get Keith's thoughts on the drafting of Ron Holland and Bobbi Klintman. After the break, the trio go over Cade's contract extension. Should the team have waited an additional year before offering the deal? The guys also get Keith’s thoughts on Tobias Harris, Paul Reed and the team’s potentially improved floor spacing. To close out, we get Keith’s analysis on the Pistons’ offseason as a whole and

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62:39

Posting our projected statlines for Detroit Pistons

The Pistons Pulse ·

2024/08/07

This week, Bryce and Omari trade the basketball for the crystal ball as two make player stat predictions for the upcoming season. Does Cade have the right people around him to take a healthy step forward offensively? What kind of impact can Tobias Harris’ durability make on the team? Could Simone Fontecchio’s role be diminished this year? The guys plant their prediction flag in this episode and read your listener projections live while recording. Follow Omari on Twitter: @omarisankofa Read the

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66:16

Detroit Pistons offseason review with Laz Jackson

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2024/07/29

We may be in the dog days of summer and the offseason but your go to Detroit Pistons podcast still has you covered. This week, Bryce and Omari welcome back friend of the pod Laz Jackson. The guys get Laz’s thought’s on the hiring of J. B. Bickerstaff. How seriously should Detroit take concerns of the coach’s “hard ceiling” in the playoffs? How might the new coach impact players like Jalen Duren? After the break, the guys focus in on Ron Holland and what Laz makes of the rookie. The trio also take

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67:06

Summarizing Summer League for Detroit Pistons

The Pistons Pulse ·

2024/07/23

Bryce and Omari wrap up how the rest of NBA Summer League played out for the Detroit Pistons. What did we learn about rookie Ron Holland after five games and is there a clearer picture of what the future rotations will look like? After the break, Omari and Bryce continue the conversation on Bobi Klintman. Should we be concerned with his off-ball defense? The guys also talk how the week went for Marcus Sasser and several under the radar players. To close out the show, the guys answered listener

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65:04

Our Detroit Pistons Summer League takeaways

The Pistons Pulse ·

2024/07/15

Bryce and Omari reunite in a sweltering Las Vegas to talk the heat of the 2024 NBA Summer League. The guys discuss the distinct impression Bobi Klintman's play made and what kind of role he could carve for himself on the roster. "The Pistons Pulse" duo also focus in on Ron Holland. What does the No. 5 overall pick need to work on as he adjusts to the league and what do the guys find encouraging about his performance? The pod also covers Marcus Sasser's second appearance at the offseason competition,

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62:29

What to make of Detroit Pistons’ offseason so far...

The Pistons Pulse ·

2024/07/08

Bryce and Omari welcome back Free Press sports columnist Shawn Windsor to the podcast for notes on how the Detroit Pistons are fairing at this point in the off-season. The guys cover Trajan Langdon's conviction in drafting Ron Holland and how the No. 5 pick compares to Ausar Thompson. The trio also talk what influence the veterans can impart on the young team and if the front office positioned well to teach them. Follow Bryce on Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on Twitter: @omarisankofa Pick

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