The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast

So that happened. It’s déjà vu across Detroit as the Pistons fell to the fifth pick in the NBA Draft yet again. But rather than being Neo in the Matrix, when the guys saw the black cat walk by twice, they decided to dive right into draft prospects! And there are plenty to be excited about, even at the fifth selection. Bryce Simon from the Pistons Pulse joins the show to provide incredibly deep insight to all the names you need to know before June 26. Discussing Matas Buzelis, Ron Holland, Zacchaire

Want to hear your voice on the Pindown? Call (313) 355-2717 and leave your question as a voicemail! The guys will play your message and answer your question on that week’s episode! All we ask is that you keep your questions to under 45 seconds.The NBA Draft Lottery is Sunday, so the guys thought this would be the perfect episode to discuss all the prospects who aren’t being talked about for the Pistons but should be. They break down Nikola Topic, Ron Holland and other as they venture down the draft

The Pindown has a phone number! If you want to hear your voice on the podcast, call (313) 355-2717 and leave your question as a voicemail. The guys will play your message and answer your question on that week’s episode! All we ask is that you keep your questions to under 45 seconds. We can’t wait to hear from you all soon!Last week we covered big board slots one through five, this week, the guys hit on six through 10, breaking down Matas Buzelis and Nikola Topic. They also discuss what archetypes

It’s been a week since we’ve last heard word on the Pistons search for a new Head of Basketball Operations, fans want answers, Blake and Wes have... guesses. The guys discuss what may be taking so long and what that new HoBO might do with Monty Williams. They also break down the top 5 of the draft, analyzing those prospects and their fits in Detroit. And while looking forward to the offseason, they analyze star trade targets like Trae Young, Brandon Ingram, and Mikal Bridges, discuss the free agent

Fresh off a loss to the 76ers, all that stands between these Detroit Pistons and franchise history is an improbably three-game win streak. To make matters worse, Cade Cunningham’s injury has been upgraded from “maintenance” to tendonitis. Blake and Wes turn their attention toward the offseason, breaking down potential free agent targets for the Pistons and how Dalton Knecht would fit into this roster. They also discuss Jaden Ivey’s recent hot shooting, and why he seems to have more scrutiny of his

It’s the Malachi Flynn game! The guys were lucky enough to record immediately following the Pistons 121 to 113 loss to the Atlanta Hawks where guard Malachi Flynn became only the third player in NBA history to score at least 50 points off the bench. Wes argues that this was the most improbably 50 point game in NBA history and Blake gives Flynn his flowers for the even and unselfish game he played. The guys also discuss if Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren would be valued more highly that this year’s first

The Pistons just beat the Nets 118 - 112 and Wes and Blake break it all down in this episode. Ausar Thompson has surged as of late, improving his three point percentage and acting more decisively on offense, the guys discuss what that means for his standing in the rookie power rankings. Blake and Wes also break down the salary cap and how it will impact Simone Fontecchio’s next contract, whether James Wiseman could be resigned, and what starting lineup statistics say should lead to the most wins

The refs may have cost the Pistons a game, Mike Muscala hit the free agent market, but Cade just keeps ballin’. This week, Wes and Blake discuss why you maybe shouldn’t be so upset at the refs for that Knicks loss, what the Muscala buyout means for James Wiseman, and the starting five that Monty Williams reportedly committed to. They also compare Jalen Duren to Andre Drummond in his year 2, breaking down who may be a better fit next to Cade Cunningham.We’ve got you covered for all this and more in