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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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62:29

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

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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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64:20

Analysis on the Detroit Pistons hiring coach J.B....

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2024/07/02

Bryce and Omari cover the whirlwind of recent personnel changes made by the Detroit Pistons. First the guys have you covered with what you need to know about new coach J.B. Bickerstaff. Is he the right type of hire for such a young team? Later in the pod, the guys break down the Tim Hardaway Jr. trade and react to the signing of free agent Tobias Harris. What kind of influence can the vets have on the scoring and floor spacing needs of the team? Towards the end of the pod, the guys take on listener

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68:42

Reactions and analysis to Detroit Pistons surprise...

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2024/06/27

With the No. 5 overall pick, the Detroit Pistons select G League Ignite forward Ron Holland in the 2024 NBA draft. Bryce and Omari break down the pick and what's next for the team.

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65:31

Our final 2024 NBA draft preview for Detroit Pistons

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2024/06/25

Draft week is finally here and the guys are ready to go over one final round of player analysis and trade scenarios. Before the draft talk, Bryce and Omari cover the fallout from the firing of Monty Williams and President of Basketball Operations Trajan Langdon's first press conference. What should the team look for in a new head coach and does the organization finally have a unified vision moving forward? After the break, the guys dive into one last look at the upcoming draft including breaking

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61:57

Talking Detroit Pistons’ team rebuild with The...

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2024/06/18

This week, Bryce and Omari continue the conversation on team roster construction by bringing on Andrew Schlecht, executive producer and podcast host for The Athletic. The pod dives into Andrew's thoughts on the Pistons' rebuild, including a strategy on how the team could utilize their cap space to avoid “the middle." After the break, the guys zoom in on coach Monty Williams and how a lack of a clear team offensive philosophy has only further complicated rebuilding efforts. Later in the show, the

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62:25

Laz Jackson helps break down Detroit Pistons'...

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2024/06/11

Bryce and Omari welcome Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys back onto the pod this week! After a quick recap and thoughts on the the NBA finals so far, the guys get right into it breaking down the personnel moves in the front office. Could coach Monty Williams be the next to go? After the break, Bryce and Omari get Laz’s perspective on how the NBA draft could play out. How would trading back the draft pick separate Trajan Langdon's tenure from the Troy Weaver era?Follow Bryce on Twitter:

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59:33

2024 NBA draft deep-dive with Richard Stayman

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2024/06/04

With the draft only weeks away now, Bryce and Omari continue the conversation this week by welcoming back NBA draft analyst and "Locked on NBA Big Board" co-host Richard Stayman (@MavsDraft) onto the pod. Before the trio dive into their analysis, the guys recap the Detroit Pistons decision to move on from general manager Troy Weaver. "The Pistons Pulse" crew have you covered with player evaluations on Rob Dillingham, Reed Sheppard, Nikola Topic and more. Read Omari's profile on newly hired

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70:18

Keith Smith joins to help break down Detroit Pistons...

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2024/05/29

NBA cap/free agency expert and friend of the pod Keith Smith joins Bryce and Omari once again! The trio cover the recent hiring of Trajan Langdon and what upcoming decisions will require the front office's immediate attention. Is Troy Weaver gone and is there still time to move on from Monty Williams? Later in the pod, the guys break down the value of the Detroit Piston's cap space and what potential options it may open up. Which teams might want to move on from established players to save money and

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59:40

How do Detroit Pistons fare in our NBA mock draft...

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2024/05/22

Bryce, Omari and Wes are pleased to welcome Stephen Gillaspie of "No Ceilings NBA" back on to the pod. The gang hold a mock NBA draft and analyze current fan-favorite potential picks for the Detroit Pistons.

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60:54

How Detroit Pistons can make the most of their No. 5...

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2024/05/13

For the second year in a row, the Detroit Pistons have fallen to the No. 5 spot in the NBA draft lottery. Bryce and Omari game out what available options best suit the team at this point in the draft. The guys break down which players may fall in the draft, who the team should pursue and if the Pistons should consider trading the pick. Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on X/Twitter: @omarisankofa Read Omari's most recent work here Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch

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60:15

What Detroit Pistons off-season moves would you make?

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2024/05/07

Bryce and Omari review listener submitted ideas on which players the Detroit Pistons should attempt to acquire via trade and signings to improve the beleaguered roster. Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on X/Twitter: @omarisankofa Read Omari's most recent work here Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here

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69:36

Game Theory Podcast's Sam Vecenie joins to help game...

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2024/04/30

Bryce and Omari welcome NBA writer for The Athletic and host of "Game Theory Podcast" Sam Vecenie on to the show. In a wide-ranging Pistons focused conversation, the guys get Sam's thoughts on individual players, the front office, the head of basketball operations position, and the upcoming NBA draft. Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on X/Twitter: @omarisankofa Read Omari's most recent work here! Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

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66:11

Discussing our top 10 draft boards and which picks...

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2024/04/23

As the Detroit Pistons front office continues their search for a head of basketball operations, the guys turn their focus to the upcoming NBA draft. Bryce and Omari share their top 10 big boards, and break down how each may work with the Pistons next season. Would Dalton Knecht be an ideal fit next to Cade Cunningham? Is Reed Sheppard efficient enough to overlook his small stature? Should Donovan Clingan be a top 5 pick? Is Alex Sarr a lock at number 1? The guys answer all of these and more as we

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57:06

What we know so far about Detroit Pistons' search for...

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2024/04/17

With an infamously historic regular season now over for the Detroit Pistons, the guys get us up to speed on the future of the organization and the search for new leadership in the front office. After the break, Bryce and Omari shift the pod to an impromptu listener mailbag episode. What’s the ideal player type to complement Cade? What do the guys make of the Trae Young rumors? What kind of trade would it take to jumpstart the rebuild? The guys aim to answer these questions and more as we look

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60:46

How do we feel about our Detroit Pistons New Year's...

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2024/04/09

The guys open the pod this week with a rap beef that seems to lack real meat, the controversial foul call in the UConn vs. Iowa, and Malachi Flynn's 50-point game. Later in the pod, Bryce and Omari revisit the areas of improvement they wanted to see most from the team roster at the beginning of the year. The guys sort through what they got right and what hasn't aged well, including Cade's health, Duren's injury prevention, Ausar's jump shot, Ivey's shooting efficiency and Sasser's role on the

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62:19

Answering what could be next for Detroit Pistons in...

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2024/04/03

After a somewhat tumultuous travel day to Georgia, Omari joins Bryce from the road in Atlanta to answer your listener questions. What's the likelihood Cade Cunningham would ask to be traded if things continue poorly for the team? Is the Cade/Jaden Ivey combination still feasible? Which G League player is likely to be on the roster next year? Who's available for a big off-season trade? What kind of lottery draft pick trades could the team make? The guys aim to answer these questions and more in this

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60:48

Gauging Jaden Ivey’s growth vs. regression, March...

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2024/03/27

As the season begins to wind down, Bryce and Omari continue the conversation on Jaden Ivey's playing prowess. The guys hone in on Ivey's peculiar decision-making on three-point shooting and his diminishing efficiency post All-Star break. Also, with some players seemingly being shut down for the season, the guys break down what they hope to see within the last stretch of games and discuss if the team is in "full-blown tank mode." Later, Bryce and Omari talk player highlights from March Madness so far

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63:52

Ku Khahil joins to discuss Jaden Ivey and the future...

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2024/03/18

Bryce and Omari welcome Ku Khahil, the host of the Locked on Pistons podcast, to the show after Detroit lost a heartbreaker to the Miami Heat on a Bam Adebayo buzzer-beater. Ku shares his takes on Ausar Thompson, Jaden Ivey and the franchise's "Core Four" and debates with the guy whether they can all play together. Then, the guys play a Pistons-centric version of "real or fad" as they try and decide if some of the recent trends can be counted on going forward, or are just an outlier. Follow Bryce

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65:46

Laz Jackson shares insights on Detroit Pistons, Cade...

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2024/03/12

After some prolonged scheduling difficulties, Bryce and Omari are pleased to welcome Laz Jackson back to the pod. The trio break down the Detroit Pistons' loss to the Mavericks and individual player analysis, including improvements on defense Jalen Duren needs to develop and Ausar Thompson's shooting mechanics. Later, the guys talk about the borderline-elite efficiency of Cade Cunningham since the All-Star break. "The Pistons Pulse" duo along with Laz also talk about how things have panned out since

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61:22

Analyzing Pistons' starting lineup, rotation woes;...

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2024/03/05

Omari joins Bryce remotely from the road this week as the guys discuss the starting lineup and rotations. After a win against the Chicago Bulls, the current starting lineup has been performing worse with each game. The guys break down what's not working, including the all to familiar issue of not enough spacing. Later in the pod, Bryce and Omari take a deep dive into the 2024 NBA draft. With no clear No. 1 consensus pick, the guys take look at this unique upcoming draft and begin gaming out who

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