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The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast

the staff of Detroit Bad Boys

Welcome to The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast, brought to you by the staff of Detroit Bad Boys. Your hosts Wes Davenport and Blake Silverman break down the latest news and analyze the biggest players leading the Pistons" restoration.

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01:10:30

The View From Up Top l The Pindown

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2026/04/05

How resilient is this Detroit Pistons team? It doesn’t seem to matter who is out or who is ailing, a group of someones always steps up! This show was recorded before the Pistons clinched the number one seed in the Eastern Conference, but the guys still thought it was time to give this team their due credit. The special talent and depth of this group can no longer be ignored! Wes and Blake break down the rumored value of a new Jalen Duren contract, Ron Holland having a nice bounce-back game in

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01:09:34

Duren's Dominance w/Sean Murphy l The Pindown

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2026/03/28

NOW The Pindown is back! Special guest host Sean Murphy, credentialed media member and host of the From Half Court Podcast joins Wes to break down the downright exciting basketball the Pistons have played over the past week. They break down the incredible play of All-Star Jalen Duren, and what a potential All-NBA selection may mean for his contract extension this offseason. Can Ausar Thompson keep up this level of impact? And, if so, can we expect him to play more minutes in the playoffs? Will

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00:22:58

The Pindown l A Delayed Reaction to Cade Cunningham's...

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2026/03/22

After some big-big-timelife events, The Pindown is back! Well. Kind of.Wes jumps in for a short, solo episode to discuss the recent news of Cade Cunningham’s collapsed lung and what it means for the Pistons as the season wraps up. He breaks down all the injury reporting the has come out since the initial breaking news from Shams, and outlines why all hope is not lost for this Pistons’ season. He also breaks down the early returns of Jalen Duren operating as the offensive focal point. Spoiler alert,

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01:04:16

Surviving a Tough Stretch l The Pindown

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2026/03/02

Robbie Bettelon of Detroit Bad Boys joins the show to discuss the Pistons' past week of games. Robbie and Blake discuss Detroit's Sunday night win over the Magic, plus the previous games against the Cavaliers, Thunder and Spurs. They discuss the Pistons' three-point shooting struggles and whether the team's paint domination is a sustainable strategy for the playoffs. Plus, some MVP talk and assessing J.B. Bickerstaff toward the end of his second season with the organization.We’ve got

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01:23:30

Kevin Huerter & a New York-Sized Beatdown l The Pindown

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2026/02/08

What a week.The Pistons traded Jaden Ivey to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Kevin Huerter, Dario Saric, and a 2026 first round pick swap. They were blown out in embarrassing fashion by the short-handed Wizards. Then they turned around and took the Knicks behind the woodshed on the second night of a back-to-back! Wes and Blake break it all down, diving into the main takeaways from that trade deadline and the game against New York. They discuss if we are all looking at the deadline backwards, every

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00:21:34

Instant Reaction to the Jaden Ivey Trade l The Pindown

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2026/02/04

The Pistons have traded Jaden Ivey to the Chcago Bulls, marking the end of his turbulent yet hopefilled time in Detroit. Wes jumps in the studio to quickly break down what you need to know about the move. What are the details? Why would the Pistons do this? And how might Kevin Huerter fit?We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode!You can watch the entire episode on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube

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01:02:14

Pistons Trade Deadline Preview l The Pindown

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2026/01/31

As the Pistons hit the West Coast ahead of the trade deadline while sitting atop the Eastern Conference, The Pindown brings Detroit Bad Boys' own Kyle Metz on the show to preview the Feb. 5 trade deadline. What do we think the Pistons will do? And, more importantly, what can they do? Metz breaks down the trade avenues the Pistons can take with their available contracts and traded player exceptions. Plus, we explore whether players like Jaden Ivey and Caris LeVert will get moved and how the trade

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01:12:50

In a League of Their Own l The Pindown

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2026/01/25

The Pistons may have dropped a tight contest against a strong Houston Rockets team, but they are still sitting alone at the top of the Eastern Conference. With the trade deadline right around the corner, Wes and Blake break down that loss to the Rockets and what it might mean for the playoffs to come. How should the team counter the Rockets’ defensive strategy? How often will Cade see that defense? They also dive into a mock trade deadline that Wes was fortunate enough to participate in, hosted by

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01:12:22

Good Teams Win Ugly l The Pindown

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2026/01/17

As the title says, good teams win ugly. And the Pistons are a good team, folks! Wes and Blake hop on to break down the good, the bad, and the ugly from that narrow win against a better-than-expected Suns team. They break down why Jaden Ivey likely didn’t earn more minutes than he got against the Suns, and what he needs to do to stake his claim as the season moves on. The guys discuss a few trade deadline rumors, like Jaren Jackson Jr., and Wes explains exactly why he thinks the Pistons should steer

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01:10:48

Jalen Duren, All Star? I The Pindown

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2026/01/11

Wes and Blake hop in to record right before the Pistons rematch against the Los Angeles Clippers to continue their New Year’s Resolutions for the roster. What should Cade aim to improve? How far will this group go in the playoffs? And how should Langdon seek to continue to position this roster for success? They dive into the big question from fans — do the Pistons even need to make a big trade? And, finally, the guys discuss why a potential Jalen Duren extension will not be as back-breaking as those

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01:18:04

Let's Start the New Year Right I The Pindown

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2026/01/05

Happy New Year!It’s 2026 and the Pistons still sit atop the Eastern Conference after a bit of a slip-up to end 2025, losing 3 of their last 4. Wes and Blake jump on before the Pistons play the Cavaliers to discuss the unfortunate injuries to Tobias Harris and Jalen Duren, and how the team might fill those roles during their absences. They also break down their New Year’s Resolutions for the players on the roster. What should Jaden Ivey focus on in 2026? Should Isaiah Stewart expand into the starting

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01:05:40

Back from Break! I The Pindown

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2025/12/14

The Pistons are back! And they delivered an absolutely dominant win against a strong Atlanta Hawks team on Friday night. Blake and Wes use that win to discuss the bigger picture — are the Pistons really this good? Sitting at 20-5, this team is legit, and the guys break down why. They discuss the team’s great depth, why it’s a good thing that good players won’t likely find many minutes. They also break down what we’ve seen out of the first 10 games of Jaden Ivey, injuries and the NBA Cup schedule

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01:14:08

Back on Track I The Pindown

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2025/12/07

The Pistons are back on the right track just in time for a nice, nearly week-long break to rest and recover. In this episode, Blake and Wes break down why the Pistons have seen so much zone, how they can continue to break it and why you shouldn’t be too worried about it in the long-run. They discuss Ron Holland’s great play, Duncan Robinson’s vital role in the offense and why Jalen Duren needs to start forcing some shots. Finally, the guys have some fun comparing Isaiah Stewart to a certain former

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01:10:33

NBA Cup Let Down I The Pindown

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2025/11/29

After a 13-game win streak, the Pistons dropped two straight. Unfortunately, those two games were Cup games, ruining the Pistons dreams of playing for the NBA Cup in Las Vegas. Wes and Blake get together prior to the game vs. the Heat to break down why the Celtics were just a bad matchup and nothing more, and why that Orlando loss stings just a bit more. They discuss why the team needs Jalen Duren to be more aggressive and why Duncan Robinson is so vital offensively. The guys also break down the

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01:04:02

11 Games & Still Rolling I The Pindown

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2025/11/21

The Pistons are absolutely rolling! And The Pindown is here to break down exactly why that is. Spoiler alert — it’s Jalen Duren. It seems that Duren has taken a star leap, Wes and Blake dive in to exactly why he has been so dominant and what it means for the team moving forward. Did Duren unlock the two-big lineups? Is he a future All-Star? They also discuss the amazing play of Daniss Jenkins, why the NBA Cup matters for the Pistons and give some love to Javonte Green and Caris LeVert. Special shout

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01:00:31

A Streak to Remember | The Pindown

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2025/11/12

After two incredible wins in a row, The Pindown is back to break down the Pistons' exciting recent slate of games. After the thrilling win over the Wizards, how should we digest the wild game from Cade Cunningham? Plus, can the unsung heroes continue to guide Detroit through their injury woes? Blake and Wes also debate whether Jalen Duren or Jaden Ivey reaching their maximum potential would be most beneficial alongside Cunningham.You can watch the entire episode on

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01:04:42

Finding the Groove | The Pindown

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2025/11/02

Following the Pistons' recent win over the Magic, Blake and Wes hop on the mics to break down all the fun from the Pistons’ first five games. They discuss Cade Cunningham's incredible play and how he's getting defended. Plus, early contributions from his supporting cast of Tobias Harris, Ron Holland, Isaiah Stewart and Duncan Robinson. With the NBA Cup coming up, the guys preview Detroit's group and their shot of making it out.You can watch the entire episode on

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01:11:18

Beating the Celtics to Move to 2-1 I The Pindown

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2025/10/27

Fresh off the Pistons 119-113 victory over the Boston Celtics, Blake and Wes hop on the mics to break down all the fun from the Pistons’ home opener. They discuss how teams are guarding Cade, and how the team might counter it, the impressive play from Ausar Thompson and Ron Holland, and why Tobias Harris was and has been an unsung hero. The guys then turn to overall trends from games one through three, which play has been there favorite so far, and just how impactful Isaiah Stewart has been.Oh, and

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01:04:32

It’s Time for DEtroit Basketball I The Pindown

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2025/10/18

Finally! The NBA offseason has come to a close, the Pistons have wrapped up their preseason slate — it’s time for some real basketball! And Blake and Wes have just the guest to get us ready. Robbie Bettelton (Bobby Buckets) joins the show to give a deep dive into the preseason games and preview the regular season. He provides insight into one major positive trend from these four preseason games and one that the team should work on. The guys also discuss Jaden Ivey’s injury and why the team should

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00:52:42

Cade is too Good for the Preseason I The Pindown

The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast ·

2025/10/12

Preseason basketball has begun and Blake and Wes are here to break down all you need to know from the Pistons first two games! First, they discuss why Cade’s performance has been so incredible in the context of his previous preseason showings. They explore Ausar Thompson’s role so far, how has his handle looked? Where can he improve? In what situations will he succeed most often with the ball in his hands? And how much will we see point-Ausar in the season with a healthy Jaden Ivey. Speaking of,

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