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 analysis as a former D1 player and current high school coach of 12 years.
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Producer note: This podcast was recorded 1/4/26
Bryce and Omari welcome back senior writer for The Athletic and friend of the pod James Edwards III. The trio explore the potential rivalry between the Detroit Pistons and New York Knicks. They also break down where the two franchises rank in the Eastern conference.
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With a looming holiday break approaching, Bryce and Omari revisit an assortment of projections they made before the Pistons kicked off the 2025-2026 season. Later in the pod, producer Wes joins to pit the guys against each other in another true or false edition of “Sheed or Sham”?
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Omari and a diminished speaking-voice Bryce recap the Pistons’ big win against the Boston Celtics. The guys also hone in on Caris Lavert establishing his groove, Jaden Ivey’s performance since returning from injury, Cade’s MVP case, and Ausar Thompson’s recent struggles on offense.
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...With a lull in the Pistons’ schedule this week, Bryce and Omari welcome back friend of the pod Laz Jackson to offer insights into how the 2025 roster is performing at this point in the season. After covering the chatter around a potential trade for Anthony Davis, the guys dive deep into roster analysis, including Laz’s perspective on Jalen Duren and the hometown love for Ron Holland.
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Bryce and Omari continue the conversation on the 12-man rotation with the unsung heroes of the roster still stepping up in key moments for the team. The guys also break down the recent win against the Miami Heat and the losses to the Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic. They also evaluate Cade’s elevated level of play and Daniss Jenkin’s contributions.
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Bryce and Omari welcome Senior NBA writer for ESPN and co-host of “Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective” Tim Bontemps to the show this week. The guys get Tim’s perspective on the Pistons’ unexpected hot start and J.B. Bickerstaff's influence in leading the team. The trio also dive into an in-depth discussion on what questions and moves the front office will need to consider in cultivating long-term succ...
Producer note: This podcast was recorded 11-16-25
With key starters for the Detroit Pistons still unavailable due to injuries, Bryce and Omari break down the positive impact the team’s backup players have been making on the court. The guys highlight the contributions from Daniss Jenkins, Duncan Robinson and more.
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Bryce and Omari break down the Detroit Pistons’ win streak and what’s clicking for the team despite notable absences. The guys talk the unsung heroes of the roster’s recent play and if the team is good enough to go “all in.” Omari and Bryce examine what trends from this hot start can last a full season, Daniss Jenkins’ impact on the court, and how to move the roster forward.
Bryce and Omari recap Jalen Duren’s impressive performance against the Dallas Mavericks and the dominance Cade Cunningham is showing on the court. Beyond Duren’s impressive showing in Mexico, the guys also cover the team’s 3-point attempts and what Cade seems to have figured out this year.
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Producer note: This podcast was recorded 10-28-25
Free Press Sports columnist and friend of the pod Shawn Windsor joins Bryce and Omari to break down how the Pistons have looked in their first few games of the 2025 season.
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Bryce and Omari react to the Detroit Pistons' 115-111 loss to the Chicago Bulls.
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Producer note: For Omari and Bryce, congratulations on episode 200!
For our listeners, this episode was recorded the morning of 10-15-25.
Bryce and Omari mark their 200th episode by getting straight to work and continuing their preseason Detroit Pistons coverage. After a quick update on the status of Jaden Ivey's health, the guys break down what they’ve seen this preseason from Cade Cunningham, Tobias Harris, Daniss ...
Omari and Bryce finally have real basketball to discuss as the Detroit Pistons bested the Memphis Grizzlies in preseason play 128-112. Has the team cemented their identity and play style? Later, the guys take a deep dive into roster lineups and analyze which combinations could be the most advantageous this year. Also in the pod, with the looming Detroit vs. Kansas City matchup in the NFL, the guys briefly have that conversation and...
With the return of the NBA season on the horizon, Omari and Bryce break down the standout quotes and moments from the Detroit Pistons’ media day press conference. The guys dive into what insights were revealed, including the team’s offseason workouts, the status of Jaden Ivey’s health, what the young players learned from veteran leadership and more.
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With training camp fast approaching and the season not far behind, Bryce and Omari welcome old friend Vincent Goodwill, now of ESPN, to preview the season. The guys discuss Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren's development tracks, what the next level might look like for Cade Cunningham and just how important Ausar Thompson is for this team now and in the future.
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With two weeks to go to until training camp, Omari offers an update on Malik Beasley’s situation and along with Bryce, the guys consider whether the Detroit Pistons should reunite with the fan-favorite player. Later in the pod, Bryce and Omari share Pistons roster and general NBA award predictions.
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Bryce and Omari welcome Pistons Jack (@pistons_jack) to the pod this week. The trio open the show by detailing the dynamism of the Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey duo. Will the pair be able to take the next necessary step in their play this year and how does the duo rank compared to the rest of the NBA Easter Conference? Bryce, Omari and Jack shares their insights along with takeaway predictions for the end of the ’25 season. ...
The boys are back in town and the band is back together with Omari returning from his vacation! As “The Pistons Pulse” team await the arrival of the 2025 season, Bryce and Omari evaluate the Pistons roster and make their predictions for how the team will fare this year. Can Ausar cement his status as an elite defender? Will Cade prove himself as a perennial all-star? What impact will veterans make on the team? The guys ...
With Omari still away on vacation, Bryce brings in podcast hosts Andrew Schlecht and Alex Spears of The Athletic’s “Slam n’ Jam" podcast. The trio break down the NBA’s Western Conference and game out where the Detroit Pistons may stack up in the overall mix. Later, Bryce plays game show host and attempts to get revenge for his past “Slam n’ Jam” trivia performances by pitting Andrew and Ale...
With Omari away on a much deserved vacation, Bryce brings on his former coach at American University, Jeff Jones. Coach Jones dives into how the collegiate basketball landscape has shifted since his playing years, team chemistry, and what it was like playing against a freshman Michael Jordan.
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