The Pistons Pulse

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 Sa...

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 rebui...

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 ...

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 th...

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." La...

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...

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...

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 ...

Bryce and Omari welcome Free Press sports columnist Shawn Windsor back to the show. The trio recorded late Tuesday night following the Pistons victory over the Chicago Bulls. The trio break down the recent win, the potential of the Cade Cunningham/Jaden Ivery backcourt, starting rotations and more!

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Friend of the pod and G.O.A.T guest Keith Smith is back this week. After Bryce, Keith and Omari offer a small preview of the upcoming NBA draft, the guys jump right into our regular Pistons coverage including discussing the potential fallout from Isaiah Stewart's physical altercation with Drew Eubanks. Tune in to hear Keith's analysis on the team's roster construction post-deadline, how the team finishes out the rest of the season,...

After reviewing one of the more interesting ratings the guys have received on the pod, Bryce and Omar preview how things could shake out with the February 8th NBA trade deadline. What’s the best trade scenario if the team deals out Killian Hayes? What’s the move to make with the team’s veterans on expiring contracts. Should fans expect fireworks from the front office at the trade deadline? Bryce and Omari analyze these trade scenar...

After a brief moment to reflect on the unprecedented season of the Detroit Lions, Bryce and Omari jump right back into their regular Pistons coverage including the impact veterans like Monté Morris are having on the court. The guys also cover how Cade looked in his return this past Saturday and how the market is shaping up with the February 8th NBA trade deadline fast approaching. 

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This week, Bryce and Omari talk Cade's expected return and Jaden Ivey's increased role in Cade's absence. The guys also review how an Ivey/Cade combo stacks up and the impact recently traded players Mike Muscala and Danilo Gallinari are having on the court. "The Pistons Pulse" duo close out the show by answering listener questions. 

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Bryce and Omari once again welcome NBA cap, free agency expert and friend of the pod Keith Smith back to the show. As the trio recorded live Sunday morning, the entire show outline was thrown out the window as news broke that the Detroit Pistons had made an in-season trade with the Washington Wizards. Listen in to hear how "The Pistons Pulse" crew along with Keith analyzed the deal in real time. 

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Bryce and Omari open the pod this week focusing on the offensive and defensive woes plaguing, the team including their miscommunication issues. Later, "The Pistons Pulse" crew take a deep dive and evaluate how the rookies Ausar Thompson and Marcus Sasser have looked so far in the season.The guys also talk their meetup in Denver and how Bryce has finally seen the light when it comes to Mac and Cheese. 

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In our first episode of the new year, Omari joins Bryce from the road in Salt Lake City. The guys walk through the flashes of brilliance and the consistent improvement we've seen from Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham. Is he finally blooming into the franchise player fans have been waiting to see?  Later in the pod, Bryce and Omari walk us through their New Year's resolutions for the team. The guys break down what they want to s...

In our last episode for 2023, Bryce and Omari, with help from producer Wes, review your questions. What's the deal with the deep contested three-pointer Alec Burks attempted at the end of the Nets game? Is Cade still the player this team should build around? Will the Detroit Lions have more wins than Detroit Pistons? Can the front office be trusted to turn things around? Are there realistic trades out there that could right the tea...