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.
Episodes
Producer note: This podcast was recorded on 7-1-26
Bryce and Omari break down the Pistons’ acquisitions of Isaiah Joe and John Collins. The guy also continue to analyze the situation surrounding Jalen Duren’s contract.
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Bryce and Omari break down the Piston’s No. 21 overall pick Ebuka Okorie. Can Okorie play next to Cade Cunningham? The guys discuss where the 19 year-old Stanford guard needs to develop, analyze his jump shot and more.
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With rumors and speculation heating up right before the NBA Draft, Bryce and Omari explore what a potential move for Tyler Herro would look like for the Detroit Pistons. The guys also break down what it could mean for the team if they trade players like Ron Holland, Duncan Robinson and Isaiah Stewart.
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Bryce and Omari welcome to the show Corey Tulaba and Maxwell Baumbach of No Ceilings NBA to explore how the 2026 NBA draft could play out. The guys continue the Yaxel Lendeborg conversation and what could be waiting for the Detroit Pistons at the end of the draft.
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Detroit Free Press sports columnist Shawn Windsor joins Bryce and Omari this week to review listener ideas on what moves the Detroit Pistons could make this offseason. After a quick review of the NBA finals so far, the guys get right to listener suggestions including what it would take for the Pistons to go after Yaxel Lendeborg in this year’s NBA Draft.
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With Omari away handling Freep business, Bryce brings back NBA cap expert and friend of the pod Keith Smith to break down the paths the Pistons may take this offseason. Bryce gets Keiths analysis on Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson’s possible contracts and how the team can continue to add the roster. Bryce and Keith also preview the NBA draft.
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Bryce and Omari break down the key takeaways from Trajan Langdon’s end of season press conference and game out what’s next for the Pistons if they keep Ausar Thompson and Jalen Duren.
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Producer note: This podcast was recorded 5-18-26
Bryce and Omari look at what went wrong for the Detroit Pistons in their Game 7 matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers and look at the big picture by reviewing the team’s unexpected 2025-26 season.
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Bryce and Omari are joined by Free Press Sports columnist Shawn Windsor to break down what went wrong for the Pistons in their last two playoff matchups against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The trio discuss Jalen Duren’s slump and Ausar Thompson’s struggles in Game 4. They also preview what fans may see in Game 5.
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Bryce and Omari shares their reactions and analysis on the 2-0 lead the Detroit Pistons have gained against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The guys discuss Cade’s star level of play and break down the significant impacts of Tobias Harris and Ausar Thompson. They also talk what lessons the team learned from their previous brink of elimination series and what fans may see in Game 3 and 4.
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Bryce and Omari cover the Detroit Pistons’ historic 3-1 series comeback victory over the Orland Magic. Later, the guys take a look at what’s changed for the Cleveland Cavaliers and how the Pistons’ could contend against them in their Eastern Conference semifinals matchup.
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With the Orlando Magic now leading the Detroit Pistons 3-1 in their playoff series, Bryce and Omari share their insights on what’s been going wrong for the team.
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Producer note: This podcast was recorded 4-26-26
Bryce and Omari discuss player underperformances and missed opportunities that led to the Pistons’ 113-105 Game 3 loss to the Orlando Magic, and look ahead to Game 4 on Monday, April 27.
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Producer note: This podcast was recorded 4-21-26
Bryce and Omari welcome back to the show Detroit Free Press sports columnist Shawn Windsor to analyze the Pistons’ postseason performance so far. The guys note Cade’s showing in Game 1 and what the teams needs from Jalen Duren, Ausar Thompson, and Isaiah Stewart moving forward.
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From the Detroit Free Press, Omari Sankofa II, Bryce Simon and Shawn Windsor react live at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday night to the Detroit Pistons’ stunning Game 1 NBA playoff loss to the Orlando Magic, 112-101. Check back for a full-length podcast this week before Wednesday's Game 2 in this best-of-seven first-round series.
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Bryce and Omari look forward to the Detroit Pistons' upcoming playoff series and break down the best moments from the regular season. They talk if Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson should expect awards, Trajan Langdon’s winning moves on the margins, Duren’s improvements this year and how confident the team should feel heading into the postseason.
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Bryce and Omari are joined this week by Fred Katz, senior NBA writer for The Athletic. The trio talk potential Pistons post-season awards, the 65-game rule, and post-season matchups.
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Bryce and Omari are joined by Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic to discuss a newsy week in the NBA, starting with the release of former Piston Jaden Ivey after controversial comments he made online. Later, the guys discuss Cade Cunningham's NBA MVP case, the 65-game awards rule potentially snubbing his chances, the impact Daniss Jenkins has made and more.
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Bryce and Omari break down Cade Cunningham’s injury and how is absence is influencing the conversation around the 65-game rule for NBA awards. Later, the guys talk Daniss Jenkins’ career game against the Los Angeles Lakers and what his future role with the team could look like.
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