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
It's a crossover! The Pistons Pulse and Freep Sports Show went LIVE to discuss the Detroit Pistons' 121-113 win over the Boston Celtics in the NBA season opener. Is Ausar Thompson showing that he's the second star next to Cade Cunningham that the Pistons have been looking for? And what did the guys see from Jalen Duren after signing his big new contract?
Shawn Windsor, Andrew Birkle and Omari Sankofa break it all down.&...
Producer note: This podcast was recorded 10-18-26
With the return of the regular season nearly here, Bryce and Omari conclude their preseason review with a focus on Jalen Duren and Cade Cunningham. The duo then dissect the Pistons’ first matchup of the season against the Celtics. The guys also contemplate who Ausar Thompson will guard in the first four games of the season, share thoughts on if Ebuka Okorie has earned a s...
Producer note: This podcast was recorded on 10-12-2026.
Bryce and Omari break down what they’re learning about the Detroit Pistons from their preseason overtime loss to the Washington Wizards. The guys talk what stood out from players such as Tolu Smith and Ebuka Okorie.
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Producer note: This podcast was recorded the evening of 10-6-26
Bryce and Omari break down what you need to know from the Pistons’ preseason-opening win over the Phoenix Suns. The guys talk Ausar's preseason performance, Ebuka Okorie’s impact in the 4th quarter, the unique structure of Jalen Duren’s contract and more.
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On Thursday, Oct. 1, Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons agreed to a five-year, $200 million contract. Bryce and Omari break down the deal and what this means for the team moving forward.
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Bryce and Omari welcome back ESPN NBA Senior Writer Vincent Goodwill. The trio talk the latest twist in Jalen Duren's contract negotiation, how things have changed for the Pistons with their recent success, Ausar Thompson’s contract and more.
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As we near closer to the start of the regular season, Bryce and Omari continue their offseason evaluations by offering a flurry line up predictions. Ho should close games? What lineup could be the most exciting? Who’s earned a spot on the “total chaos” lineup? The guys go over these predictions and more.
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Bryce and Omari hold their annual season predictions episode. The guys talk Cade Cunningham’s upcoming season, what John Collins brings to the team, the expectations they have for Ebuka Okorie and more.
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Detroit Free Press sports columnist Shawn Windsor joins Bryce and Omari this week. The trio break down the latest on Jalen Duren's contract situation and then break down where the Pistons stack up in the Eastern Conference.
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Omari Sankofa II brings back his dad for another father-son summer special. The Sankofas grade out the Detroit Pistons’ offseason and later play a mock-draft with the chat.
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Bryce, Omari, and producer Wes Davenport interrupt your regularly scheduled Pistons Pulse episode with a trio of Detroit Pistons themed trivia rounds to break through the offseason blues. Wes leads off by hosting another true or false edition of “Sheed or Sham?” Later, Omari and Bryce take their own turns hosting trivia challenges.
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Omari and Bryce were joined by The Athletic NBA Daily hosts Esfandiar Baraheni and Dave DuFour to discuss the offseason as a whole.
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It’s an offseason mailbag episode this week for Bryce and Omari. What does offensive growth look like for Ausar Thompson? What’s Ron Holland’s role on the roster? The guys answer these listener questions and more.
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Producer note: This podcast was recorded 7-21-26
Friend of the pod Laz Jackson joins Bryce and Omari this week to break down the rest of what they saw from the Detroit Pistons in NBA Summer League. The guys get Laz’s evaluation of Okrie, discuss Cade playing on-ball vs off-ball, and Laz grades the Pistons' offseason as a whole so far.
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Producer note: This podcast was recorded 7-15-26
Bryce and Omari break down what stood out to them in games 2 and 3 of NBA Summer League. The guys focus in on Chaz Lanier and Ebuka Okorie. Later in the show, the guys cover the state of the Detroit Pistons roster.
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...In their annual NBA Summer League show, Bryce and Omari recorded live from Las Vegas to break down what stood out from No. 17 overall pick Ebuka Okorie, Chaz Lanier, more.
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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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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