Driving to the Basket: A Detroit Pistons Podcast

This episode discusses the way in which the front office has gone about building the roster and team culture, and checks in on lottery odds.

This episode discusses Cade's big game against the Nets and what it portends for his future, Marvin Bagley's ceiling and prospective role with the Pistons, Killian Hayes's recent improvements, and the likelihood that Beef Stew enjoys eating beef stew.

This episode discusses the Portland Trail Blazers' reported (by Shams Charania) interest in acquiring Jerami Grant in the offseason and Saddiq Bey's fifty-point game and prospective ceiling, and checks in on notable prospects after the first two rounds of March Madness.

This extra-length episode goes in with detail ahead of March Madness on the top draft prospects: strengths, weaknesses, and what to watch for from them in the NCAA Tournament. It also features some discussion on the upsides and downsides of resting players down the stretch for the sake of draft position.

This episode, featuring Bryce of Motor City Hoops and The Pistons Pulse, discusses Cade Cunningham's continued impressive play, where he stands in the Rookie of the Year race, Jerami Grant's return to form, and Isaiah Livers' promising start. Thanks to Bryce for joining us on the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode discusses how to enjoy wins while still hoping for a proper tank, Saddiq Bey's ever-continuing improvement, Kelly Olynyk's assets versus those of Isaiah Stewart, how to fix Killian Hayes, the current frontrunners for NBA MVP, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode, featuring special guest James Edwards---Pistons writer for The Athletic---discusses with James what he expects from the remainder of the season, the draft, free agency, and more. Many thanks to James for joining us on the show!

This episode shares impressions on Marvin Bagley's debut, discusses Saddiq Bey's continued progress, explores some oddities about Cade Cunningham's common lineups, and says yet more nice things about Hamidou Diallo.

This episode recaps the trade deadline: the Marvin Bagley trade, Jerami Grant remaining in Detroit, and major moves elsewhere in the league.

This episode discusses the three Pistons named to the Rising Stars Game---Cade Cunningham, Saddiq Bey, and Isaiah Stewart---Killian Hayes' move to the bench, and the early consequences of Jerami Grant's return to the lineup.

This episode discusses the organization's prospective timeline in building around Cade Cunningham and revisits the Jerami Grant situation. (Recorded prior to Cade's big game against the Nuggets.)

This episode discusses the performances of Cade Cunningham, Saddiq Bey, Hamidou Diallo, and Isaiah Stewart at the halfway mark of the season, with some miscellaneous discussion besides.

This episode discusses Inside the NBA's shots at the Pistons, debates whether or not the season is going according to plan in any capacity, talks Killian Hayes's struggles and the recent successes of Saddiq Bey and Hamidou Diallo, and briefly recaps the trade which brought Bol Bol to Detroit.

This episode changes course to review some of the current top prospects for the 2022 NBA Draft: Paolo Banchero, Jabari Smith, Chet Holmgren, Jaden Ivey, Jaden Hardy, and Jalen Duren.

This episode picks up where the last left off, exploring more potential Jerami Grant trade scenarios.

This episode discusses the team's streak-breaking win against the Heat, the resurgence of Saddiq Bey, and the manner in which the team has functioned differently without the recently-injured Jerami Grant, and gets started on hypothetical Grant trade scenarios.

This episode meanders through such topics as potential adjustments to the starting lineup, projections on the ceiling of the Cunningham-Hayes pairing, favorite things about Cade so far, feelings about the course of the season thus far (just how bad was the roster meant to be?) and so on. Recorded prior to news of Jerami Grant's injury.

This episode features an exasperated discussion about the manner in which the team has been coached thus far in the season, talks Jerami Grant's future with the team, and praises Cade Cunningham.

This episode, the second of two parts, continues to break down the Pistons' persistent struggles to date---from players to coaching to happenstance.

This episode, the first of two parts, breaks down the Pistons' persistent struggles to date---from players to coaching to happenstance.

This episode speaks more on Cade Cunningham's continued success, explores Hamidou Diallo's emergence in the rotation, and discusses Frank Jackson's improvements. We also touch on the ongoing struggles of Saddiq Bey and Killian Hayes (and what's to be done about those), Isaiah Stewart's injury and its potential impact upon an already weak center rotation, and more.

This episode covers a wide range of topics: Cade Cunningham's breakout, Saddiq Bey's (hopeful) return to form, Killian Hayes' outlook, and Dwane Casey's perpetual troubles at coaching an offense.

This episode discusses the emergence of Cade Cunningham, Jerami Grant's rough start to the season, and Saddiq Bey's ongoing new role on offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode recaps Cade Cunningham's first game, explores his fit with Killian, discusses the best lineup to field around him, analyzes the team's offensive struggles, and looks at the situation at the center position. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode discusses the season opener: takeaways, analysis, and so on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode explores some further preseason observations, explores player storylines for the regular season, and discusses preferences on the ultimate outcome of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode discusses takeaways from the first preseason game: the Canadian trio, Saddiq Bey's progression, and so on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode features Mike and Tommy calling more overs/unders. Topics include the likeliest number of trades made in the upcoming season, Killian Hayes' scoring numbers, Saddiq Bey's three-point percentage, Cade's chances at winning Rookie of the Year, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode features Mike and Tommy answering a series of ad-libs and calling some overs/unders. Topics include the Pistons' placement in the standings, Cade Cunningham's likeliest eventual backcourt partner for the season, the team's likeliest second-leading scorer (behind Jerami Grant), scoring numbers for Cunningham, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode features the co-hosts sharing their stories of Pistons fandom and discussing their opinions of the organization's past five years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode, the second of our review/preview series leading up to the start of preseason, discusses Jerami Grant, Saddiq Bey, and Isaiah Stewart. It also reviews the trade that sent Sekou Doumbouya to the Brooklyn Nets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode, the second of our review/preview series leading up to the start of preseason, discusses Killian Hayes, Cory Joseph, and Saben Lee. It also features a lengthy discussion about the fit between Hayes and Cade Cunningham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode, the first of our review/preview series leading up to the start of preseason, discusses Hamidou Diallo, Frank Jackson, and Josh Jackson. It also recaps the new contracts signed by Frank and Hamidou, and speaks on which roster player may be moved or cut in order to get the Pistons down to the 15-contract limit by the start of the regular season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode features Frank Garza, father and trainer of Pistons rookie Luka Garza. Frank speaks about his son's upbringing, training, basketball journey, and character as an individual. He also covers his own experience with Pistons fans, his rising stardom on Pistons Twitter, his initial impressions of the organization, and his observations regarding Summer League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode, recorded shortly after the team's third of five Summer League games, discusses individual and team performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode discusses the re-signings of free agents Cory Joseph and Saben Lee and previews the fast-upcoming Las Vegas Summer League, in which seven players from the organization will participate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode takes deep dives into recent draftees Isaiah Livers and Luka Garza and discusses the signings of Kelly Olynyk and Trey Lyles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode, featuring guest host Matt Schoch (formerly of Locked-on Pistons), was recorded throughout the late-first and second rounds of the draft and meanders through various topics including the team's draftees and the Mason Plumlee trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode, featuring special guest host Wes (6Man on YouTube), discusses final thoughts on the draft and on the bigger picture for the Pistons moving forward. (Reuploaded after fixing an audio error -- apologies for the mix-up!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode discusses, on a theoretical basis and in the context of where the team currently finds itself, the general personnel needs which the Pistons will likely face in the future in the process of building a contender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode discusses the reported trade market for Cade Cunningham, his fit with the Pistons, and why we're confident that he'll ultimately be the name called for the Pistons on draft night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode answers a plethora of listener-submitted questions. Thank you to everybody who sent in a question! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode discusses the overall implications of the Pistons' first-overall selection in the upcoming draft, for both the Pistons and the city of Detroit. Matt Schoch, former longtime host of Locked On Pistons, joins us as guest host. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode, recorded in the aftermath of the draft lottery, discusses the team's attainment of the first-overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode, the fourth of our draft previews, takes an in-depth look at consensus first-overall pick Cade Cunningham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode, the third of our draft previews, takes an in-depth look at consensus top-four pick Jalen Green. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode, the second of our draft previews, takes an in-depth look at consensus top-four pick Evan Mobley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode, the first in our draft series, takes an in-depth look at consensus top-four pick Jalen Suggs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode, the first in our offseason series, discusses our thoughts on the season and its conclusion, Dwane Casey's contract extension, and the first steps toward the realization of Troy Weaver's vision for the roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode sums up the team's remaining schedule, discusses a few unrelated hypothetical scenarios, and answers some listener-submitted questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices