Driving to the Basket: A Detroit Pistons Podcast

This belatedly-posted episode discusses the emergence and future of Frank Jackson, the look of recent returnee Killian Hayes, and the continuing question of Saddiq Bey's ceiling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode reviews the to-date performance of Saddiq Bey, Isaiah Stewart, Josh Jackson, and Jerami Grant, and discusses the return of Killian Hayes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode recaps and discusses what the Pistons did (and did not do) at the trade deadline, speaks on trades made elsewhere in the league and the implications those could have for the Pistons in the race to the bottom of the standings, goes off on some tangents, and ends with some talk on Hamidou Diallo ahead of his probable Pistons debut on Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode answers questions submitted by listeners and concludes with a profile of prospective 2021 top-five draft pick Jalen Green. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The second half of our two-part midseason episode reviews and grades the remainder of the roster and concludes with a draft profile of prospective top-five 2021 selection Jonathan Kuminga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first in our two-part midseason episode discusses Blake Griffin's legacy in Detroit, the trade of Svi Mykailiuk for Hamidou Diallo, and Sekou Doumbouya's status as the sole holdover from the pre-Weaver era and his future in Detroit, and finishes with midseason reviews and grades of Jerami Grant, Mason Plumlee, and Saddiq Bey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode discusses the play of Saben Lee and Dennis Smith Jr., evaluates which Pistons may have trade value prior to the upcoming deadline (less than a month off), and checks in on where the Pistons stand in the race to the bottom of the standings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode discusses the parting ways of the Pistons and Blake Griffin, does mid-season profiles on Jerami Grant and Josh Jackson, and takes a dive into how this roster's culture differs from that of Pistons teams of the recent past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode recaps the week's games, discusses the Derrick Rose trade, talks Saddiq Bey's big game and yet more about Isaiah Stewart's persistent improvement, speaks on Mason Plumlee's value, takes note of Wayne Ellington's rapid descent back to earth, and ends with a quick profile on projected top-five pick Jalen Suggs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode speaks on the teams that could conceivably beat out the Pistons for the league's top spot in the draft lottery standings, discusses how teams have adapted to better defend Blake Griffin and Wayne Ellington, and ends with a brief talk on Jerami Grant's case for all-stardom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode speaks at length on Wayne Ellington's hot streak, role in the offense, and potential for trade value, takes a deep dive into Isaiah Stewart's player profile, performance, and progress, and announces Dante (AKA ChefCurrySauce) as the podcast's newest co-host. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode evaluates the performance thus far of the team's youth and Jerami Grant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode, recorded immediately after the loss against Atlanta, discusses the ways in which Dwane Casey's in-game mismanagement is driving us insane. Also a bit about Isaiah Stewart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode speaks on the logjam at power forward, Blake Griffin's actual on-court impact, and the value to the Pistons of Jerami Grant, amongst other subjects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This solo episode speaks on Killian Hayes's injury, the continuing drag of Dwane Casey's coaching (plus some history), and general season takeaways from the roster through the first eight games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode recaps the season's first two games, critiques Dwane Casey, discusses Troy Weaver's vision for the team, speaks on what we know about Christian Wood's departure from Detroit, and concludes with a quick evaluation of Blake Griffin's performance thus far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode discusses four key players whom the podcast will be tracking throughout the season--including profiles and what to look for in terms of improvement as the season progresses--and concludes with a brief season preview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episodes discusses first impressions from the team's two initial preseason games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode recaps the team's decisions in free agency, discusses the overall strategy, and profiles the players involved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode recaps the Pistons' trades and selections at the 2020 NBA Draft, and discusses each individual pick's profile, upsides, downsides, and outlook. (Free agency will be discussed in the next episode.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode, the last in the pre-draft series, explores the four players the hosts have deemed likeliest to be the organization's selection at the 2020 NBA Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode explores recent comments by Troy Weaver on the rebuild, speaks briefly on Christian Wood's upcoming free agency, and discusses recent rumors linking Patrick Williams and LaMelo Ball to the Pistons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode explores the potential trade market for Blake Griffin, analyzes some spoken-about draft-day trade scenarios, and ends by speaking a bit about Christian Wood's future (or lack thereof) with the Pistons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode features a mock draft and explores the upcoming finals matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode, the third and final segment of a pre-draft lottery series on potential draftees for the Pistons, profiles Killian Hayes, LaMelo Ball, Tyrese Haliburton, and Cole Anthony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode, the second in a three-part series on potential draftees for the Pistons in October, profiles Anthony Edwards, Deni Avdija, Isaac Okoro, and Devin Vassell. It also discusses the importance of the wing positions, at which the Pistons have lacked sufficient talent for more than a decade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode, the first of a three-part series on potential draftees for the Pistons in October, profiles James Wiseman, Onyeko Okongwu, and Obi Toppin while also discussing Christian Wood and the evolution of the modern center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode recaps the 2019-2020 season, discussing takeaways and reviewing individual player performances. Part one of a two-part episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode recaps the 2019-2020 season, discussing takeaways and reviewing individual player performances. Part two of a two-part episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The podcast returns after a three-month hiatus. This episode discusses the recent hiring of Troy Weaver as the organization's new general manager, and meanders through further commentary upon the rebuild---the first stages of which we'll not see until August. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode discusses Christian Wood's present and future, the organization's opportunity to finally catch up to the evolution of the NBA, and the status of Sekou Doumbouya. Dante (also known as ChefCurrySauce on /r/DetroitPistons) joins us as our first-ever guest co-host. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode includes a final rant on Andre Drummond, reflects on what the old roster was missing, and talks about what the future roster will require for success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode discusses the trade deadline (and all that subject encompasses), and speaks a bit on what may come next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode discusses the prospect of a roster rebuild, and why it probably won't be taken far enough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Detroit's season is already more than one-quarter past. This episode grades each member of the roster on his performance thus far. Recorded just prior to the 12/6 contest against the Indiana Pacers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This potpourri episode discusses the match against Orlando; the remainder of the critical upcoming stretch; the performances of a few key players; and a bit on why the Pistons can't fill the arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode introduces the podcast's new name and co-host, and discusses the issues that ail the struggling Pistons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This shorter-than-usual episode examines takeaways from the preseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode recaps Detroit's Summer League, specifically with respect to player performances. (Reuploaded due to a minor error.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we visit the Tony Snell trade, Detroit's draft-night decisions, and some further free agency content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode previews free agency, including possible targets and the potential for trades. The latter subject includes an in-depth segment about Andre Drummond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode deals with topics including the team's recent offensive woes, the CBA, and the upcoming offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode introduces the podcast and answers some listener-submitted questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices