The Pistons Pulse

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. Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on X/Twitter: @omarisankofa Read Omari's most recent work here! Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

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. Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on X/Twitter: @omarisankofa Read Omari's most recent work here! Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

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 see from individual players, management, and this very podcast in 2024. Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on X/Twitter: @omarisankofa Read Omari's most recent work here! Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

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 team? Will Bryce ever talk about food on the podcast again? Tune in to this listener driven end-of-year show to find out. Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on X/Twitter: @omarisankofa Read Omari's most recent work here! Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

As the shadow of the losing streak continues to hang over the team, Bryce and Omari talk what can be gleaned from the Detroit Pistons' recent losses to the Sixers, Bucks, and Hawks. Later in the pod, the guys dive into the hot button storylines, topics, and narratives around the team in another game of "Buy, Sell, or Hold". Bryce and Omari poke the Killian Hayes hornet's nest, analyze Ausar Thompson's career minutes, speculate on what Cade Cunningham would look like on a championship contending team, and ask if a firing in the front office is due before the trade deadline. Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on X/Twitter: @omarisankofa Read Omari's most recent work here! Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

It's a momentous episode for Bryce, Omari, and Wes as we celebrate the podcast's 100th episode! After taking some time to reflect, the guys get right down to business reviewing the Pistons' recent matchups against the Grizzlies, Magic and Pacers. Later in the pod, the crew review their Detroit Pistons centric New Year's resolutions for this past year. The guys go over what they wanted to see from individual players and the organization as a whole, including a seemingly prescient take regarding GM Troy Weaver's leadership. Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on X/Twitter: @omarisankofa Read Omari's most recent work here! Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

With team performance severely below expectations this year and fan frustration only growing, Bryce, Omari and Wes put our listeners in the Front Office and asked for their suggestions to fix the team. Should the organization remain patient and not make huge moves? What about potential trade deals for the likes of Zach LaVine or Kyle Kuzma? Is Jaden Ivey the ideal trade piece? Is it time to go for the nuclear option and clear out the entire team and management? The guys take your suggestions and break down the pros and cons. Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on X/Twitter: @omarisankofa Read Omari's most recent work here! Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

As the losses keep piling up, Bryce and Omari open the show by discussing the Detroit Pistons' listless loss to the Washington Wizards which extended their losing streak to 14 games. What is exactly wrong with this team and where do they go from here? How much of the blame, if any, should Cade Cunningham shoulder? And will the Pistons be able to keep experimenting with Beef Stew at the 4? Plus, the guys discuss some of the positive developments from Jaden Ivey. Did Monty Williams' message to Ivey work, or was it a waste of time? Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on X/Twitter: @omarisankofa Read Omari's most recent work here! Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

After opening with some lighthearted talk over the best Thanksgiving side dishes, Bryce and Omari contend with the palpable frustration over the Pistons' current losing streak and break down what's not working. How warranted is the continued conversation around the team's injuries? Beyond who's hurt, the guys also examine the continuing issues with turnovers, discipline and struggles with communication. Later in the pod, Bryce and Omari break down individual player performances. Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on X/Twitter: @omarisankofa Read Omari's most recent work here! Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

Bryce and Omari have a Pistons podcast crossover special as they are joined by Lance Caporossi and Anthony of "Pistons Talk". Together, the guys try to make the most out of the current losing streak and rough start to the season. Can they find some cathartic hope in the conversation? They also talk the issues with floor spacing, if there's too much being placed on Cade's shoulders, and hypothetical lineups. Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on X/Twitter: @omarisankofa Read Omari's most recent work here! Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

Bryce and Omari are tackling thorny Detroit Pistons player conversations this week. The guys take on the debate around Killian Hayes. His recent offensive flashes of brilliance have been driving the conversation online but can he sustain it? Later, the guys dive into the talk around Jaden Ivey's usage off the bench and whether Ausar Thompson is living up to expectations. Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on X/Twitter: @omarisankofa Read Omari's most recent work here! Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

This week, Bryce and Omari welcome back Free Press columnist Shawn Windsor and together the trio break down the Detroit Pistons' performance so far. What's are their thoughts on Cade and this starting lineup? Is the team feeling Bojan Bogdanović's absence? The guys walk us through these questions, as well sharing notes on the aggressiveness of the team's shooting, their turnover rate, and how the defense is holding up. Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on X/Twitter: @omarisankofa Read Omari's most recent work here! Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

Omari and Bryce have a special guest this week in Arn Tellem, a former sports agent and vice chairman of the Detroit Pistons. The guys ask Arn's view on where the organization is going, thoughts on Cade's return and talk the patience of the fanbase. Later, Bryce evaluates Omari's major predictions for the season. Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on X/Twitter: @omarisankofa Read Omari's most recent work here! Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

Bryce and Omari cover the Pistons' preseason matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Montreal. What do the guys make of the comeback victory? Later in the pod, the guys continue the conversation on the starting lineup and rotation and producer Wes helms another round of "Sheed or Sham." Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on X/Twitter: @omarisankofa Read Omari's most recent work here! Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

Bryce and Omari welcome back Detroit Pistons basketball! Together, the duo analyze what they saw from the overtime loss to Phoenix Suns. What's the read on Jaden Ivey not starting? Has Bagley or Wiseman secured a starting spot? After his impressive summer performance, how did Cade look? What about the rookies Ausar Thompson and Marcus Sasser? The guys have a wealth of things to go over in this episode, including listener questions. Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on X/Twitter: @omarisankofa Read Omari's most recent work here! Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

With the regular season fast approaching, the guys bid farewell to "Offseason O" and get to work breaking down the impressions and comments made during Detroit Pistons media day 2023. "The Pistons Pulse" crew cover new head coach Monty Williams' vibe, praise for Ausar Thompson's promising defense, how a healthy Cade Cunningham expands the team and listener questions. Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on X/Twitter: @omarisankofa Read Omari's most recent work here! Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

This week, Bryce and Omari preview a variety of lineup possibilities for the 2023 Detroit Pistons. Who's on the court at the start of the season? Has the roster become more versatile? "The Pistons Pulse" crew give their best answers to these questions and more. Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on X/Twitter: @omarisankofa Read Omari's most recent work here! Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

Following a well-deserved break, Omari returns back to the pod! After some time reviewing what "Offseason O" has been up to, Bryce and Omari dive straight into your listener questions live! Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on X/Twitter: @omarisankofa Read Omari's most recent work here! Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

With Omari still away this week, Bryce enlists the help of Jack Kelly and Wes Davenport of "Detroit Bad Boys" to help us figure out which player best can serve as the "Robin" to Cade Cunningham's "Batman." The guys also talk what developments they want to see from the team's young players this year. Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on X/Twitter: @omarisankofa Read Omari's most recent work here! Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

With Omari away this week, Bryce recruits NBA cap expert and friend of the pod Keith Smith to help us continue our look at the upcoming season. Keith walks us though what he wants to see from rookie Ausar Thompson, the competitive nature of this year's Detroit Pistons roster and more! Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on X/Twitter: @omarisankofa Read Omari's most recent work here! Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

This week, Bryce and Omari put on their best fortune-teller costumes and attempt to predict how the upcoming season will unfold by projecting the stat lines for the Detroit Pistons' core players. Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on X/Twitter: @omarisankofa Read Omari's most recent work here! Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

This week, Bryce and Omari are joined by co-host of "Bad Boys & Beyond" podcast and NBA historian Keith Black Trudeau to talk a snapshot of Detroit Pistons history. The trio talk Grant Hill, the rise of the "Goin' to Work" team and what the present version of the franchise needs to accomplish in the near future. Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on X/Twitter: @omarisankofa Read Omari's most recent work here! Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys joins Bryce and Omari to talk what they've seen of a healthy Cade Cunningham. Later, the trio discuss Jalen Duren and how the rest of the Detroit Pistons roster has stacked up during this offseason. Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on X/Twitter: @omarisankofa Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

In this special episode, Bryce and Omari are pleased to welcome No. 25 overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft, Marcus Sasser of the Detroit Pistons to the pod. The fellas get the inside story on Sasser's whirlwind year and how he hopes to fit in to the world's greatest basketball league.

With the lull of the offseason setting in, Bryce and Omari are joined by producer Wes for some fun. First, the guys are challenged to draft their ideal 3x3 roster from the entirety of the franchise's history. Later, the guys continue the 3 theme with an assortment of top 3 lists. With Wes taking over hosting duties for this episode, find out a little more about Bryce and Omari beyond basketball. Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on X/Twitter: @omarisankofa Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

This week, Bryce and Omari evaluate your hypothetical Detroit Pistons trade proposals. Which trade ideas make the cut in the eyes of the guys and which ones should be left on the cutting room floor? Listen to find out. Later, producer Wes joins the guys once again for another round of "Sheed or Sham?". Follow Bryce on Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on Twitter: @omarisankofa Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

Extreme heat in Las Vegas delayed him last week but finally Free Press sports columnist Shawn Windsor joins Bryce and Omari to complete our Summer League review. Later in the pod, the trio talk Shawn's interview with Detroit Pistons Owner Tom Gores. Follow Bryce on Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on Twitter: @omarisankofa Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here! Listen to more of Shawn on Free Press Sports with Carlos and Shawn

Bryce and Omari have Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart's new contract deal fresh on their minds this week. How does this contract extension reflect on the front office and what the franchise values? Later in the pod, the guys still have ongoing thoughts from summer league as they break down the versatility of Marcus Sasser and Ausar Thompson. Follow Bryce on Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on Twitter: @omarisankofa Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

Bryce and Omari reunite in person to cover this year's NBA Summer League in Las Vegas! The guys talk their biggest Detroit Pistons takeaways so far from the league and detail how they're handling the Vegas experience. Follow Bryce on Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on Twitter: @omarisankofa Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

This week, the guys review the acquisition Joe Harris and Monte Morris. The less-than-flashy free agency moves may have the Detroit Pistons flying under the radar, but the guys explain why they be well-positioned to make future trade market waves. Bryce & Omari go over the changing roster. Follow Bryce on Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on Twitter: @omarisankofa Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

Bryce and Omari continue their review of how the Detroit Pistons fared on draft night last week. Where do Ausar Thompson and Marcus Sasser fit in the overall picture? What's on the horizon in free agency? The guys offer their thoughts on what's next and answered listener questions live. Follow Bryce on Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on Twitter: @omarisankofa Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

Bryce and Omari recap and react to the 2023 NBA draft, in which the Detroit Pistons selected Ausar Thompson with the No. 5 pick and acquired Marcus Sasser via trade late in the first round. Follow Bryce on Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on Twitter: @omarisankofa Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

The guys this week talk some of the new staff hirings of the Monty Williams era. Later, Bryce and Omari have one final round of drafting scenarios before the big day Thursday. Follow Bryce on Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on Twitter: @omarisankofa Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

This week, Bryce and Omari are joined by Tyler Metcalf and Tyler Rucker of the "No Ceilings" podcast to run through an NBA mock draft. All four take turns rolling through the top 31 picks and discuss why certain players fit in certain situations. Follow Bryce on Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on Twitter: @omarisankofa Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

NBA cap/free agency expert and friend of the show Keith Smith joins us again this week! Bryce, Omari and Keith walk us through potential offseason plans for the Detroit Pistons and how things could shape up with Monty Williams. Follow Bryce on Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on Twitter: @omarisankofa Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

In this special episode, Bryce and Omari cover the hiring of Monty Williams and answered viewer questions live during the recording. Follow Bryce on Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on Twitter: @omarisankofa Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

This week, the guys open with an update on the search for a new head coach. Afterwards, Bryce and Omari take a deep dive breaking down how well each of the top prospects at the No. 5 pick fit in with the current team. Later, the guys take some time to game out additional roster moves the Pistons could make this offseason. Follow Bryce on Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on Twitter: @omarisankofa Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

This week, the guys are joined by NBA draft analyst Richard Stayman (@MavsDraft) to talk what drafting options are available to the Detroit Pistons with their No. 5 draft pick. Is Cam Whitmore the consensus pick? What about either of the Thompson twins? Bryce, Omari and Richard discuss these potential draft scenarios and more. Follow Bryce on Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on Twitter: @omarisankofa Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

Bryce and Omari break down what's next for the Detroit Pistons with their fifth pick in the NBA draft lottery. Follow Bryce on Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on Twitter: @omarisankofa Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

Bryce and Omari have an update on the search for a new head coach. Is Monty Williams vision for a team compatible with the Pistons roster? Later, with the NBA draft finally here, the guys take one last look at the draft board and analyze how important is this draft to the overall rebuild. Finally, the guys take a look at some potential post-draft offseason scenarios. Follow Bryce on Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on Twitter: @omarisankofa Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

With one week remaining until the NBA draft lottery, the guys are debating potential picks on their board. Bryce and Omari also have an update on the coaching search. Later, producer Wes Davenport joins in and we close out the show with another round of "Sheed or Sham." Follow Bryce on Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on Twitter: @omarisankofa Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

Bryce and Omari are once again joined by NBA draft guru and ESPN contributor Jeremy Woo. Together the trio break down why Victor Wembanyama is the clear consensus No. 1 draft pick. Later, the guys talk the No. 2 through No. 5 spots. Lastly, the guys take some time to enjoy the NBA finals as fans. Follow Bryce on Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on Twitter: @omarisankofa Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

The guys are joined this week by Stephen Gillaspie of No Ceilings NBA Draft to talk which names we should keep in mind if the Pistons get the No. 2 through No. 5 pick. Gillaspie also offers his assessment of Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren's rookie year. Later, the guys also talk who could help round out the roster in the second round of the draft. Follow Bryce on Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on Twitter: @omarisankofa Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

This week, Bryce and Omari take a brief moment to catch us up on the search for a new head coach. Later, the guys take a look back at their preseason predictions and break down their biggest missed calls. Finally, we end with a look at how things are shaping up so far in the NBA playoffs. Follow Bryce on Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on Twitter: @omarisankofa Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

This week, Bryce and Omari share their takeaways from player exit interviews. The guys also talk Dwayne Casey's move to the front office and the potential candidates to fill the head coach vacancy. Stay up to date with the latest Detroit Pistons news by visiting freep.com and checking out Omari's most recent work. Follow Bryce on Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on Twitter: @omarisankofa Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

The stars and travel itineraries aligned for your Pistons Pulse crew to take your questions live in person! Bryce and Omari took their turns in the hot seat answering live crowd questions at Hopcat Detroit. Did the Killian Hayes fan club show up? Should we buy into the Victor Wembanyama hype? Did Bryce dig his first Detroit Coney? Revel in the sounds of our first live taping as you find out these answers and more. Stay up to date with the latest Detroit Pistons news by visiting freep.com and checking out Omari's most recent work. Follow Bryce on Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on Twitter: @omarisankofa Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

This week, Bryce & Omari are taking in Jaden Ivey's first year and where the rookie fits in league wide amongst others. The guys also talk likely picks for the NBA All-Rookie Team and who's made their case for Rookie of the Year. Does Jalen Duren fit anywhere in the conversations? Finally, we close on where things stand with the NBA draft and which names the guys are following. Stay up to date with the latest Detroit Pistons news by visiting freep.com and checking out Omari's most recent work. Follow Bryce on Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on Twitter: @omarisankofa Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

This week, the guys are showing some love to the parts of the Detroit Pistons that may be under appreciated. Later, we talk the big man rotation and where Jalen Duren, James Wiseman and Marvin Bagley III fit in the bigger picture. Lastly, Bryce and Omari break down what we've seen so far during this year's NCAA March Madness and what the tournament could mean for potential Detroit draft picks. Stay up to date with the latest Detroit Pistons news by visiting freep.com and checking out Omari's most recent work. Follow Bryce on Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on Twitter: @omarisankofa Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

This week, the guys are joined by Matt Babcock of Tidal League's "The Matt Babcock Show." Matt breaks down what you broadly need to know about Cerebro Sports and Overtime Elite. Later, the trio take an analytical deep-dive into Amen and Ausar Thompson. Lastly, Bryce and Omari talk the Eugene Omoruyi's influence on the court. Stay up to date with the latest Detroit Pistons news by visiting freep.com and checking out Omari's most recent work. Follow Bryce on Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on Twitter: @omarisankofa Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

This week, the guys cover the Detroit Piston's comeback collapse against Chicago and Jaden Ivey's room for growth. Later, your Pistons Pulse crew break down what we've see so far of James Wiseman and R.J. Hampton. Finally, producer Wes Davenport brings the heat to Bryce and Omari as the guys play another round of "Sheed or Sham?" Stay up to date with the latest Detroit Pistons news by visiting freep.com and checking out Omari's most recent work. Follow Bryce on Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on Twitter: @omarisankofa Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!