The Pistons Pulse

This week, Omari and Bryce share their thoughts on what they've seen through the first two Pistons preseason games, especially a quiet Cade Cunningham, a loud Jaden Ivey and a sweet-shooting Isaiah Stewart. Then the guys break down what the playing rotations seen so far. Also, the fellas touch on the Draymond Green-Jordan Poole situation.

Just before Pistons preseason games get started, Bryce and Omari open up the mailbag and field your questions on the starting lineup, the rotation, Kemba Walker and all things preseason. They guys also address possible midseason trades, the future of Dwane Casey and whether the Pistons should be playing relevant games once the snow melts in metro Detroit.

This week, the guys unofficially kick off the 2022-23 season by first breaking down the trade that brings Bojan Bogdanovic to the Pistons. Then, Bryce and Omari break down everything said by Troy Weaver, Dwane Casey and the players at media day.

This week, the guys dig deep on all 15 Eastern Conference teams, sliding them into different tiers from championship contender to rebuilding. How many teams do they think are honestly better than the Pistons?

This week, after some early banter on the new statement jerseys, the fellas go deep on what the Pistons' starting lineup and 10-man rotation looks like. And then, they answer the big questions: best shooting five, defensive five and how much should we see rookies Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren on the floor this season? Finally, we squeeze in another game of "Sheed or Sham."

The guys are joined by Pistons assistant general manager Rob Murphy for the latest on just how the roster is being constructed and his role not only with the parent team but with the Motor City Cruise. He also shares his background in basketball, which began here in Detroit.

This week, the guys welcome in the soundtrack of the Detroit Pistons for the last 45 years, George Blaha. Omari and Bryce ask George about his health, his famous catchphrases and go down memory lane with the man who's called every important moment for the team since 1976.

This week, Bryce and Omari go on the record (with plenty of time to change their minds) on what to expect from the core Pistons this upcoming season - everyone from Cade Cunningham to Killian Hayes to Jaden Ivey.

This week, the guys, along with Wes Davenport, take the current Pistons roster and draft their own fantasy teams. Find out which guy comes out on top. Then, it's Omari vs. Bryce in our friendly trivia game, "Sheed or Sham?" for general knowledge supremacy.

This week, the guys welcome in Lazarus Jackson, writer for Detroit Bad Boys, and play "What If," both good and bad, with a couple of scenarios for the upcoming season. Can the Pistons play at a higher pace this year? But what if Cade Cunningham isn't a franchise player? Plus, the guys hold each other accountable for their unique food takes.

This week, the guys open up the mailbag, answering your questions. They dig deep into possible free agent options remaining, discuss the fervor over the new teal jerseys, discuss player floors and ceilings for this upcoming season and then get into a "heated" debate over what goes best on a sandwich.

This week, the guys welcome in Matt Babcock, senior NBA draft analyst for BasketballNews.com, to discuss the profiles of Jaden Ivey, Jalen Duren, Cade Cunningham and the rest of the Pistons' young core. The guys then play "Over/Under" on how rookies will fare in the coming NBA season.

This week, the guys welcome Free Press sports columnist Shawn Windsor, co-host of "Free Press Sports with Carlos & Shawn," who also covered the Pistons in Summer League this year. The three basketball minds go through their top observations from Vegas and then share their best guesses on what the lineup and rotation should look like on Opening Night.

This week, the guys are fresh off their trip to Las Vegas and NBA Summer League, where they watched the Pistons in action. Bryce and Omari share their thoughts on what they've seen from the first two games and the behind-the-scenes action in Vegas.

This week, the guys breakdown what the acquisitions of Alec Burks, Nerlens Noel and Kevin Knox mean and how all three could fit in the plans for next season. Then, the guys look ahead to NBA Summer League and what they look forward to most in Las Vegas.

This week, the guys share further breakdowns on how the Pistons' 2022 NBA draft class fits on the roster and how these new rookies will impact what Troy Weaver will do as free agency heats up this week. Then the guys give us some general thoughts on the NBA draft across the league.

The guys react to all we saw during the 2022 NBA draft, including what the Detroit Pistons collected: Purdue guard Jaden Ivey, Memphis center Jalen Duren and Italian guard Gabriele Procida.

We're just hours away from the 2022 NBA draft, and Bryce and Omari have you covered. The fellas first explain the last few comments from prospects, then go through a few "if-then" scenarios. Then, the guys share their consensus mock draft for the lottery, including the Pistons at No. 5.

This week, the guys lean on our listeners, who submit their best-case scenarios for how the NBA draft and offseason should play out for the Pistons. Then the guys take a dip in the listener mailbag for more general questions. Catch "The Pistons Pulse" every Tuesday morning at 5 and on demand on freep.com or wherever you listen to podcasts. And catch all of our podcasts and daily voice briefing at freep.com/podcasts. 

This week, the guys welcome in NBA cap and free agency expert Keith Smith to break down just what the Pistons can, and should, do this offseason. Who they should sign? Who can they trade? Are all these proposed deals even legal? Keith has all the answers. 

Description: This week, the guys break down the lessons learned from the NBA combine in Chicago, and try to figure out if the Detroit Pistons' draft board has changed at all. Then, a game of "Sheed or Sham," where the duo give their guesses on interesting draft combine facts on the current roster. 

This week, the guys welcome NBA draft analyst Richard Stayman (@MavsDraft) to go in-depth on the likely NBA draft prospects at No. 5 for the Pistons, including Jaden Ivey, Shaedon Sharpe and Ben Mathurin. Also, Stayman has a few names to watch for the second round pick. 

We know now where the Pistons will pick in the first round of the NBA draft. After dealing with the initial shock of falling to fifth overall, the guys break down the best options for the Pistons at that spot. 

This week, the guys first take one more look at their personal NBA draft board. Then, the guys talk through the viability of a few possible trade scenarios for the Detroit Pistons. Does it even make sense to go after the big names available this summer?

This week, the fellas take a tour through the Detroit Pistons roster and pick out one trait each key player should improve this offseason. Then, the guys look ahead to this summer and which free agents fit best for this team. 

This week, the guys break down the Rookie of the Year results, where Cade Cunningham finished a distant third. Then, the fellas take one spin on Tankathon and complete their first mock draft for the lottery teams. Where do the Pistons land? And who do they pick?

This week, the guys welcome Jeremy Woo, the NBA draft expert from Sports Illustrated. Jeremy shares his No. 1 prospect and which player he think would fit best with the Pistons. Then, the fellas hand our their end-of-the-season awards for the Pistons.

This week, the guys welcome David Aldridge, the longtime NBA insider from the Athletic. The guys pick David's brain on how the Detroit Pistons' rebuild is going and what they should do early in the upcoming NBA draft. 

This week, Omari and Bryce sift through the development of a couple of key Pistons, including big games from Killian Hayes and Saddiq Bey. And then they explain why fans shouldn't be worried about tanking right now. From there, the fellas handicap the developing playoff picture and learn how Bryce started following the Pistons.

In this week's episode, the guys first try to figure out why Cade Cunningham isn't getting the benefit of the whistle. Then, the fellas take a deeper dive on the top NBA prospects who've played in the NCAA tournament. Plus, one of the guys hasn't watched a ton of basketball movies. Find out which one.

This week, the guys have plenty to say about the big scoring nights from Saddiq Bey and Jerami Grant in the last few days. They also dig deeper into Omari's time with Pistons great Dave Bing and his thoughts on Cade Cunningham, Isaiah Livers' future and highlight which NBA draft prospects stood out to them in the first week of the NCAA tournament. 

This week, the guys break down Bryce's first visit to Detroit and a Pistons game at Little Caesars Arena. Then, the fellas share their thoughts on the Rookie of the Year debate, how good Killian Hayes can be, and a hot take on which arena is better, LCA or the Palace.

In this week's episode, Omari and Bryce examine the idea of the Detroit Pistons' "Big 3" of Cade Cunningham, Jerami Grant and Saddiq Bey. Then, the guys dig deeper into Omari's NBA draft big board and which would be the best fit.

On the first episode Bryce Simon and Omari Sankofa II recap the games from over the weekend and discuss expectations as the season winds down. Next, the guys list their top draft picks for the Pistons, and finally, Omari and Bryce answer questions submitted by their followers. 

A weekly podcast about the Detroit Pistons, hosted by Bryce Simon of Motor City Hoops and Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press. 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. The Pistons Pulse is your go to Pistons podcast for all the best news, analysis, insights and opinions on the team. Every Tuesday beginning March 1.