Bryce and Omari welcome back friend of the pod Laz Jackson to the show. The guys get Laz's overall impression of a Pistons team that’s exceeded beyond expectations for this year. Overall good vibes aren’t enough for this team to seriously compete in the future though, as the trio discusses the Pistons’ need for another primary ball handler. Their conversation ranges from Ausar Thompson’s reps, trade possibilities and what we could learn about the team in a playoff appearance.

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This podcast was recorded 1/19/25

After taking a quick moment to recap the Detroit Lions’ playoff loss, Bryce and Omari begin analyzing the weaknesses of the Pistons by debating who's the second best player on the roster. After the break, the guys offer additional player reviews, including thoughts on Ausar Thompson and Marcus Sasser. To close out the pod, Bryce wrangles with the livestream chat on if this upcoming trade deadline is the right time for a big front office move. 

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At 7-9, the Detroit Pistons are off to their best start in six years. Bryce and Omari begin the show by evaluating the team as a whole and breaking down what's changed for them this year. While they’ve frustratingly left some close games on the table, the team seems to be more locked in this year, especially on the defensive end. What explains the team's current ranking of 8th overall defensively in the NBA? After the break, the guys jump right into player evaluations, including Jalen Duren’s awareness, the strong green flag of Ron Holland’s play, and a shout out to Marcus Sasser. To close out the show, the guys cover Cade Cunningham showing elements of a true two-way player. If he continues this pace, could Cade play his way into the all-star conversation? Bryce and Omari also answer listener questions, including the future problem of what the team should do with their upcoming draft pick. 

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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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?" 

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This week, Adam Spinella of "The Box and One" and co-host of "Game Theory Podcast" joins the guys to take our first deep dive into the upcoming NBA draft. Your "Pistons Pulse" crew along with Spinella help take stock of the Detroit Pistons as a whole. Bryce, Omari and Adam also talk the legitimacy of the Victor Wembanyama hype train. Is Scoot Henderson a solid second pick in the draft? What about the rest of the players that could make up the the No. 3 spot? "Coach Spins" and the guys help to answer these drafting decisions and more. 

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This week, Bryce and Omari deconstruct James Wiseman's Detroit Pistons debut. Later, the guys talk the NBA All-Star game, Jaden Ivey and Bryce's self-described old-man hatred for the dunk contest. Finally, the crew walk us through their franchise expectations for the rest of the year. 

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This week, Free Press sports columnist Shawn Windsor, co-host of "Free Press Sports with Carlos & Shawn," joins the guys to help deconstruct the aftermath of the NBA trade deadline. Your Pistons Pulse crew helps analyze the James Wiseman trade and where he best fits in with the organization. Later, Bryce, Omari and Shawn discuss the results of the NBA trade deadline league wide. 

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In this "emergency" episode of "The Pistons Pulse," we break down what the team did just before the 2023 NBA trade deadline, sending away Saddiq Bey and Kevin Knox and welcoming James Wiseman from Golden State. Bryce and Omari also take listeners questions on every angle of this deal.

This week, the guys talk about moving Killian Hayes to the bench and how Cade Cunningham's disabled player exception might play out for the team. Later, with the NBA trade deadline quickly approaching, your Pistons Pulse crew take you through what team trade pieces are available and review your fan submitted trade scenarios. Stay up to date with the latest Detroit Pistons news by visiting freep.com and checking out Omari's most recent work. Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

After spending a moment to acknowledge the Detroit Lions’ wild Sunday night win, Bryce and Omari get right to business covering the Detroit Pistons’ 2-2 week. While the team is showing a greater capacity for competitive play this year, the guys have notes on where the team is faltering including in the middle portions of their matchups and their 3- point shooting. What can the team do to better finish out games? As for Cade Cunningham, what’s making his defense more impactful this season so far? What do we need to see from his 3-point percentage, free throw attempts or foul drawing to maximize his role on the court? The guys also have thoughts on Jaden Ivey’s improved control over his speed and Isaiah Stewart’s need on offense. Bryce and Omari also review the 3-point shooting from Ron Holland and Tobias Harris. To close out the show, the guys answer listener questions including how J. B. Bickerstaff has improved the team’s overall defense.

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This week, the guys marked their 50th episode by taking your questions live while streaming the recording of the show. When's the best time to see a Pistons game?
What's the likelihood of a Bogdanović trade? What happened to the Stew-Duren lineup? Should we expect any surprise trades? Bryce and Omari along with producer Wes Davenport answer your questions and more. 

This week, the Pistons Pulse crew is joined by NBA cap and free agency expert Keith Smith to talk what moves should be considered with the looming trade deadline fast approaching. By breaking down the current state of the seller's market, the guys look ahead at what the future may hold for Bojan Bogdanović, Alec Burks, Nerlens Noel, and Saddiq Bey. After a whirlwind of analysis, Bryce and Omari ask Keith for a culinary crunchy tie-breaker: chips on sandwiches? 

This week, Bryce and Omari discuss the Pistons' week of games and ongoing issues. Then, they dissect Detroit's dreadful defense and how it can improve. Lastly, they dish some praise to Hamidou Diallo. 

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Bryce and Omari take stock of their preseason projections for this Detroit Pistons season and discuss the condition of the team's stagnating defense. 

This week, Omari and Bryce go through the roster with a New Year's resolution for all the principle members of the Detroit Pistons' future. They also have ideas on what the front office and coaching staff need to work on in 2023, and even resolutions for themselves. 

This week, Bryce and Omari are joined by Matt Babcock, longtime NBA draft and front office analyst, for a breakdown on the Pistons' rookies, Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren, among their other young, developing players. Then, the guys pick Matt's brain on the direction of the franchise and how Troy Weaver should attack the trade market and free agency. Finally, the guys take an early look at what to watch in next summer's NBA draft prospects.

This week, Bryce and Omari work through not only the ups and downs of the Brooklyn Nets loss at LCA, but they take a deeper look at Isaiah Stewart's expanding offensive game. Then, the guys break down the three things each they like, and then don't like, about the Pistons this season.

Bryce and Omari take a quick look at the Pistons' 124-117 loss to the Lakers, then go deep to answer questions from our listener mailbag, leading off with trade talk and the trajectory of the rebuild entering a vital summer for general manager Troy Weaver. Note: This episode was recorded before news of Cade Cunningham's season-ending surgery.

This week, the guys are joined by Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys to discuss how sustainable Saddiq Bey's new bench role can be and whether Killian Hayes' recent surge is for real or a fade. Then the guys play "The Future Game," taking a walk on the hypothetical side.

After going through their Thanksgiving "supper" dos and don'ts, Bryce and Omari pick through the good and the bad from the recent road trip. Then, the guys dig deeper into Killian Hayes, who is playing unarguably his best basketball of his Pistons career. After going through some other guys on the roster, we get a game of "Wheel of Stats."

Bryce and Omari recap the Pistons’ 106-92 win over the Brooklyn Nets and analyze what improvements they’re seeing so far for the team compared to last year. The guys look at the veteran impact that helped lift the team to their 2nd win of the season. Despite turning the ball over 17 times, the guys note the solid job the defense did holding the Nets to 92 points. After a noticeable improved flow on offense during the preseason, the guys break down if the 0.5 offensive approach has stalled out in the regular season. After the break, the guys dive into individual player analysis including if Isaiah Stewart should start or come off the bench. They also cover Simone Fontecchio’s rhythm, Ron Holland development needs on offense and Tobias Harris’ effectiveness as a creator. The guys close out the show with listener questions including if now is the time the team should consider going after Brandon Ingram.

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This week, the guys dig deep on Cade Cunningham's injury and what it means for the rest of this season. Does this means expectations for the 2022-23 season should change? Plus, Bryce and Omari debate the merits of starting Marvin Bagley III or Jalen Duren, and then play a game of "Sheed or Sham."

This week, Omari and Bryce break down the aftermath from Raptors game, including the Isaiah Stewart injury and the new starting lineup. Then the guys recap Bryce's weekend trip to Detroit and the sights and sounds from his view at Little Caesars Arena.

This week, the guys break down what they saw from Monday night's win over the Thunder, just the third in the first 11 games of the season. Bryce and Omari also dig deeper into the Dwane Casey tenure and try to figure out if there's a way to get more out of Killian Hayes. 

This week, the guys break down what should be termed a productive stretch of games that included a win over the defending champion Warriors. Bryce and Omari dig deeper into Cade Cunningham's recent surge, Isaiah Stewart's growth on offense and Bojan Bogdanovic's contract extension. 

This week, Bryce and Omari dig in on Cade Cunningham's start and then explore why Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren have had such solid starts to their NBA careers. The guys also examine why the defense has struggled so much and Isaiah Stewart's progress as an outside threat.

We are just hours away from the start of the 2022-23 regular season, and Bryce and Omari have plenty to preview. Not only do they look ahead to the Pistons' opener against Orlando, but discuss whether the positives gleaned from the preseason were real or fake? Then the guys bring in Wes and answer some theoretical questions for the season.

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? 

Omari joins Bryce from the road in Miami this week. The guys have a small sample size of real basketball to review and they start with the Piston’s tough comeback loss to the Celtics. The team needs to cement a win soon but are they actually better than what their rough start to open the season indicates? Bryce and Omari note a resolve and fight in the team plus flashes of a new gear on defense. The guys also go over where the team is falling short including half court possessions stalling out. After the break, Bryce and Omari focus in on individual players including concerning turnovers by Cade, Jaden Ivey’s ideal role and what we’ve seen of the rookie Ron Holland. 

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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.

With regular season NBA games finally here this week, Bryce and Omari put listener/fan questions front and center for the 2024 Detroit Pistons. After some quick thoughts on the two-way signings of Alondes Williams and Cole Swider, Bryce asks if there’s been any update on the status of Ausar Thompson. Do we have an idea of how the new front office views the stand-out defender? How suitable could Ron Holland be as a replacement?

The guys also discuss questions regarding the backup point guard role, potential roster shakeups, and expectations for Cade this season. With an intriguing draft class on the near horizon, the guys also discuss if there’s any merit to another underperforming Pistons season to draft a player like Cooper Flagg.

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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.