The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast

How resilient is this Detroit Pistons team? It doesn’t seem to matter who is out or who is ailing, a group of someones always steps up! This show was recorded before the Pistons clinched the number one seed in the Eastern Conference, but the guys still thought it was time to give this team their due credit. The special talent and depth of this group can no longer be ignored! Wes and Blake break do...

NOW The Pindown is back! Special guest host Sean Murphy, credentialed media member and host of the From Half Court Podcast joins Wes to break down the downright exciting basketball the Pistons have played over the past week. They break down the incredible play of All-Star Jalen Duren, and what a potential All-NBA selection may mean for his contract extension this offseason. Can Ausar Thompson keep...

After some big-big-timelife events, The Pindown is back! Well. Kind of. Wes jumps in for a short, solo episode to discuss the recent news of Cade Cunningham’s collapsed lung and what it means for the Pistons as the season wraps up. He breaks down all the injury reporting the has come out since the initial breaking news from Shams, and outlines why all hope is not lost for this Pistons’ season. He...

Robbie Bettelon of Detroit Bad Boys joins the show to discuss the Pistons' past week of games. Robbie and Blake discuss Detroit's Sunday night win over the Magic, plus the previous games against the Cavaliers, Thunder and Spurs. They discuss the Pistons' three-point shooting struggles and whether the team's paint domination is a sustainable strategy for the playoffs. Plus, some MVP...

The East goes through Detroit. That’s all that needs to be said as Wes and Blake record this show right after the Pistons steamrolled the New York Knicks for the third time this season. And this time, the Knicks were healthy, the Pistons were not. Blake and Wes take a quick moment to applaud the NBA All-Star game’s new format before diving in to that shorthanded beatdown. Was this Cade’s best game...

It’s All-Star Weekend! But, more importantly, Paul Reed just had Jakob Poeltl in a blender. Wes and Blake jump in to break down everything we’ve seen in Piston-land as we head into the All-Star break. How will the fallout from the Hornets brawl impact Isaiah Stewart’s award eligibility? What was up with Jalen Duren apparently backing out of the Dunk contest? And why is Paul Reed not an All-Star st...

What a week. The Pistons traded Jaden Ivey to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Kevin Huerter, Dario Saric, and a 2026 first round pick swap. They were blown out in embarrassing fashion by the short-handed Wizards. Then they turned around and took the Knicks behind the woodshed on the second night of a back-to-back! Wes and Blake break it all down, diving into the main takeaways from that trade de...

The Pistons have traded Jaden Ivey to the Chcago Bulls, marking the end of his turbulent yet hopefilled time in Detroit. Wes jumps in the studio to quickly break down what you need to know about the move. What are the details? Why would the Pistons do this? And how might Kevin Huerter fit? We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode! You can watch the entire episode on our ⁠...

As the Pistons hit the West Coast ahead of the trade deadline while sitting atop the Eastern Conference, The Pindown brings Detroit Bad Boys' own Kyle Metz on the show to preview the Feb. 5 trade deadline. What do we think the Pistons will do? And, more importantly, what can they do? Metz breaks down the trade avenues the Pistons can take with their available contracts and traded player except...

The Pistons may have dropped a tight contest against a strong Houston Rockets team, but they are still sitting alone at the top of the Eastern Conference. With the trade deadline right around the corner, Wes and Blake break down that loss to the Rockets and what it might mean for the playoffs to come. How should the team counter the Rockets’ defensive strategy? How often will Cade see that defense...

As the title says, good teams win ugly. And the Pistons are a good team, folks! Wes and Blake hop on to break down the good, the bad, and the ugly from that narrow win against a better-than-expected Suns team. They break down why Jaden Ivey likely didn’t earn more minutes than he got against the Suns, and what he needs to do to stake his claim as the season moves on. The guys discuss a few trade d...

Wes and Blake hop in to record right before the Pistons rematch against the Los Angeles Clippers to continue their New Year’s Resolutions for the roster. What should Cade aim to improve? How far will this group go in the playoffs? And how should Langdon seek to continue to position this roster for success? They dive into the big question from fans — do the Pistons even need to make a big trade? An...

Happy New Year! It’s 2026 and the Pistons still sit atop the Eastern Conference after a bit of a slip-up to end 2025, losing 3 of their last 4. Wes and Blake jump on before the Pistons play the Cavaliers to discuss the unfortunate injuries to Tobias Harris and Jalen Duren, and how the team might fill those roles during their absences. They also break down their New Year’s Resolutions for the playe...

The Pistons are off to a strong start on their West Coast road trip this holiday season. Though they are 2-1 so far, there have been a couple of items that could have put the team on Santa’s naughty list. Wes and Blake come to you all after the close loss to the Utah Jazz to discuss what went wrong and what went right in that game. They give Cade Cunningham his flowers for an incredible night and...

The Pistons are back! And they delivered an absolutely dominant win against a strong Atlanta Hawks team on Friday night. Blake and Wes use that win to discuss the bigger picture — are the Pistons really this good? Sitting at 20-5, this team is legit, and the guys break down why. They discuss the team’s great depth, why it’s a good thing that good players won’t likely find many minutes. They also b...

The Pistons are back on the right track just in time for a nice, nearly week-long break to rest and recover. In this episode, Blake and Wes break down why the Pistons have seen so much zone, how they can continue to break it and why you shouldn’t be too worried about it in the long-run. They discuss Ron Holland’s great play, Duncan Robinson’s vital role in the offense and why Jalen Duren needs to...

After a 13-game win streak, the Pistons dropped two straight. Unfortunately, those two games were Cup games, ruining the Pistons dreams of playing for the NBA Cup in Las Vegas. Wes and Blake get together prior to the game vs. the Heat to break down why the Celtics were just a bad matchup and nothing more, and why that Orlando loss stings just a bit more. They discuss why the team needs Jalen Duren...

The Pistons are absolutely rolling! And The Pindown is here to break down exactly why that is. Spoiler alert — it’s Jalen Duren. It seems that Duren has taken a star leap, Wes and Blake dive in to exactly why he has been so dominant and what it means for the team moving forward. Did Duren unlock the two-big lineups? Is he a future All-Star? They also discuss the amazing play of Daniss Jenkins, why...

After two incredible wins in a row, The Pindown is back to break down the Pistons' exciting recent slate of games. After the thrilling win over the Wizards, how should we digest the wild game from Cade Cunningham? Plus, can the unsung heroes continue to guide Detroit through their injury woes? Blake and Wes also debate whether Jalen Duren or Jaden Ivey reaching their maximum potential would be...

Following the Pistons' recent win over the Magic, Blake and Wes hop on the mics to break down all the fun from the Pistons’ first five games. They discuss Cade Cunningham's incredible play and how he's getting defended. Plus, early contributions from his supporting cast of Tobias Harris, Ron Holland, Isaiah Stewart and Duncan Robinson. With the NBA Cup coming up, the guys preview Detro...

Fresh off the Pistons 119-113 victory over the Boston Celtics, Blake and Wes hop on the mics to break down all the fun from the Pistons’ home opener. They discuss how teams are guarding Cade, and how the team might counter it, the impressive play from Ausar Thompson and Ron Holland, and why Tobias Harris was and has been an unsung hero. The guys then turn to overall trends from games one through t...

Finally! The NBA offseason has come to a close, the Pistons have wrapped up their preseason slate — it’s time for some real basketball! And Blake and Wes have just the guest to get us ready. Robbie Bettelton (Bobby Buckets) joins the show to give a deep dive into the preseason games and preview the regular season. He provides insight into one major positive trend from these four preseason games an...

Preseason basketball has begun and Blake and Wes are here to break down all you need to know from the Pistons first two games! First, they discuss why Cade’s performance has been so incredible in the context of his previous preseason showings. They explore Ausar Thompson’s role so far, how has his handle looked? Where can he improve? In what situations will he succeed most often with the ball in h...

Welcome to the official NBA year! Blake and Wes break down the most exciting elements of Pistons media day, from Ausar Thompson and Ron Holland channeling their inner Dolly Parton-s, to Jaden Ivey’s health and Isaiah Stewart’s three-point shooting, the guys open the show with it all. They then explore how the team may counter Ausar being guarded by opposing bigs, the potential impact of Jalen Dure...

With media day on the horizon, Wes and Blake talk about what they're most interested to hear from Trajan Langdon, J.B. Bickerstaff and the Pistons' players ahead of the new season. Plus, the guys pick a few duos that they think will be most important to the team's success next year. We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode. You can watch the entire episode on...