The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast

Blake and Wes continue to discuss ceilings and floors this week. Just how good might Ron Holland be this year? Could he push to start? They break down the steady veteran play we can expect out of LeVert and Robinson, and dive into which young player on the roster is most likely to have a breakout season. We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode. You can watch the entire e...

Could Cade Cunningham be an MVP candidate? Is the national media, somehow, overrating the Pistons? Blake and Wes dive deep into these questions and more. They predict what the absolute ceiling and floor stat-lines for all of Cade, Ivey, Ausar and Duren. They also discuss whether or not the Pistons truly are contenders or if that is a bit premature. We’ve got you covered for all this and more in th...

With August nearing its close, we surprisingly have some Pistons news to discuss. With Malik Beasley potentially on the table to come back to the Pistons (or sign with another team), how would that look if he ends up back in Detroit? Plus, Trajan Langdon's recent interview with Hunter Patterson of The Athletic gives us plenty to cover with the future of Jalen Duren and Jaden Ivey, as well as t...

Pistons news? In August? We could not have picked a better time for the host of Pistons Talk, Anthony, to join the show. The guys break down Javonte Green’s addition to the roster and how he may fit as injury depth. They look at the schedule and quickly dive into a rare opportunity — economics and basketball broadcasts (which made Wes rather excited). They also attempt to match the starter up agai...

There are some things that just stand out more in-person than they do through broadcast. Laz Jackson joins the show to break down what he saw from these Pistons while down in Las Vegas. He and Wes also break down the impact the current restricted free agent crop may have on Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren’s contract extensions, how many national TV games the team may have and if Amir Coffey or Devon Ca...

What yard work projects do you have going on right now? Yes, the guys do touch on that. But, hey, it’s August in the NBA! Robbie Bettelon rejoins the show to break down the Pistons offseason and look ahead into the future. But first, they all throw out a few book and movie recommendations to get you through this dead period. They then break down if Malik Beasley could still return, and, if so, how...

Summer League has wrapped up and we are fully in the dog-days of the NBA schedule. But there is plenty to be excited about with the Detroit Pistons! Blake and Wes break down Ron Holland’s impressive showing at summer league and Chaz Lanier performing at expectation. They also discuss some minor concern for Bobbie Klintman, if there is enough shooting in the rotation and whether or not there is any...

With some time to digest the Pistons' offseason moves, what's your opinion on the adjusted roster? Detroit Bad Boys own Robbie Bettelon joins the Pindown this week to answer that question and dive into each acquisition and departure. Plus, with Summer League underway, Blake and Robbie react to the summer Pistons' first game and dominant showing from Ron Holland. With four games left in...

At the conclusion of the second night of the NBA draft, we finally have the first bit of real Pistons news since the Playoffs. Chaz Lanier is your newest Piston after being selected with the 37th pick in the draft. The Pistons were quite through both nights, choosing to stand pat at take the board as it falls for them. Wes and Blake break down Lanier, what is strengths are and what his role may be...

Ahead of Game 7 of the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder, Blake and Wes look ahead to next week's NBA draft. They break down whether there is an opportunity for the Pistons to trade up into the first round and examine potential trade partners. With trade season in full swing, where do we land on the many fake trades involving the Pistons that have been circula...

The draft is just around the corner. The PERFECT time to bring in an absolute expert, Bryce Simon of Motor City Hoops, the Pistons Pulse Podcast, Game Theory, and the Motor City Hoops Substack! Blake and Wes interview Bryce about a few names that could peak the Pistons’ interest this year. They discuss the international man of mystery, Hansen Yang; an exciting guard in Ben Saraf; an uber physical...

While the Thunder and Pacers duel it out on the biggest stage, the Pistons are locked into full offseason mode. With the rumors of interest in Naz Reid and Myles Turner, Wes and Blake break down how that interest may play out if the Pistons choose to use cap space this summer rather than operating as an over the cap team. They also discuss how far Jaden Ivey is or is not away from being a very goo...

All of Tim Hardaway Jr, Malik Beasley and Denis Schroder are entering free agency — how many should the Pistons try to bring back? Blake and Wes look at each of these players and discuss their value to the Pistons. Is Schroder still needed with Ivey coming back? Can they afford to keep Beasley? The guys also discuss the possible contract extensions for Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren, prioritizing dept...

Blake and Wes are here to guide us through the offseason, but first, they take a deep dive into the offseason for Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren. What is the one thing Ivey can improve to make yet another leap next year? Is it a good idea to have him play off movement more often? And what of Duren developing a free throw line jumper? Would that open up the offense? The guys also discuss Ausar at the f...

The Pistons have entered the offseason, but, honestly, the vibes are very positive. Rightfully so! This young group took a 3-seeded Knicks team to 3 games! Wes and Blake look back on the playoffs — what was the best moment, is parity in the league leading to more unpredictable outcomes? They also look forward to the offseason and consider what may happen, what they want to see and what is most lik...

The final call in Game four spoiled an otherwise fantastic game. In fact, all four of these games have been fantastic — win or loss. These Pistons have stepped up to the plate and, while the results aren’t fully there, they’re learning important lessons. Wes and Blake jump in for a special short episode to break down the two games in Detroit and look forward to game five. What has gotten lost beca...

The Pistons and Knicks are deadlocked in a competitive playoff series that now heads back to the friendly grounds of Detroit, Michigan. The Pindown is here to break down exactly what the Pistons need to do to maintain home court advantage during these two games. Wes and Blake discuss Cade transforming into a superhero when the lights turn the brightest, why JB Bickerstaff deserves all the flowers...

Bring on the Playoffs! As the Pistons load up to play the New York Knicks in round one of the NBA Playoffs, Wes and Blake state six things they think they know — three if the Knicks win and three if the Pistons win. The break down the how the Pistons match up head to head, where do the Pistons have an advantage? They also discuss why youth and inexperience may not be a complete disadvantage in thi...

The Pistons loss to the Bucks locks them into the 6th seed. On the same day, the Pacers lost, locking the Knicks into the third seed. The Pistons’ return to the playoffs will be against New York — Cade Cunningham, under the lights in Madison Square Garden. Wes and Blake break it all down: how will the Knicks try to slow down Cade, how the the Pistons stack up against the Knicks starting 5, how wil...

Ron Holland got suspended a game and Wes and Blake are confused. The guys go through that skirmish against the Wolves, break down which suspensions made sense, which didn’t and why Ron Holland’s is especially confusing. Beyond that, we have exciting playoff basketball to think about! Wes and Blake explain why Cade Cunningham’s injury is nothing to worry about, what “finishing strong” looks like fo...

The Pistons are heading through the final stretch of an improbable regular season. Wes and Blake chat through Ausar Thompson's recent play as well as the breakout performance from Ron Holland. They also discuss Marcus Sasser's hot stretch and what his potential role can look like moving forward. Also, what's a ballpark range for Jaden Ivey's potential extension? We’ve got you cover...

The Pistons are fresh off a season-defining buzzer-beater from Cade Cunningham and the guys knew just the man to bring in and break it all down. Jack Kelly joins Wes and Blake to gush about Cade’s shot, impact and season to date. They explore the officiating controversy from the OKC game, favorite moments from this season and how Pistons’ young core ranks amongst the league’s best. They also go th...

Despite a disappointing loss to the Washington Wizards, the Pistons remain one of the hottest teams in basketball. Wes and Blake break down why that Wizards loss is nothing to dwell over and explore a change in approach from Cade Cunningham that has led to his career high free throw output. They also predict the records for the Pistons and Bucks for the rest of the season, calling their shot on ho...

The Pistons are off to yet another strong start to a west coast swing and the guys are here to guide you through all of it. From the team’s emphatic play in Utah to Cade going shot for shot with Harden, this team is for real and only seems to building more strength as the season continues. With that, Wes and Blake address the question of if there is a team in the East who would even want to play a...

The Pistons have rattled off nine out of their last 10 games. As far as Blake and Wes are concerned, they’ve proven that they are not only legitimate, but a true threat for future playoff basketball. The guys break down exactly why the sequence of games against Boston, Denver and Brooklyn should allow fans to cast aside any lingering doubts they may have. They take the time to shout out the monste...