The Palace of Pistons Podcast

On this episode of the Palace of Pistons Podcast , Aaron Johnson and Jasper Apollonia break down Detroit's latest trade, sending Caris LeVert to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Taurean Prince and Gary Harris. The guys discuss what the deal means for the Pistons, whether the roster is actually better today than it was at the end of last season, and if fans should be frustrated that Detroit has...

The Detroit Pistons have been one of the busiest teams of the offseason, and Aaron Johnson and Jasper Apollonia break down every move on this week's episode of the Palace of Pistons Podcast. The guys discuss Detroit's trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder to acquire Isaiah Joe and what the sharpshooter brings to the Pistons' rotation. They also analyze the free-agent additions of John Collins and K...

Aaron Johnson breaks down the Detroit Pistons' performance in the 2026 NBA Draft, including the selections of Ebuka Okorie at No. 17 and Ugonna Onyenso. Was Okorie a reach at that spot? Aaron dives into the Stanford point guard's game, strengths, weaknesses, and how he fits into Detroit's long-term plans. Next, Aaron discusses the Pistons' decision to trade Isaiah Stewart, sharing his initial thou...

On this episode of the Palace of Pistons Podcast, Aaron Johnson and Jasper Apollonia break down the latest trade rumors surrounding the Detroit Pistons as the offseason begins to take shape. The guys discuss reported interest in Trey Murphy III, Tyler Herro, and Kyrie Irving, weighing the pros and cons of each potential addition and debating which player would be the best fit alongside Cade Cunnin...

On this episode of the Palace of Pistons Podcast, Aaron Johnson and Jasper Apollonia break down the major honors for Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren after both players earned All-NBA recognition and discuss what the achievement could mean for Duren’s upcoming restricted free agency negotiations. The guys also react to Joe Mazzulla taking home NBA Coach of the Year and debate whether J.B. Bickersta...

On this episode of the Palace of Pistons podcast, Aaron Johnson and Jasper Apollonia break down the Detroit Pistons’ disappointing Game 7 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers and discuss what ultimately went wrong in the series. The guys dive into Trajan Langdon’s end-of-season press conference, including his comments on Jalen Duren’s future, the possibility of major offseason roster moves, and Detroit...

Aaron Johnson and Jasper Apollonia break down the Detroit Pistons’ crushing losses in Games 3, 4, and 5 against the Cleveland Cavaliers as Detroit now faces elimination in the series. The guys discuss their growing frustrations with J.B. Bickerstaff, the struggles of Jalen Duren, and the lack of meaningful adjustments from the Pistons coaching staff throughout Cleveland’s comeback. They also analy...

The Palace of Pistons Podcast returns with Mike Anguilano, Aaron Johnson, and Jasper Apollonia breaking down Detroit’s stunning 2-0 series lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The guys discuss what has fueled the Pistons’ early success, why the Cavaliers have struggled to find answers, and the key tactical and rotation adjustments J.B. Bickerstaff and Kenny Atkinson could make moving forward. They a...

The Palace of Pistons Podcast returns as Mike Anguilano and Jasper Apollonia break down Detroit’s resilient Game 5 victory after a tough Game 4 loss, keeping their season alive and forcing a Game 6. The guys dive into the electric duel between Cade Cunningham and Paolo Banchero, what adjustments fueled the Pistons’ bounce-back performance, and how Detroit regained control of the series momentum. T...

On this episode of the Palace of Pistons podcast, Aaron Johnson and Jasper Apollonia break down the first two games of the Detroit Pistons’ first-round playoff battle with the Orlando Magic , with the series tied 1-1 after Orlando’s Game 1 win and Detroit’s bounce-back in Game 2. The guys dive into the Pistons’ sluggish start to the series and whether it’s a real concern or just early playoff rust...

On this episode of the Palace of Pistons Podcast, Aaron Johnson and Jasper Apollonia break down the major news surrounding Cade Cunningham and Luka Dončić successfully meeting the NBA’s Extraordinary Circumstances criteria for the 65-game rule—making both stars eligible for end-of-season honors like MVP and All-NBA. The guys also dive into the early returns for NBA Coach of the Year voting, analyz...

Mike Anguilano and Jasper Apollonia break down one of the NBA’s most heated award debates: should J.B. Bickerstaff or Joe Mazzulla take home Coach of the Year honors? The guys compare the jobs both coaches have done this season, what each has meant to their team’s success, and why Bickerstaff has built such a strong case in Detroit. They also dive into Cade Cunningham’s return from injury, discuss...

On this episode of the Palace of Pistons podcast, Mike Anguilano and Aaron Johnson break down Detroit’s recent stretch of play, including a tough overtime loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder and an important bounce-back win over the Toronto Raptors. The guys dive into the resurgence of Daniss Jenkins, why Kevun Huerter could be a key piece as the playoffs approach, and whether J.B. Bickerstaff has d...

On this episode of the Palace of Pistons podcast, hosts Aaron Johnson and Jasper Apollonia break down the latest on Cade Cunningham’s injury and how it impacts his case for end-of-season NBA awards. The guys dive into how the Detroit Pistons have stayed competitive without their franchise guard, with key contributions from Jalen Duren, Tobias Harris, Kevin Huerter, and a surging Daniss Jenkins. Th...

On this episode of the Palace of Pistons Podcast , Mike Anguilano, Aaron Johnson, and Jasper Apollonia break down a tough stretch for Detroit as injuries to Cade Cunningham and Isaiah Stewart cast serious doubt over the team’s late-season outlook. The guys dive into the impact of those absences, what it means for the Pistons’ identity on both ends, and whether Detroit has enough to stay competitiv...

On this episode of the Palace of Pistons Podcast , hosts Aaron Johnson and Jasper Apollonia break down the Detroit Pistons’ recent four-game losing streak and the much-needed rebound win over the Brooklyn Nets. After a tough stretch of games, the guys discuss what went wrong during the skid, what the victory over Brooklyn could mean moving forward, and whether Detroit can stabilize its play with t...

On this episode of the Palace of Pistons Podcast , Aaron Johnson and Jasper Apollonia break down the Detroit Pistons ’ recent losses to the Cleveland Cavaliers and San Antonio Spurs and what those games revealed about Detroit’s ability to compete with the NBA’s best teams. As expectations continue to rise around the Pistons this season, the guys analyze where Detroit struggled against elite compet...

On this episode of the Palace of Pistons Podcast, Aaron Johnson and Jasper Apollonia break down Cade Cunningham ’s rise into the top-three of the NBA MVP race alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic . Is Cade legitimately in the mix to win the award, and what would it take for him to close the gap? The guys also dive into Detroit’s strong 3–1 stretch coming out of the All-Star break, in...

On this episode of the Palace of Pistons Podcast , Mike Anguilano and Jasper Apollonia break down Cade Cunningham ’s rising case to be named league MVP and what his leap means for the Detroit Pistons . The guys also dive into what they’re watching for as Detroit heads into the post–All-Star stretch, from consistency and rotations to the team’s push in the standings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWiz...

On this episode of the Palace of Pistons Podcast , Aaron Johnson breaks down the aftermath of the heated clash between the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets , including league suspensions handed down to Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart . He also recaps Detroit’s wins over Charlotte and the Toronto Raptors , before looking ahead to looming matchups against the San Antonio Spurs , Oklahoma City Th...

Subscribe to PalaceOfPistons.com . On this episode of the Palace of Pistons Podcast , hosts Mike Anguilano, Aaron Johnson, and Jasper Apollonia break down the Detroit Pistons’ moves at the NBA trade deadline and what they mean for the franchise moving forward. The guys dive deep into the decision to trade Jaden Ivey , explaining why the move became necessary and debating whether Detroit received e...

Subscribe to PalaceOfPistons.com . With the NBA trade deadline set for February 5th, the Palace of Pistons podcast delivers a full Pistons trade deadline preview. Mike Anguilano, Aaron Johnson, and Jasper Apollonia break down Detroit’s potential trade interest in Giannis Antetokounmpo, Trey Murphy, Michael Porter Jr. (MPJ), Norman Powell, Coby White, and other potential trade targets. The guys deb...

On this episode of the Palace of Pistons podcast, Aaron Johnson and Jasper Apollonia break down a report linking the Detroit Pistons to New Orleans Pelicans wing Herbert Jones and discuss what that level of interest says about the organization’s direction. The guys also recap Detroit’s recent winning streak, highlighted by an impressive and telling victory over the Boston Celtics. To wrap things u...

On this episode of the Palace of Pistons Podcast , Aaron Johnson and Jasper Apollonia break down Detroit’s upcoming schedule and what lies ahead as the roster gets healthy. The guys discuss the returns of Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren, and Tobias Harris, and debate whether a starting lineup change is necessary now that everyone is back in the fold. They also dive into Detroit’s projected win total...

The Palace of Pistons podcast, hosted by Aaron Johnson and Jasper Apollonia, breaks down Detroit’s statement wins over the New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers. The guys dive into trade speculation, debating whether the Pistons should pursue Michael Porter Jr. or Trey Murphy, and which players on Detroit’s roster could be moved in a deal. They also discuss Jaden Ivey’s role, questioning if he’s...