The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast

The Pistons are playing meaningful basketball in December! Wes and Blake are here to break down exactly why the pressure that comes with a win-or-go-home game could be so valuable to this young team, regardless of the outcome. They also break down the exciting adjustment JB Bickerstaff has made to put Ausar Thompson in great spots, why Ron Holland might earn All Rookie Team buzz by the end of the...

After the Pistons loss in overtime to the Charlotte Hornets, the team ranks 11th in team defensive rating. Is that sustainable or just a flash in the pan? Blake and Wes break down the stats and discover what simple things are driving the team’s defensive turnaround. They also discuss the incredible impact Isaiah Stewart has had on lineups, the entertaining play of Wendell Moore Jr. and Jaden Ivey’...

Fresh off a week of crazy games, Wes and Blake recap the heartbreaker Pistons loss against the Bucks and look ahead. With Ausar Thompson cleared to return, the guys talk through what the rotation could look like with him in the mix. Plus, who could lose minutes with Thompson back. There's also a couple of voicemail questions, including one discussing Cade Cunningham's recent triple-double streak....

Fresh off the Pistons exciting last second win over the Atlanta Hawks, capped by a Cade Cunningham game winning basket and blocked shot, Anthony from the Pistons Talk podcast joins Blake and Wes to break down all the trends from that game. From Stew and Paul Reed filling in for Duren to Cade Cunningham’s leap as a playmaker. They also discuss Jaden Ivey’s ascension this season, ways that the offen...

On a morning episode of The Pindown, Blake and Wes dive into the past two weeks over some caffeinated morning beverages. They discuss what has been so impressive about the pairing of Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey, and why the strides both have made defensively say more about JB Bickerstaff than either player. They also break down Jalen Duren’s defense, contrasted with what we’ve seen from Isaiah...

The Pistons are back and better than ever! Well, maybe not better than ever. But they did look better than they did last year in game 1. Wes and Blake take a deep dive into Cade Cunningham’s big night and the impact the Pacer’s early pressure on him had for the rest of the roster. They discuss Jaden Ivey’s highs and lows, identifying where he excelled and what he can still improve upon after a rea...

The Pistons have wrapped up the preseason in style with a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Now, the team, and The Pindown, gear up for the regular season’s opener. Blake and Wes give three predictions that they are confident will happen for Detroit this season. The break down why Ron Holland will have more of a role than even we thought and discuss Jaden Ivey’s potential leap forward. They also o...

Pistons basketball is back! Well, mostly. The Pistons have played two preseason games against the Bucks and the Suns, and Blake and Wes are here to break it down. They discuss the fantastic first impression Malik Beasley has made, what has been the biggest surprise and what has been the most translatable. They also discuss what we’ve seen so far from Duren’s defense, our expectations of Tobias Har...

With media day behind us and training camp underway, Sean Corp joins the show to discuss his media day experience and to preview the upcoming season. The guys discuss Ausar Thompson's absence to begin training camp as he awaits clearance from the league. Blake and Sean also discuss win totals and whether Pistons fans should set their eyes on a specific number to deem next season a success. We’ve g...

Now that Pistons basketball is finally and legitimately around the corner, Wes and Blake break down exactly what their ideal 48 minute rotation would be for this roster. Complete with substitution patterns, total minutes for each player, prioritized 4 and 5 man pairings, important staggers and closing and fourth quarter lineup philosophies. The guys also break down ESPN’s recent future power ranki...

With training camp right around the corner, Jack Kelly joins the show to break down what he’s looking for out of the Pistons in the preseason in order to generate some excitement. The guys also discuss Malik Beasley and if he may have more scoring potential than many think. They take the time to break down all the trends from previous JB Bickerstaff teams and what that may mean for the Pistons thi...

It’s a meaty episode this week as Wes and Blake break down exactly what we need to see from Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren, and ask the most important question for each player heading into the year. The guys also discuss the Pistons lack of size, whether or not Ausar can or should start at the shooting guard position and if Jaden Ivey will be on the roster for the final game of this upcoming season. W...

It’s finally the end of the sports desert. The NFL starts its season this week and the Pistons training camp is only 6 weeks away! In celebration, the guys break down a few unconventional but fun and useful lineups that they want to see JB Bickerstaff use this season. They also discuss Marcus Sasser’s role this season, why Fontecchio is a better defensive option than Ron Holland right now, and why...

Labor Day approaches and August comes to a close, that means the Pistons season is right around the corner! But before we get ahead of ourselves, Blake and Wes take some time to drop a few hot takes (and one cold take, literally), discuss some power rankings, break down the Pistons goals for the Central division and debate if a top 3 pick this year is more valuable than one of the current young gu...

Who had the better summer league performance: Ron Holland or Ausar Thompson. Holland showcased the talent he displayed with the Ignite and Ausar was the Swiss Army man. Let us know in the comments! The guys also revisit an early player comparison for Ausar Thompson, break down what this team’s identity may be and why it will be fun to watch it develop, and give a Cade Cunningham stat prediction fo...

The Pistons now know who they will play, when and in what cadence. Naturally, Blake and Wes are here to guide you through the twists and turns of the season to come. They discuss what we can actually take away from the schedule release, who the leading scorers on this team (not named Cade Cunningham) will be and why Paul Reed actually makes some sense on this roster. Blake also dips his toe into n...

Recently, Blake mentioned that Ron Holland is a better fit with Cade Cunningham than Jaden Ivey. The guys dive into that idea this week, breaking down the virtues of each player and explaining who truly has claim to that “best fit” title if everything breaks right. They also discuss what to watch for to see if Jalen Duren is improving as a defending, where Ausar Thompson’s long term position is, a...

The Olympics are underway, so Wes and Blake discuss Team USA's first couple of games before diving into the Pistons. The Pistons announced a new assistant coach and finalized their front office, so the guys talk through what we can glean from all the moves. Also, Wes and Blake chat through which Piston is most likely to become an All-Star other than Cade Cunningham. We’ve got you covered for a...

Now into the dog days of summer, Wes and Blake look ahead to next season and beyond. Will Jaden Ivey or Jalen Duren get extended next summer? What do we need to see from both players for that to happen? The guys also talk about what Ron Holland's rookie season may look like and whether he'll spend any time in the G League. With a mix of young talent and proven veterans on the roster, Wes a...

Wes and Blake react to the first few Pistons games of NBA Summer League. Recent draft picks Ron Holland and Bobi Klintman both have multiple exhibitions under their belt, so what will their roles look like this season? They also discuss Marcus Sasser's Summer League performance and how he may or may not fit into the Pistons' rotation. Wes and Blake discuss what the Pistons need to see from...

Wes and Blake discuss the slew of Pistons news and how new head coach J.B. Bickerstaff will fit all the new and existing pieces into his rotations. Cade Cunningham signed his rookie maximum extension and now has more teammates who complement his playing style. The Pistons prioritized floor spacing with the additions of Malik Beasley, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Tobias Harris, then they added a defense-fi...

Since the draft live show only covered night one, the guys never got the chance to discuss Bobi Klintman and the trade up in the second round. Blake gives the scout on Klintman while also offering more detailed thoughts on Ron Holland as the draft has settled into the rear view. Wes and Blake break down the Tim Hardaway Jr. trade, the signing of Tobias Harris and what their roles will be this upco...

The guys brought in the crew from Detroit Bad Boys to record LIVE during the entire first round of the NBA Draft. This episode is a recording of all the Pistons-centric conversations that Sean, Brady, Justin, Kyle, Blake and Wes had over the course of the evening. You can watch the entire episode on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube channel⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow...

Tune in Wednesday, June 26th at 8PM ET for a special edition of the Pindown covering the entire 1st round of the NBA draft LIVE! The episode will be streamed on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube channel⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on Twitter (X). Every second of Pistons centric discussion will be released as the next episode of The Pindown on this podcast feed. Sean Cor...

With Trajan Langdon asking Monty Williams to hand over his whistle and clipboard, Lance Caporossi joins the Pindown to break down all the coaching options and what the firing of Monty Williams means for this rebuild. The guys also discuss if the Pistons should simply do the opposite of what they’ve previously done, debated Matas Buzelis and Cody Williams, and explored what the failure of Cade Cunn...