The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast

Inside The Cylinder is back! And we're now officially on the Detroit Bad Boys podcast stream. David Fernandez is joined by new co-host and DBB contributor Matt Way. In this week's episode we talk about the Pistons performance following the first two games of a preseason. This also gives us an opportunity to discuss some of the new players that were acquired this offseason. Topics include The Jeram...

Hey everyone. This is Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys, and on this week's episode we talk about the Detroit Pistons' first preseason games. Ben Gulker and I talk about Sekou Doumbouya's big night, the brewing chemistry between Blake Griffin and Killian Hayes, and how Dwane Casey is adjusting his defense for the sixth-youngest team in the NBA.  As always, we appreciate your continued support of the...

Hey everyone. This is Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys, and on this week's episode we talk about the what the Detroit Pistons talked about during Media Week. Ben Gulker and I discuss Derrick Rose and Blake Griffin being leaders for this young team, Troy Weaver showing that he has a sense of humor, the all-hands-on-deck approach to Killian Hayes' development, and which new Piston reminds me of the s...

Hey everyone. This is Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys, and on this week's podcast we talk about the Detroit Pistons' roster, which is hopefully complete, and looks a LOT different than it used to. Ben Gulker and I discuss what about the roster makes sense, what doesn't, who is destined to be on this roster long-term, who isn't, and what the team's strengths and weaknesses are. We also talk a littl...

Hey everyone. This is Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys, and we're talking about the new-look Detroit Pistons. Ben Gulker joins me to go through every transaction the Pistons have made this week - and there were a LOT of them. We also talk about some of the moves the Pistons didn't make - like not bringing Christian Wood back to Detroit.   As always, we appreciate your continued support of the podca...

Hey everyone. This is Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys, and we're talking about the NBA Draft some more. But to do that, we brought in Rafael Barlowe, scout and founder of NBA Draft Junkies. Ben Gulker and I ask Rafael about Killian Hayes, Devin Vassell's new broken jumper, why R.J. Hampton is rising up draft boards, and Rafael tells us a great story about Sekou Doumbouya. You're gonna love this ep...

Hey everyone. This is Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys, and we're back in your eardrums! It's good to be back. I am joined by Ben Gulker to talk about the reports we've gotten from the Detroit Pistons' minicamp bubble, give our thoughts on some of the Pistons' front office hires, and what we've noticed in the NBA Bubble as the season winds down.   As always, we appreciate your continued support of...

Hey everyone. This is Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys, and on this week's podcast, we have a mailbag pod for y'all! Ben Gulker and I answer your burning (and not-so burning) questions about Sekou Doumbouya's development, players to keep an eye on in the NBA bubble, and what we'd change about the Detroit Pistons' draft history.   As always, we appreciate your continued support of the podcast, and t...

Hey everyone. This is Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys, and on this week's podcast, we have something a little different and definitely special for you - A conversation with Louis King of the Detroit Pistons. Louis tells us how he's been working on his game during the break, if he'd be willing to go to the proposed "second bubble" in Chicago, and also talks to us about his charity foundation that h...

Hey everyone. This is Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys, and on this week's podcast, we're talking Troy Weaver. Ben Gulker and I discuss why we both love the Weaver hire, what we think he will prioritize as he takes control of the team, and what roster changes Weaver could (and could not!) choose to make this offseason.  As always, we appreciate your continued support of the podcast, and the best wa...

Hey everyone. This is Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys, and on this week's podcast, we're talking about hiring a general manager! Ben Gulker and I discuss various rumored candidates for the Detroit Pistons' GM job, and whether or not it matter that the GM would be retaining a lot of the people in place in Detroit. We also talk about the NBA's rumored timeline to a return to basketball - and what pl...

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Hey everyone. This is Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys, and on this week's podcast, we're sheltered in place, just like you should be. Ben Gulker and I talk about what we would've liked to see from the Detroit Pistons to close the season, what the NBA trying to squeeze in some more games would look like, and John Hollinger's piece in the Athletic regarding the Pistons' roster. As always, we appreci...

Hey everyone. This is Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys, and on this week's podcast, we're talking about what everyone else is talking about - the NBA season, on a hiatus. I talk to Steve Hinson about what the rest of this NBA season could possibly look like, Blake Griffin stepping up and supporting the workers of Little Caesars Arena, and how Christian Wood testing positive for COVID-19 affects his...

Hey everyone. This is Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys, and on this week's podcast, we're talking about your 20-44 Detroit Pistons. Ben Gulker and I talk about Derrick Rose's injury, Jordan McRae's acquistion, and the benefits of Sekou Doumbouya's shuffle down to Grand Rapids.  As always, we appreciate your continued support of the podcast, and the best way to do that is to share, subscribe, and le...

Hey everyone. This is Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys, and on this week's podcast, we're talking about your 20-41 Detroit Pistons. Ben Gulker and I talk about the Pistons' win total for the rest of this year, what Donta Hall has shown on his 10-day contract, and if the Pistons need to see Luke Kennard play the rest of the year.  As always, we appreciate your continued support of the podcast, and t...

Hey everyone. This is Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys, and on this week's podcast, we're talking about your 19-39 Detroit Pistons. Ben Gulker returns, and we talk about Buyout Week, the Pistons bringing up Donta Hall on a 10-Day contract, and what shifting Bruce Brown to shooting guard means as Khyri Thomas scores 27 points in his G-League season debut.  As always, we appreciate your continued sup...

Hey everyone. This is Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys, and on this week's podcast, we're talking about your 19-38 Detroit Pistons. Ku Khahil joins me in place of Ben Gulker to talk about Sekou's development, Vibe Check the locker room, and discuss Thon Maker looking like an actual asset. As always, we appreciate your continued support of the podcast, and the best way to do that is to share, subscr...

In this week's episode of Inside The Cylinder, we breakdown the Andre Drummond trade from all angles. We talk about his time and accomplishments while in Detroit, and what he was able to do both on and off the court. We'll also discuss the return that the two-time All-Star was able to net, and what that means in regards to the state of big men in the NBA. Some of the other topics we cover include...

This week, Ben and Sham talk changes. After seven and a half years, Andre Drummond is no longer a member of the Detroit Pistons, and for the first time in nearly two decades, the Pistons seem committed to a full rebuild. Ben and Sham discuss the the trade and what they hope to see in the short-term as the Pistons begin the rebuild process, including which current players should be part of the core...

Hey everyone. This is Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys, and on this week's podcast, we're talking about your 18-33 Detroit Pistons. Ben Gulker and I only play the hits - fake trades for half the roster, including the first discussion of Luke Kennard as a trade asset.  As always, we appreciate your continued support of the podcast, and the best way to do that is to share, subscribe, and leave commen...

Hey everyone. This is Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys, and on this week's podcast, we're talking about your 17-30 Detroit Pistons. Ben Gulker and I talk about the return of Reggie Jackson to the lineup, the performances of Sekou Doumbouya and Louis King, and we remember the life and legacy of Kobe Bryant. As always, we appreciate your continued support of the podcast, and the best way to do that i...

We have reached the familiar moment in the season with our Pistons showing flashes while sitting just outside of the playoffs. We discuss potential trade rumors as well as the potential to stay put and see how things play out. The Andre Drummond trade talks have died down, so what will happen this off-season? Is the Drummond-era truly over? Derrick Rose’s value is now highly coveted by contending...

Hey everyone. This is Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys, and on this week's podcast, we're talking about your 16-27 Detroit Pistons. Ben Gulker and I rank the Pistons' young guys, talk about the (stalled) Andre Drummond trade discussions, and discuss Derrick Rose's elevation to the starting lineup.  As always, we appreciate your continued support of the podcast, and the best way to do that is to sha...

Hey everyone. This is Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys, and on this week's podcast, we're talking about your 14-26 Detroit Pistons. Ben Gulker lets me fire off my hot take about Derrick Rose, then we talk about how the team is handling Sekou Doumbouya and exiling Andre Drummond to basketball Siberia. This mid-season adjustment to a rebuild has thrown fans, the coaches, and front office for a loop -...