The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast

Shooting guru Fred Vinson is joining the coaching staff in Detroit, but we still don’t know for certain who will sit in the head chair. Jack Kelly joins the show to break down what that hire may or may not indicate for the future of Monty Williams in Detroit. They also discuss which high upside wing is a better fit for the Pistons in this draft, Ron Holland or Cody Williams, and whether or not to...

Trajan Langdon has relieved Troy Weaver of his duties as GM of the Detroit Pistons. And while we’re sure there will be more news before we record again next week, Blake and Wes consider what it would take to truly assess Monty Williams as a coach if he would be around next season. They also break down which prospect has the highest upside at #5, if the Pistons should take an upside swing in the dr...

With Trajan Langdon now aboard, focus shifts to the three major decisions he will have to make in short order — the future of Troy Weaver and Monty Williams, and the draft. Wes and Blake discuss potential coaching candidates to watch if the team does move on from Monty Williams, as well as the pros and cons of going down that route. They also break down they types of players teams Langdon has work...

The Pindown comes to you with breaking news! Trajan Langdon is the new Head of Basketball Operations for the Detroit Pistons, with Woj breaking to story minutes before the guys recorded. Wes and Blake break down Langdon’s history as an executive, reveal his amazing nickname from his days at Duke, and provide way-too-early speculation on what recent draft history in New Orleans may suggest about th...

So that happened. It’s déjà vu across Detroit as the Pistons fell to the fifth pick in the NBA Draft yet again. But rather than being Neo in the Matrix, when the guys saw the black cat walk by twice, they decided to dive right into draft prospects! And there are plenty to be excited about, even at the fifth selection. Bryce Simon from the Pistons Pulse joins the show to provide incredibly deep ins...

Want to hear your voice on the Pindown? Call (313) 355-2717 and leave your question as a voicemail! The guys will play your message and answer your question on that week’s episode! All we ask is that you keep your questions to under 45 seconds. The NBA Draft Lottery is Sunday, so the guys thought this would be the perfect episode to discuss all the prospects who aren’t being talked about for the P...

The Pindown has a phone number! If you want to hear your voice on the podcast, call (313) 355-2717 and leave your question as a voicemail. The guys will play your message and answer your question on that week’s episode! All we ask is that you keep your questions to under 45 seconds. We can’t wait to hear from you all soon! Last week we covered big board slots one through five, this week, the guys...

It’s been a week since we’ve last heard word on the Pistons search for a new Head of Basketball Operations, fans want answers, Blake and Wes have... guesses. The guys discuss what may be taking so long and what that new HoBO might do with Monty Williams. They also break down the top 5 of the draft, analyzing those prospects and their fits in Detroit. And while looking forward to the offseason, the...

It’s official. The Pistons wrapped up the worst season in franchise history and have announced that they are in search of new leadership. Wes and Blake breakdown what that search means for the immediate future of this roster, as well as Monty Williams and Troy Weaver. They discuss reasons Jalen Duren is not just another Andre Drummond, if the Pistons should pursue D'Angelo Russell or Pat Willi...

Fresh off a loss to the 76ers, all that stands between these Detroit Pistons and franchise history is an improbably three-game win streak. To make matters worse, Cade Cunningham’s injury has been upgraded from “maintenance” to tendonitis. Blake and Wes turn their attention toward the offseason, breaking down potential free agent targets for the Pistons and how Dalton Knecht would fit into this ros...

It’s the Malachi Flynn game! The guys were lucky enough to record immediately following the Pistons 121 to 113 loss to the Atlanta Hawks where guard Malachi Flynn became only the third player in NBA history to score at least 50 points off the bench. Wes argues that this was the most improbably 50 point game in NBA history and Blake gives Flynn his flowers for the even and unselfish game he played....

The last time Jack Kelly joined the show, the Pistons were fresh off an exciting win against the Chicago Bulls. There was hope and optimism on the season to come. How times have changed. Jack breaks down what went wrong this season, why he’s concerned about Jalen Duren, and what has stood out positively this year. The guys also discuss potential shake ups that could happen this offseason and outli...

Spring has sprung, March Madness has begun, and Cade Cunningham was the one to torch the Pistons best chance at victory this past week. Clearly, it’s March in the D . This week, the guys breakdown that fateful play vs. the Heat and if Monty Williams should have called time out. Blake and Wes also discuss the difficult decisions that this Pistons organization will need to make this offseason surrou...

These past 4 games have unquestionably been the best stretch of basketball the Pistons have played this season. Cade is playing like “the man”, Fontecchio looks like a perfect addition and Monty Williams has even fixed the rotation! But this recent stretch isn’t without its warts. Blake and Wes break it all down, discussing Cade’s incredible play, the possession-to-possession rollercoaster that is...

The Pistons just beat the Nets 118 - 112 and Wes and Blake break it all down in this episode. Ausar Thompson has surged as of late, improving his three point percentage and acting more decisively on offense, the guys discuss what that means for his standing in the rookie power rankings. Blake and Wes also break down the salary cap and how it will impact Simone Fontecchio’s next contract, whether J...

The refs may have cost the Pistons a game, Mike Muscala hit the free agent market, but Cade just keeps ballin’. This week, Wes and Blake discuss why you maybe shouldn’t be so upset at the refs for that Knicks loss, what the Muscala buyout means for James Wiseman, and the starting five that Monty Williams reportedly committed to. They also compare Jalen Duren to Andre Drummond in his year 2, breaki...

Monty Williams loves his 11 and 12 man rotations, the guys are wondering why. This week, Wes and Blake wonder what is going on with the rotations and why Ausar Thompson tends to play with other non-shooters. They also discuss which potential top 5 draft picks could start next season, Stanley Umude’s NBA contract, and just how good this core four can become in the future. We’ve got you covered for...

The Pistons generated some real buzz after the trade deadline by beginning their west coast swing 2-1, then the sky came crashing down. This week, Wes and Blake discuss what happened in those games, how Ausar Thompson’s great play came at the expense of the other starters, and what Monty Williams should do about it. We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode! You can watch...

The Pistons were the most active team at the NBA trade deadline this year. Bringing in all of Simone Fontecchio, Quentin Grimes, Troy Brown Jr., Shake Milton, and Malachi Flynn. Wes and Blake break down the types of players the Pistons added, what their roles may be, and what this means for the team moving forward. They also explain why all of this is a massive vote of confidence in Jaden Ivey fro...

Guest Sean Corp joins the podcast to break down the fall out of Isaiah Stewart’s two week injury and the “Pros and Cons” he’s seen out of Jalen Duren so far this season. Sean and Wes also discuss three names to watch in this upcoming draft (and one to avoid), a sneaky potential trade target, and they revisit their own takes on this past offseason. We’ve got you covered for all this and more in thi...

Special guest Kyle Metz joins Wes to break down the Pistons' current cap sheet, what it means for the upcoming trade deadline, and what it may mean going into the summer. Kyle outlines the value of the recent Marvin Bagley III trade, what it may take to acquire Zach LaVine and why it won’t ruin their future flexibility, and what the Pistons’ best strategy for this upcoming deadline should be....

Three monumental moments happened since the guys last recorded: the Lions won a playoff game, the Pistons made a trade AND they won a game. In a relatively great week, all things considered, Wes and Blake break down Jaden Ivey’s emergence and why it will continue when Cade returns as well as the deal for Danilo Gallinari and Mike Muscala. They also discuss if the front office is on the same page a...

Cade’s out for at least a week, but the guys are as excited as ever to be talking Detroit Basketball! They play ‘Buy, Sell, Hold’ with topics such as Cade making an all-NBA team, Ivey averaging 25ppg and more. Then they answer why James Wiseman is playing over Marvin Bagley III, how Jaden Ivey can be utilized off the ball, and break down a few names to target in the upcoming free agent class. We’v...

Blake returns this week to count our Pistons blessings this New Year, breaking down what things we are thankful for on the Pistons this past calendar year. Then, the guys rank the core 4 of Cade, Ivey, Ausar and Duren, name who should be untouchable, and predict where this team’s record will stand when it’s all said and done. We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode! You...

The Pistons continue their losing streak, but the Pindown keeps going strong! Wes and Sean discuss the Monty Williams hire in retrospect, as well as the massive step forward Cade Cunningham has taken over the past month. Finally, they break down the trade market as it stands right now for the Pistons and wonder if Jaden Ivey turned a corner with his fantastic performance in Beantown. We’ve got you...