The Pistons Pulse

The Pistons Pulse

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The Pistons Pulse is your go-to Detroit Pistons podcast for all the best news, analysis, insights and opinions on the team. Hosted by Omari Sankofa of the Detroit Free Press and Bryce Simon of Motor City Hoops. Find it every Tuesday wherever you listen to podcasts. Tune in to listen to engaging conversations and unique perspectives on your Detroit Pistons and NBA. Omari brings insider insights and analysis as a Pistons beat writer and Detroit native combined with Bryce’s in-depth on-court analysis as a former D1 player and current high school coach of 12 years.

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Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

What should Detroit Pistons do with No. 5 NBA draft pick? We ask Richard Stayman 23.05.2023

This week, the guys are joined by NBA draft analyst Richard Stayman ( @MavsDraft ) to talk what drafting options are available to the Detroit Pistons with their No. 5 draft pick. Is Cam Whitmore the consensus pick? What about either of the Thompson twins? Bryce, Omari and Richard discuss these potential draft scenarios and more.  Follow Bryce on Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on Twitter: @o...

Detroit Pistons fall to fifth in NBA draft lottery: Now what? 17.05.2023

Bryce and Omari break down what's next for the Detroit Pistons with their fifth pick in the NBA draft lottery.   Follow Bryce on Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on Twitter: @omarisankofa Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

Should Detroit Pistons be interested in Monty Williams as head coach? 16.05.2023

Bryce and Omari have an update on the search for a new head coach. Is Monty Williams vision for a team compatible with the Pistons roster? Later, with the NBA draft finally here, the guys take one last look at the draft board and analyze how important is this draft to the overall rebuild. Finally, the guys take a look at some potential post-draft offseason scenarios.  Follow Bryce on Twitter: @Mot...

So close to NBA draft lottery, we break down our top 9 big board 09.05.2023

With one week remaining until the NBA draft lottery, the guys are debating potential picks on their board. Bryce and Omari also have an update on the coaching search. Later, producer Wes Davenport joins in and we close out the show with another round of "Sheed or Sham."  Follow Bryce on Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on Twitter: @omarisankofa Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

Why Victor Wembanyama is a no-doubt No. 1 draft pick with ESPN's Jeremy Woo 02.05.2023

Bryce and Omari are once again joined by NBA draft guru and ESPN contributor Jeremy Woo. Together the trio break down why Victor Wembanyama is the clear consensus No. 1 draft pick. Later, the guys talk the No. 2 through No. 5 spots. Lastly, the guys take some time to enjoy the NBA finals as fans.   Follow Bryce on Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on Twitter: @omarisankofa Pick up your "The Pi...

Who should the Detroit Pistons draft if they don't get the No. 1 pick? 25.04.2023

The guys are joined this week by Stephen Gillaspie of No Ceilings NBA Draft to talk which names we should keep in mind if the Pistons get the No. 2 through No. 5 pick. Gillaspie also offers his assessment of Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren's rookie year. Later, the guys also talk who could help round out the roster in the second round of the draft.  Follow Bryce on Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari...

How far off were we with our preseason stat predictions? 18.04.2023

This week, Bryce and Omari take a brief moment to catch us up on the search for a new head coach. Later, the guys take a look back at their preseason predictions and break down their biggest missed calls. Finally, we end with a look at how things are shaping up so far in the NBA playoffs. Follow Bryce on Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on Twitter: @omarisankofa Pick up your "The Pistons Puls...

Goodbye, Dwane Casey, hello critically important offseason 11.04.2023

This week, Bryce and Omari share their takeaways from player exit interviews. The guys also talk Dwayne Casey's move to the front office and the potential candidates to fill the head coach vacancy.  Stay up to date with the latest Detroit Pistons news by visiting freep.com and checking out  Omari's most recent work. Follow Bryce on Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on Twitter: @omarisankofa Pi...

Live without a net or nothing but net: It's our first live show! 04.04.2023

The stars and travel itineraries aligned for your Pistons Pulse crew to take your questions live in person! Bryce and Omari took their turns in the hot seat answering live crowd questions at Hopcat Detroit.  Did the Killian Hayes fan club show up? Should we buy into the Victor Wembanyama hype? Did Bryce dig his first Detroit Coney? Revel in the sounds of our first live taping as you find out these...

Ranking just how good Jaden Ivey's rookie year has been 28.03.2023

This week, Bryce & Omari are taking in Jaden Ivey's first year and where the rookie fits in league wide amongst others. The guys also talk likely picks for the NBA All-Rookie Team and who's made their case for Rookie of the Year. Does Jalen Duren fit anywhere in the conversations? Finally, we close on where things stand with the NBA draft and which names the guys are following.  Stay up to dat...

Recognizing those who continue to show up: A shout out to Cory Joseph and Rodney McGruder 21.03.2023

This week, the guys are showing some love to the parts of the Detroit Pistons that may be under appreciated. Later, we talk the big man rotation and where Jalen Duren, James Wiseman and Marvin Bagley III fit in the bigger picture. Lastly, Bryce and Omari break down what we've seen so far during this year's NCAA March Madness and what the tournament could mean for potential Detroit draft picks.  St...

More NBA draft talk: Breaking down Amen, Ausar Thompson with Matt Babcock 14.03.2023

This week, the guys are joined by Matt Babcock of Tidal League's "The Matt Babcock Show." Matt breaks down what you broadly need to know about Cerebro Sports and Overtime Elite. Later, the trio take an analytical deep-dive into Amen and Ausar Thompson. Lastly, Bryce and Omari talk the Eugene Omoruyi's influence on the court.  Stay up to date with the latest Detroit Pistons news by visiting freep.c...

Hey, get off of Jaden Ivey's back! Plus, 'Sheed or Sham?' 07.03.2023

This week, the guys cover the Detroit Piston's comeback collapse against Chicago and Jaden Ivey's room for growth. Later, your Pistons Pulse crew break down what we've see so far of James Wiseman and R.J. Hampton. Finally, producer Wes Davenport brings the heat to Bryce and Omari as the guys play another round of "Sheed or Sham?"  Stay up to date with the latest Detroit Pistons news by visiting fr...

What NBA draft decisions must Detroit Pistons make? We dive in 28.02.2023

This week, Adam Spinella of "The Box and One" and co-host of "Game Theory Podcast" joins the guys to take our first deep dive into the upcoming NBA draft. Your "Pistons Pulse" crew along with Spinella help take stock of the Detroit Pistons as a whole. Bryce, Omari and Adam also talk the legitimacy of the Victor Wembanyama hype train. Is Scoot Henderson a solid second pick in the draft? What about...

Did James Wiseman wow the crew in his Pistons debut? 21.02.2023

This week, Bryce and Omari deconstruct James Wiseman's Detroit Pistons debut. Later, the guys talk the NBA All-Star game, Jaden Ivey and Bryce's self-described old-man hatred for the dunk contest. Finally, the crew walk us through their franchise expectations for the rest of the year.  Stay up to date with the latest Detroit Pistons news by visiting freep.com and checking out  Omari's most recent...

How wise was the James Wiseman trade for the Pistons? 14.02.2023

This week, Free Press sports columnist Shawn Windsor, co-host of "Free Press Sports with Carlos & Shawn," joins the guys to help deconstruct the aftermath of the NBA trade deadline. Your Pistons Pulse crew helps analyze the James Wiseman trade and where he best fits in with the organization. Later, Bryce, Omari and Shawn discuss the results of the NBA trade deadline league wide.  Stay up to da...

James Wiseman-Saddiq Bey trade reaction: Does Pistons' move make sense? 10.02.2023

In this "emergency" episode of "The Pistons Pulse," we break down what the team did just before the 2023 NBA trade deadline, sending away Saddiq Bey and Kevin Knox and welcoming James Wiseman from Golden State. Bryce and Omari also take listeners questions on every angle of this deal.

Should we expect any surprises at the NBA trade deadline? 07.02.2023

This week, the guys talk about moving Killian Hayes to the bench and how Cade Cunningham's disabled player exception might play out for the team. Later, with the NBA trade deadline quickly approaching, your Pistons Pulse crew take you through what team trade pieces are available and review your fan submitted trade scenarios. Stay up to date with the latest Detroit Pistons news by visiting freep.co...

Celebrate our 50th episode with this special listener mailbag livestream 31.01.2023

This week, the guys marked their 50th episode by taking your questions live while streaming the recording of the show. When's the best time to see a Pistons game? What's the likelihood of a Bogdanović trade? What happened to the Stew-Duren lineup? Should we expect any surprise trades? Bryce and Omari along with producer Wes Davenport answer your questions and more. 

What moves should the Detroit Pistons make to foster their roster? 24.01.2023

This week, the Pistons Pulse crew is joined by NBA cap and free agency expert Keith Smith to talk what moves should be considered with the looming trade deadline fast approaching. By breaking down the current state of the seller's market, the guys look ahead at what the future may hold for Bojan Bogdanović, Alec Burks, Nerlens Noel, and Saddiq Bey. After a whirlwind of analysis, Bryce and Omari as...

Why is the Pistons' defense so bad? We get to the root of the issue 17.01.2023

This week, Bryce and Omari discuss the Pistons' week of games and ongoing issues. Then, they dissect Detroit's dreadful defense and how it can improve. Lastly, they dish some praise to Hamidou Diallo.  Catch "The Pistons Pulse" every Tuesday morning at 5 and on demand on freep.com or wherever you listen to podcasts. And catch all of our podcasts and daily voice briefing at freep.com/podcasts.

How close were our preseason predictions? Can Pistons' defense be fixed? 10.01.2023

Bryce and Omari take stock of their preseason projections for this Detroit Pistons season and discuss the condition of the team's stagnating defense. 

New Year's resolutions for Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey, Pistons front office and more 04.01.2023

This week, Omari and Bryce go through the roster with a New Year's resolution for all the principle members of the Detroit Pistons' future. They also have ideas on what the front office and coaching staff need to work on in 2023, and even resolutions for themselves. 

Breaking down Pistons' roster, and future, with Matt Babcock 27.12.2022

This week, Bryce and Omari are joined by Matt Babcock, longtime NBA draft and front office analyst, for a breakdown on the Pistons' rookies, Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren, among their other young, developing players. Then, the guys pick Matt's brain on the direction of the franchise and how Troy Weaver should attack the trade market and free agency. Finally, the guys take an early look at what to wat...

What we like (believe it or not), and don't like, about Pistons' season so far 20.12.2022

This week, Bryce and Omari work through not only the ups and downs of the Brooklyn Nets loss at LCA, but they take a deeper look at Isaiah Stewart's expanding offensive game. Then, the guys break down the three things each they like, and then don't like, about the Pistons this season.

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