The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast

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...

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...