The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast

The final stretch of the season begins on Friday, and the Pistons are in prime position to finish strong. This team has exceeded every expectation placed upon them, and Blake and Wes are here to walk through everything from possible playoff rotations to seeding. Does the Wembanyama injury help Cade make an All-NBA team? Will the Pistons be able to surpass the Milwaukee Bucks? The Pacers? We’ve got...

It’s All Star Weekend and the Pistons have absolutely surged into the break. Blake and Wes break it all down as they talk some shop with the dunk contest and Friday’s rising stars tournament. They also discuss a few examples of Cade’s growing star power in the NBA — a fitting conversation for an All Star podcast. Finally, they dive into the team’s record with and without Jaden Ivey, if Ausar Thomp...

The Pistons just acquired Dennis Schroeder, Lindy Waters III, and a couple of second round picks, so the guys thought they’d bring in an expert to break it all down. Laz Jackson joins Wes and Blake to discuss Schroeder’s play, his role for the rest of the season and if he changes the expectations for the rest of the season. They also hit on Trajan Langdon’s post deadline presser, Malik Beasley’s f...

Cade Cunningham is an All-Star! On a special trade deadline preview episode, the guys were thrilled to see the NBA announce All-Star reserves as the recording light lit up red. Blake and Wes discuss how exciting it is to have an All-Star back in Detroit, outline exactly why Cade is so deserving of the honor and take a moment to appreciate how important this is for the organization. They then dive...

The Pistons are fresh off a great start to a tough stretch of games — beating the Rockets and now the Hawks. In both, Cade was absolutely dominant. Blake and Wes marvel at those recent performances, discussing why Cade Cunningham making an All NBA team is not so far fetched. They also dive into why Trajan Langdon is in a challenging position heading into the trade deadline, the ceilings of Ron Hol...

The Pistons loss to the Pacers does not diminish the fantastic start to the year, and the season in general, that this team has had. Blake and Wes discuss what went wrong in that game, both on offense and defense. They break down why the Pacers’ defensive strategy may be something we see deployed against Detroit more often. The guys also enjoy the leap that Cade Cunningham has taken, answer the qu...

Cade Cunningham will be an All Star, the Pistons are nearly .500 on the season and young forwards Ron Holland and Ausar Thompson have both flashed this past week. Add in the Lions earning the #1 seed, and you’ve got a wonderful week of Detroit sports! Blake and Wes are here to break it all down. From Cade taking this leap, to Ron Holland’s potential and on-ball defense. The guys also discuss how,...

It’s impossible not to feel for Jaden Ivey. Not only has he suffered a traumatic injury, but it comes during possibly the best stretch of basketball he’s played in the NBA. Wes and Blake discuss how this injury is not as bad as it could have been. They break down how the team ventured to fill his vacant role during the win vs. the Hornets, what JB can and should do with the rotation going forward...

Jaden Ivey just hit a four-point-play game winner to seal a comeback against the Sacramento Kings, and Wes and Blake are here to break it all down. Along with that gut-check win against the Lakers, the guys discuss the return to form of Simone Fontecchio, Jaden Ivey’s heroics and how Cade Cunningham can have an off half but still put up All Star numbers. They also break down the big man rotation a...

The Pindown is back to discuss the Pistons' recent overtime win over the Miami Heat and difficult loss to the Utah Jazz. Wes and Blake talk about the recent Paul Reed transactions which brought the big man back under a minimum contract. They also discuss Jaden Ivey's best role with the team moving forward. Lastly, does Cade Cunningham need to do anything more to become an All-Star? We’ve got you c...

While the game against the Celtics may have been a let down, Ron Holland certainly made it entertaining. Wes and Blake discuss why his big night was so exciting. They also give Cade his props for what was probably his best game as a Piston, break down Jaden Ivey’s recent struggles and what he can do about it, and why the big’s didn’t actually have a bad game vs Boston. The guys also answer questio...

The Pistons really soiled themselves against the Bucks and the Celtics. But it’s not all bad… even though the beginning of this podcast starts that way. Blake and Wes break down the simple thing the Bucks did to generate all those wide open threes, and how the Celtics immediately followed suit. But as a silver lining, they also explain why this could be a vital learning experience for these young...

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...