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The Pistons Pulse The Pistons Pulse
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4.9 • 234 Ratings
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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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What we know so far about Detroit Pistons' search for president of basketball operations
With an infamously historic regular season now over for the Detroit Pistons, the guys get us up to speed on the future of the organization and the search for new leadership in the front office. After the break, Bryce and Omari shift the pod to an impromptu listener mailbag episode. What’s the ideal player type to complement Cade? What do the guys make of the Trae Young rumors? What kind of trade would it take to jumpstart the rebuild? The guys aim to answer these questions and more as we look towards the off-season for the team.
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How do we feel about our Detroit Pistons New Year's resolutions now?
The guys open the pod this week with a rap beef that seems to lack real meat, the controversial foul call in the UConn vs. Iowa, and Malachi Flynn's 50-point game. Later in the pod, Bryce and Omari revisit the areas of improvement they wanted to see most from the team roster at the beginning of the year. The guys sort through what they got right and what hasn't aged well, including Cade's health, Duren's injury prevention, Ausar's jump shot, Ivey's shooting efficiency and Sasser's role on the team.
Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops
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Read Omari's most recent work here!
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Answering what could be next for Detroit Pistons in another listener mailbag!
After a somewhat tumultuous travel day to Georgia, Omari joins Bryce from the road in Atlanta to answer your listener questions. What's the likelihood Cade Cunningham would ask to be traded if things continue poorly for the team? Is the Cade/Jaden Ivey combination still feasible? Which G League player is likely to be on the roster next year? Who's available for a big off-season trade? What kind of lottery draft pick trades could the team make? The guys aim to answer these questions and more in this near end-of-season mailbag episode.
Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops
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Read Omari's most recent work here!
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Gauging Jaden Ivey’s growth vs. regression, March Madness standouts, and potential draft candidates
As the season begins to wind down, Bryce and Omari continue the conversation on Jaden Ivey's playing prowess. The guys hone in on Ivey's peculiar decision-making on three-point shooting and his diminishing efficiency post All-Star break. Also, with some players seemingly being shut down for the season, the guys break down what they hope to see within the last stretch of games and discuss if the team is in "full-blown tank mode." Later, Bryce and Omari talk player highlights from March Madness so far and potential impacts on the draft. To close out the show, Producer Wes hops on and challenges the guys to another round "Sheed or Sham."
Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops
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Read Omari's most recent work here!
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Ku Khahil joins to discuss Jaden Ivey and the future of the Detroit Pistons' "Core Four"
Bryce and Omari welcome Ku Khahil, the host of the Locked on Pistons podcast, to the show after Detroit lost a heartbreaker to the Miami Heat on a Bam Adebayo buzzer-beater. Ku shares his takes on Ausar Thompson, Jaden Ivey and the franchise's "Core Four" and debates with the guy whether they can all play together. Then, the guys play a Pistons-centric version of "real or fad" as they try and decide if some of the recent trends can be counted on going forward, or are just an outlier.
Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops
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Laz Jackson shares insights on Detroit Pistons, Cade Cunningham's success, and more!
After some prolonged scheduling difficulties, Bryce and Omari are pleased to welcome Laz Jackson back to the pod. The trio break down the Detroit Pistons' loss to the Mavericks and individual player analysis, including improvements on defense Jalen Duren needs to develop and Ausar Thompson's shooting mechanics. Later, the guys talk about the borderline-elite efficiency of Cade Cunningham since the All-Star break. "The Pistons Pulse" duo along with Laz also talk about how things have panned out since the trade deadline and continue to look forward to the upcoming NBA draft.
Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops
Follow Omari on X/Twitter: @omarisankofa
Read Omari's most recent work here!
Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!
Customer Reviews
Great Pistons Pod
Great pod on the Detroit Pistons. Both hosts give solid opinion, while Omari provides some inside information from covering the team as a beat writer. Highly recommend if you’re a Pistons/sports fan.
Favorite Pistons Pod
Omari covers the team very well, and Bryce brings some great, interesting perspective to the discussion. Highly recommend these guys!
Omari & Bryce are MY BOYS!!
When you get past Omari’s “Barry White” voice and Bryce’s prepubescent tone, you get to hear insightful commentary on our Pistons who are def under performing but have tantalizing young talent. These guys go deep enough into the stats, trends, slumps, hot streaks and injuries to keep the cast listenable and entertaining. Plus, they speak with the confidence of one who’s played the game. Keep it up fellas, our pistons will soon rising!!
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