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Reacting in real time to Detroit Pistons' trade moves with Keith Smith Jan 15, 2024

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Bryce and Omari once again welcome NBA cap, free agency expert and friend of the pod Keith Smith back to the show. As the trio recorded live Sunday morning, the entire show outline was thrown out the window as news broke that the Detroit Pistons had made an in-season trade with the Washington Wizards. Listen in to hear how "The Pistons Pulse" crew along with Keith analyzed the deal in real time.

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Reviewing Detroit Pistons 2023 rookies Jan 09, 2024

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Bryce and Omari open the pod this week focusing on the offensive and defensive woes plaguing, the team including their miscommunication issues. Later, "The Pistons Pulse" crew take a deep dive and evaluate how the rookies Ausar Thompson and Marcus Sasser have looked so far in the season.The guys also talk their meetup in Denver and how Bryce has finally seen the light when it comes to Mac and Cheese.

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Evaluating Cade Cunningham's superstar progression; New Year's resolutions Jan 03, 2024

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In our first episode of the new year, Omari joins Bryce from the road in Salt Lake City. The guys walk through the flashes of brilliance and the consistent improvement we've seen from Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham. Is he finally blooming into the franchise player fans have been waiting to see? Later in the pod, Bryce and Omari walk us through their New Year's resolutions for the team. The guys break down what they want to see from individual players, management, and this very podcast in 2024.

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We answer listener questions on Detroit Pistons' losing streak and more in our end-of-year mailbag! Dec 28, 2023

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In our last episode for 2023, Bryce and Omari, with help from producer Wes, review your questions. What's the deal with the deep contested three-pointer Alec Burks attempted at the end of the Nets game? Is Cade still the player this team should build around? Will the Detroit Lions have more wins than Detroit Pistons? Can the front office be trusted to turn things around? Are there realistic trades out there that could right the team? Will Bryce ever talk about food on the podcast again? Tune in to this listener driven end-of-year show to find out.

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Takeaways from Detroit Pistons' recent losses and a round of "Buy, Sell, or Hold: Losing Streak Edition" Dec 20, 2023

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As the shadow of the losing streak continues to hang over the team, Bryce and Omari talk what can be gleaned from the Detroit Pistons' recent losses to the Sixers, Bucks, and Hawks. Later in the pod, the guys dive into the hot button storylines, topics, and narratives around the team in another game of "Buy, Sell, or Hold". Bryce and Omari poke the Killian Hayes hornet's nest, analyze Ausar Thompson's career minutes, speculate on what Cade Cunningham would look like on a championship contending team, and ask if a firing in the front office is due before the trade deadline.

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Revisiting our New Year's resolutions: What did we get right and wrong about 2023 Detroit Pistons? Dec 13, 2023

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It's a momentous episode for Bryce, Omari, and Wes as we celebrate the podcast's 100th episode! After taking some time to reflect, the guys get right down to business reviewing the Pistons' recent matchups against the Grizzlies, Magic and Pacers. Later in the pod, the crew review their Detroit Pistons centric New Year's resolutions for this past year. The guys go over what they wanted to see from individual players and the organization as a whole, including a seemingly prescient take regarding GM Troy Weaver's leadership.

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We asked our listeners how they would fix Detroit Pistons' roster Dec 05, 2023

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With team performance severely below expectations this year and fan frustration only growing, Bryce, Omari and Wes put our listeners in the Front Office and asked for their suggestions to fix the team. Should the organization remain patient and not make huge moves? What about potential trade deals for the likes of Zach LaVine or Kyle Kuzma? Is Jaden Ivey the ideal trade piece? Is it time to go for the nuclear option and clear out the entire team and management? The guys take your suggestions and break down the pros and cons.

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Where do the Detroit Pistons go from here? Nov 29, 2023

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As the losses keep piling up, Bryce and Omari open the show by discussing the Detroit Pistons' listless loss to the Washington Wizards which extended their losing streak to 14 games. What is exactly wrong with this team and where do they go from here? How much of the blame, if any, should Cade Cunningham shoulder? And will the Pistons be able to keep experimenting with Beef Stew at the 4? Plus, the guys discuss some of the positive developments from Jaden Ivey. Did Monty Williams' message to Ivey work, or was it a waste of time?

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What's going wrong for Detroit Pistons and what's next? Nov 22, 2023

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After opening with some lighthearted talk over the best Thanksgiving side dishes, Bryce and Omari contend with the palpable frustration over the Pistons' current losing streak and break down what's not working. How warranted is the continued conversation around the team's injuries? Beyond who's hurt, the guys also examine the continuing issues with turnovers, discipline and struggles with communication. Later in the pod, Bryce and Omari break down individual player performances.

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A Detroit Pistons podcast special: The hosts of "Pistons Talk" join the show! Nov 14, 2023

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Bryce and Omari have a Pistons podcast crossover special as they are joined by Lance Caporossi and Anthony of "Pistons Talk". Together, the guys try to make the most out of the current losing streak and rough start to the season. Can they find some cathartic hope in the conversation? They also talk the issues with floor spacing, if there's too much being placed on Cade's shoulders, and hypothetical lineups.

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