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Breaking down Pistons' roster, and future, with Matt Babcock Dec 27, 2022

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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 watch in next summer's NBA draft prospects.

What we like (believe it or not), and don't like, about Pistons' season so far Dec 20, 2022

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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.

Troy Weaver's rebuild lining up for a needed leap in 2023-24 season: Diving deep into the listener mailbag Dec 13, 2022

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Bryce and Omari take a quick look at the Pistons' 124-117 loss to the Lakers, then go deep to answer questions from our listener mailbag, leading off with trade talk and the trajectory of the rebuild entering a vital summer for general manager Troy Weaver. Note: This episode was recorded before news of Cade Cunningham's season-ending surgery.

Digging deeper on new roles for Killian Hayes, Saddiq Bey Dec 06, 2022

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This week, the guys are joined by Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys to discuss how sustainable Saddiq Bey's new bench role can be and whether Killian Hayes' recent surge is for real or a fade. Then the guys play "The Future Game," taking a walk on the hypothetical side.

Is this new and improved Killian Hayes here to stay? Nov 29, 2022

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After going through their Thanksgiving "supper" dos and don'ts, Bryce and Omari pick through the good and the bad from the recent road trip. Then, the guys dig deeper into Killian Hayes, who is playing unarguably his best basketball of his Pistons career. After going through some other guys on the roster, we get a game of "Wheel of Stats."

Without Cade Cunningham, is there any chance for team to stay afloat? Nov 22, 2022

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This week, the guys dig deep on Cade Cunningham's injury and what it means for the rest of this season. Does this means expectations for the 2022-23 season should change? Plus, Bryce and Omari debate the merits of starting Marvin Bagley III or Jalen Duren, and then play a game of "Sheed or Sham."

New-look starting lineup should help; what Bryce learned in trip to Detroit Nov 15, 2022

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This week, Omari and Bryce break down the aftermath from Raptors game, including the Isaiah Stewart injury and the new starting lineup. Then the guys recap Bryce's weekend trip to Detroit and the sights and sounds from his view at Little Caesars Arena.

A much-needed win; what can be done about Killian Hayes? Nov 08, 2022

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This week, the guys break down what they saw from Monday night's win over the Thunder, just the third in the first 11 games of the season. Bryce and Omari also dig deeper into the Dwane Casey tenure and try to figure out if there's a way to get more out of Killian Hayes.

Cade Cunningham on fire; young core impresses vs. Warriors, Bucks Nov 01, 2022

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This week, the guys break down what should be termed a productive stretch of games that included a win over the defending champion Warriors. Bryce and Omari dig deeper into Cade Cunningham's recent surge, Isaiah Stewart's growth on offense and Bojan Bogdanovic's contract extension.

Cade Cunningham's slow start; encouraged by rookies at season's start Oct 25, 2022

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This week, Bryce and Omari dig in on Cade Cunningham's start and then explore why Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren have had such solid starts to their NBA careers. The guys also examine why the defense has struggled so much and Isaiah Stewart's progress as an outside threat.

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