The Pistons Pulse

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The Athletic’s Fred Katz shares national perspective on Detroit Pistons’ impressiveness Apr 08, 2026

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Bryce and Omari are joined this week by Fred Katz, senior NBA writer for The Athletic. The trio talk potential Pistons post-season awards, the 65-game rule, and post-season matchups.

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Who's in front of Cade Cunningham in MVP race, the 65-game rule and Jaden Ivey's release Apr 02, 2026

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Bryce and Omari are joined by Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic to discuss a newsy week in the NBA, starting with the release of former Piston Jaden Ivey after controversial comments he made online. Later, the guys discuss Cade Cunningham's NBA MVP case, the 65-game awards rule potentially snubbing his chances, the impact Daniss Jenkins has made and more.

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Will Detroit Pistons hold on to 1-seed in East without Cade Cunningham? Mar 25, 2026

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Bryce and Omari break down Cade Cunningham’s injury and how is absence is influencing the conversation around the 65-game rule for NBA awards. Later, the guys talk Daniss Jenkins’ career game against the Los Angeles Lakers and what his future role with the team could look like.

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Detroit Pistons’ defense is key to bouncing back Mar 18, 2026

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Producer note: This podcast was recorded the afternoon of 3-17-26.

Bryce and Omari welcome back Free Press Sports columnist and friend of the show Shawn Windsor to help deconstruct the defensive needs of the Detroit Pistons. The guys talk which players to watch in March Madness for the Pistons, react to the the Pistons’ disappointing March so far, what the team needs to get back on track, confidence levels heading into the playoffs and J.B. Bickerstaff's rotations.

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Is Detroit Pistons' losing streak a rough patch or something more concerning? Mar 10, 2026

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In this week's episode, Omari Sankofa II and Bryce Simon break down the many issues affecting the Pistons during their four-game skid.

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Detroit Pistons’ Jalen Duren continues to impress Mar 03, 2026

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After a quick shout out to the latest addition to the Davenport family (Congrats Wes and Jill!), Bryce and Omari recap the Pistons' wins over the Oklahoma City Thunder, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Orlando Magic. Later, the guys focus in on the growing offensive prowess of Jalen Duren, break down Cade’s ranking in the MVP conversation, and analyze the spark Ausar Thompson provides to the team. The guys also answer listener questions, including if the Pistons are being overlooked in the national NBA conversation.

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Do Detroit Pistons need to lean more into their defensive identity? Feb 26, 2026

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Bryce, Omari, and friend of the pod Laz Jackson break down the Pistons’ loss to the the San Antonio Spurs. Was this loss a wake-up call for the team or are the Victor Wembanyama led Spurs uniquely built to slow the Pistons down? The guys also debate Ausar Thompson’s usage in the game and where coach J.B. Bickerstaff may need to make changes. The guys also look ahead to the rest of the regular season and talk potential matchups in the NBA playoffs.

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Just how tough of a stretch is ahead for Detroit Pistons? Feb 19, 2026

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After welcoming the newest member to the Simon family, Bryce and Omari recap NBA All-Star Weekend and share thoughts on the new format. Later, the guys dive deep into the final run of games the Pistons will play and offer what we can learn about the team as they head towards the end of the regular season.

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Breaking down Deteoit Pistons’ dominant win over New York Knicks Feb 09, 2026

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Producer note: This podcast was recorded the morning of 2-8-26 before news broke of Daniss Jenkins signing a two-year standard contract with the Detroit Pistons.

After a brief conversation on Super Bowl LX, the guys recap the Detroit Pistons’ 118-80 win over the New York Knicks and highlight Ausar Thompson’s impressive developments guarding against Jalen Brunson. Later in the pod, Bryce and Omari discuss Daniss Jenkins' contract situation and share additional thoughts on the Jaden Ivey - Kevin Huerter trade.

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Reaction and analysis: Detroit Pistons trade Jaden Ivey Feb 04, 2026

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Bryce and Omari break down what to know about the Detroit Pistons trade that sends Jaden Ivey to the Chicago Bulls.

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