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The Pistons Pulse

The Pistons Pulse

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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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Episodes
  • Should Detroit Pistons’ Jalen Duren be an NBA All-Star?

    Should Detroit Pistons’ Jalen Duren be an NBA All-Star?
    Jan 21 2026

    Following the Pistons’ win over the Boston Celtics, Bryce and Omari recap the victory and dive into how the team has been exceeding expectations this year. Is J.B. Bickerstaff making his case for NBA Coach of the Year? The guys also break down Tobias Harris’ performance against the Celtics, why Duncan Robinson has been so effective, and if Jalen Duren has cemented himself as an NBA All-Star.

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    56 mins
  • NBA cap and free agency expert Keith Smith breaks down trade deadline for Detroit Pistons

    NBA cap and free agency expert Keith Smith breaks down trade deadline for Detroit Pistons
    Jan 12 2026

    Friend of the pod Keith Smith joins Bryce and Omari to help game out what paths the Detroit Pistons could pursue with the upcoming trade deadline. Keith walks the guys through a potential Daniss Jenkins contract, the intricacies of trade exceptions and more.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • James Edwards III joins to preview Detroit Pistons vs. New York Knicks and evaluate NBA Eastern Conference

    James Edwards III joins to preview Detroit Pistons vs. New York Knicks and evaluate NBA Eastern Conference
    Jan 5 2026

    Producer note: This podcast was recorded 1/4/26

    Bryce and Omari welcome back senior writer for The Athletic and friend of the pod James Edwards III. The trio explore the potential rivalry between the Detroit Pistons and New York Knicks. They also break down where the two franchises rank in the Eastern conference.

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    1 hr
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