The Pistons Pulse
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.
Episodes
Bryce and Omari welcome Pistons Jack (@pistons_jack) to the pod this week. The trio open the show by detailing the dynamism of the Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey duo. Will the pair be able to take the next necessary step in their play this year and how does the duo rank compared to the rest of the NBA Easter Conference? Bryce, Omari and Jack shares their insights along with takeaway predictions for the end of the ’25 season. ...
The boys are back in town and the band is back together with Omari returning from his vacation! As “The Pistons Pulse” team await the arrival of the 2025 season, Bryce and Omari evaluate the Pistons roster and make their predictions for how the team will fare this year. Can Ausar cement his status as an elite defender? Will Cade prove himself as a perennial all-star? What impact will veterans make on the team? The guys ...
With Omari still away on vacation, Bryce brings in podcast hosts Andrew Schlecht and Alex Spears of The Athletic’s “Slam n’ Jam" podcast. The trio break down the NBA’s Western Conference and game out where the Detroit Pistons may stack up in the overall mix. Later, Bryce plays game show host and attempts to get revenge for his past “Slam n’ Jam” trivia performances by pitting Andrew and Ale...
With Omari away on a much deserved vacation, Bryce brings on his former coach at American University, Jeff Jones. Coach Jones dives into how the collegiate basketball landscape has shifted since his playing years, team chemistry, and what it was like playing against a freshman Michael Jordan.
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Bryce and Omari Sankofa II (O2) welcome on to the pod Omari’s dad, the original Omari Sankofa (O1). The guys get the fan perspective from Mr. Sankofa on topics like why the team should run its roster back and Jaden Ivey's x-factor. The trio also field listener questions, including how O2 started his journalism career. Later in the show, producer Wes pits father against son and co-host against co-host in another round of...
After an offseason of moves and adjustments, Bryce and Omari break down the Eastern Conference landscape and analyze where the Pistons fit among their competitors. After their playoff appearance last season, is the team well-positioned to move up in the conference?
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Bryce and Omari break down how players like Chaz Lanier, Bobi Klintman, and Ron Holland fared in the 2025 NBA Summer League.
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Bryce and Omari are out in Vegas to cover the start of NBA Summer League. The guys break down who they saw and what impressed them in game 1.
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Bryce and Omari are Las Vegas bound this week. Before the guys took off, they broke down the latest off-season developments for the Pistons including, Chaz Lanier’s press conference and how the team’s salary cap situation has shifted. Later, the guys talk what they expect to see from players like Ron Holland in the 2025 NBA Summer League.
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Bryce and Omari dive into what fans should know about Caris LaVert, Duncan Robinson, and Chaz Lanier. Later, the guys bring back friend of the pod Keith Smith to help explain where things stand with the salary cap for the Detroit Pistons.
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Bryce and Omari are joined by draft experts Stephen Gillaspi and Maxwell Baumbach from No Ceilings NBA for a live mock draft of picks 26 through 40 of this year's draft. The guys explore the potential options for the Pistons' pick at 37 and offer trade-up scenarios, including which surprise team may attempt to move back.
You can watch picks 1-25 and the rest of the mock draft on YouTube here.
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Bryce and Omari welcome back to the pod NBA writer for The Athletic and host of "Game Theory Podcast" Sam Vecenie. After covering general thoughts on the Pistons' recent season, the guys dive into Sam's expertise on the upcoming draft, including which player might be worth trading up for and what that move could cost.
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Bryce and Omari welcome back friend of the pod Laz Jackson to discuss the offseason for the Detroit Pistons. After the break, the trio discuss the potential players/archetypes the team could pursue in the upcoming NBA Draft.
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After a brief moment discussing the change in coaching for the New York Knicks, Bryce and Omari continue to explore the numerous roster decisions available for the Detroit Pistons this offseason.
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Bryce and Omari welcome back friend of the pod Keith Smith for his expertise on the NBA salary cap and free agency. The trio cover the numerous pressing options President of Basketball Operations Trajan Langdon and the front office will have to make this off-season regarding the roster. Keith walks the guys through what moves are available to the team if they stay under the salary cap and if they go over. The guys also cover one of...
In a retrospective-focused podcast, Bryce and Omari summarize the largest takeaways from the Pistons’ playoff run and what the future looks like for the young team. The guys cover what’s the next step for Cade Cunningham, rookie Ron Holland’s development this season, and what kind of an impact Jaden Ivey could have made in the playoff series against the New York Knicks. Later, the guys talk listener highlights of ...
Bryce and Omari present a bottom to top Detroit Pistons roster deconstruction based on this past season.
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Bryce and Omari welcome back to the show Freep sports columnist Shawn Windsor to help recap the Pistons’ historic season and break down the notable comments made by President of Basketball Operations Trajan Langdon in his end-of-year news conference.
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With Omari busy due to his Freep reporting duties, Bryce recorded solo to recap, offer his analysis and answer listener questions live on the game 6 loss.
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After the tough game 4 loss, the Detroit Pistons bounced back in game 5 to take the series back to Detroit. The guys break down the game including, the differences made by Ausar Thompson and Cade Cunningham’s effectiveness.
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