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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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Bryce and Omari hold their annual season predictions episode. The guys talk Cade Cunningham’s upcoming season, what John Collins brings to the team, the expectations they have for Ebuka Okorie and more. Follow Omari on X: @omarisankofa Read the latest from Omari on freep.com/sports/pistons Follow Bryce on X: @MotorCityHoops Read the latest from Bryce on Substack Pick up "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!
Detroit Free Press sports columnist Shawn Windsor joins Bryce and Omari this week. The trio break down the latest on Jalen Duren's contract situation and then break down where the Pistons stack up in the Eastern Conference. Follow Omari on X: @omarisankofa Read the latest from Omari on freep.com/sports/pistons Follow Bryce on X: @MotorCityHoops Read the latest from Bryce on Substack Pick up "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!
Omari Sankofa II brings back his dad for another father-son summer special. The Sankofas grade out the Detroit Pistons’ offseason and later play a mock-draft with the chat. Follow Omari on X: @omarisankofa Read the latest from Omari on freep.com/sports/pistons Follow Bryce on X: @MotorCityHoops Read the latest from Bryce on Substack Pick up "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!
Bryce, Omari, and producer Wes Davenport interrupt your regularly scheduled Pistons Pulse episode with a trio of Detroit Pistons themed trivia rounds to break through the offseason blues. Wes leads off by hosting another true or false edition of “Sheed or Sham?” Later, Omari and Bryce take their own turns hosting trivia challenges. Follow Omari on X: @omarisankofa Read the latest from Omari on freep.com/sports/pistons Follow Bryce on X: @MotorCityHoops Read the latest from Bryce on Substack Pick up "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!
Omari and Bryce were joined by The Athletic NBA Daily hosts Esfandiar Baraheni and Dave DuFour to discuss the offseason as a whole. Follow Omari on X: @omarisankofa Read the latest from Omari on freep.com/sports/pistons Follow Bryce on X: @MotorCityHoops Read the latest from Bryce on Substack Pick up "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!
It’s an offseason mailbag episode this week for Bryce and Omari. What does offensive growth look like for Ausar Thompson? What’s Ron Holland’s role on the roster? The guys answer these listener questions and more. Follow Omari on X: @omarisankofa Read the latest from Omari on freep.com/sports/pistons Follow Bryce on X: @MotorCityHoops Read the latest from Bryce on Substack Pick up "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!
Producer note: This podcast was recorded 7-21-26 Friend of the pod Laz Jackson joins Bryce and Omari this week to break down the rest of what they saw from the Detroit Pistons in NBA Summer League. The guys get Laz’s evaluation of Okrie, discuss Cade playing on-ball vs off-ball, and Laz grades the Pistons' offseason as a whole so far. Follow Omari on X: @omarisankofa Read the latest from Omari on freep.com/sports/pistons Follow Bryce on X: @MotorCityHoops Read the latest from Bryce on Substack Pick up "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!
Producer note: This podcast was recorded 7-15-26 Bryce and Omari break down what stood out to them in games 2 and 3 of NBA Summer League. The guys focus in on Chaz Lanier and Ebuka Okorie. Later in the show, the guys cover the state of the Detroit Pistons roster. Follow Omari on X: @omarisankofa Read the latest from Omari on freep.com/sports/pistons Follow Bryce on X: @MotorCityHoops Read the latest from Bryce on Substack Pick up "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!
In their annual NBA Summer League show, Bryce and Omari recorded live from Las Vegas to break down what stood out from No. 17 overall pick Ebuka Okorie, Chaz Lanier, more. Bryce and Omari break down the Pistons’ acquisitions of Isaiah Joe and John Collins. The guy also continue to analyze the situation surrounding Jalen Duren’s contract. Follow Omari on X: @omarisankofa Read the latest from Omari on freep.com/sports/pistons Follow Bryce on X: @MotorCityHoops Read the latest from Bryce on Substack Pick up "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!
Producer note: This podcast was recorded on 7-1-26 Bryce and Omari break down the Pistons’ acquisitions of Isaiah Joe and John Collins. The guy also continue to analyze the situation surrounding Jalen Duren’s contract. Follow Omari on X: @omarisankofa Read the latest from Omari on freep.com/sports/pistons Follow Bryce on X: @MotorCityHoops Read the latest from Bryce on Substack Pick up "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!
Bryce and Omari break down the Piston’s No. 21 overall pick Ebuka Okorie. Can Okorie play next to Cade Cunningham? The guys discuss where the 19 year-old Stanford guard needs to develop, analyze his jump shot and more. Follow Omari on X: @omarisankofa Read the latest from Omari on freep.com/sports/pistons Follow Bryce on X: @MotorCityHoops Read the latest from Bryce on Substack Pick up "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!
With rumors and speculation heating up right before the NBA Draft, Bryce and Omari explore what a potential move for Tyler Herro would look like for the Detroit Pistons. The guys also break down what it could mean for the team if they trade players like Ron Holland, Duncan Robinson and Isaiah Stewart. Follow Omari on X: @omarisankofa Read the latest from Omari on freep.com/sports/pistons Follow Bryce on X: @MotorCityHoops Read the latest from Bryce on Substack Pick up "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!
Bryce and Omari welcome to the show Corey Tulaba and Maxwell Baumbach of No Ceilings NBA to explore how the 2026 NBA draft could play out. The guys continue the Yaxel Lendeborg conversation and what could be waiting for the Detroit Pistons at the end of the draft. Follow Omari on X: @omarisankofa Read the latest from Omari on freep.com/sports/pistons Follow Bryce on X: @MotorCityHoops Read the latest from Bryce on Substack Pick up "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!
Detroit Free Press sports columnist Shawn Windsor joins Bryce and Omari this week to review listener ideas on what moves the Detroit Pistons could make this offseason. After a quick review of the NBA finals so far, the guys get right to listener suggestions including what it would take for the Pistons to go after Yaxel Lendeborg in this year’s NBA Draft. Follow Omari on X: @omarisankofa Read the latest from Omari on freep.com/sports/pistons Follow Bryce on X: @MotorCityHoops Read the latest from Bryce on Substack Pick up "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!
With Omari away handling Freep business, Bryce brings back NBA cap expert and friend of the pod Keith Smith to break down the paths the Pistons may take this offseason. Bryce gets Keiths analysis on Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson’s possible contracts and how the team can continue to add the roster. Bryce and Keith also preview the NBA draft. Follow Omari on X: @omarisankofa Read the latest from Omari on freep.com/sports/pistons Follow Bryce on X: @MotorCityHoops Read the latest from Bryce on Substack Pick up "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!
Bryce and Omari break down the key takeaways from Trajan Langdon’s end of season press conference and game out what’s next for the Pistons if they keep Ausar Thompson and Jalen Duren. Follow Omari on X: @omarisankofa Read the latest from Omari on freep.com/sports/pistons Follow Bryce on X: @MotorCityHoops Read the latest from Bryce on Substack Pick up "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!
Producer note: This podcast was recorded 5-18-26 Bryce and Omari look at what went wrong for the Detroit Pistons in their Game 7 matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers and look at the big picture by reviewing the team’s unexpected 2025-26 season. Follow Omari on X: @omarisankofa Read the latest from Omari on freep.com/sports/pistons Follow Bryce on X: @MotorCityHoops Read the latest from Bryce on Substack Pick up "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!
Bryce and Omari are joined by Free Press Sports columnist Shawn Windsor to break down what went wrong for the Pistons in their last two playoff matchups against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The trio discuss Jalen Duren’s slump and Ausar Thompson’s struggles in Game 4. They also preview what fans may see in Game 5. Follow Omari on X: @omarisankofa Read the latest from Omari on freep.com/sports/pistons Follow Bryce on X: @MotorCityHoops Read the latest from Bryce on Substack Pick up "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!
Bryce and Omari shares their reactions and analysis on the 2-0 lead the Detroit Pistons have gained against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The guys discuss Cade’s star level of play and break down the significant impacts of Tobias Harris and Ausar Thompson. They also talk what lessons the team learned from their previous brink of elimination series and what fans may see in Game 3 and 4. Follow Omari on X: @omarisankofa Read the latest from Omari on freep.com/sports/pistons Follow Bryce on X: @MotorCityHoops Read the latest from Bryce on Substack Pick up "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!
Bryce and Omari cover the Detroit Pistons’ historic 3-1 series comeback victory over the Orland Magic. Later, the guys take a look at what’s changed for the Cleveland Cavaliers and how the Pistons’ could contend against them in their Eastern Conference semifinals matchup. Follow Omari on X: @omarisankofa Read the latest from Omari on freep.com/sports/pistons Follow Bryce on X: @MotorCityHoops Read the latest from Bryce on Substack Pick up "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!
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