Tolu Smith had an impressive showing during the Las Vegas Summer League tournament. He averaged nearly a double-double and helped the Detroit Pistons finish with a 3-2 record.



As he prepares to enter his second season as a two-way prospect, Smith joins The Detroit News Basketball Podcast to discuss how he plans to carry that momentum into his sophomore year. 

Tolu Smith had an impressive showing during the Las Vegas Summer League tournament.&nbsp;He averaged nearly a double-double and helped the Detroit Pistons finish with a 3-2 record.
 
As he prepares to enter his second season as a two-way prospect, Smith joins The Detroit News Basketball Podcast to discuss how he plans to carry that momentum into his sophomore year.&nbsp;

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Pistons podcast: Coty Davis talks with two-way prospect Tolu Smith

In this latest episode of The Detroit News' Pistons podcast, beat reporter Coty Davis and Detroit News contributor Tarohn Finley discuss the possibility of trading for two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.



Antetokounmpoa, a 10-time All-Star who led the Milwaukee Bucks to its first NBA championship in 50 years, is reportedly ready for a new home ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline.

In this latest episode of The Detroit News' Pistons podcast, beat reporter Coty Davis and Detroit News contributor Tarohn Finley discuss the possibility of trading for two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.
 
Antetokounmpoa, a 10-time All-Star who led the Milwaukee Bucks to its first NBA championship in 50 years, is reportedly ready for a new home ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline.

The Engine Room: Should Pistons trade for Bucs star Antetokounmpo?

In this edition of The Detroit News' OctoPulse podcast, Ted Kulfan takes a look at the impact of Simon Edvinsson's injury heading into the Olympic break.

The podcast guest is Macomb's Brandon Hawkins who is trying to become the first ECHL player to win three straight league MVPs with the Toledo Walleye.

In this edition of The Detroit News' OctoPulse podcast, Ted Kulfan takes a look at the impact of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2026/01/26/detroit-red-wings-simon-edvinsson-out-until-after-olympic-break/88358239007/">Simon Edvinsson's injury</a>&nbsp;heading into the Olympic break.
The podcast guest is Macomb's Brandon Hawkins who is trying to become the first ECHL player to win three straight league MVPs with the Toledo Walleye.

OctoPulse podcast: Edvinsson injury tests blueline depth

In this edition of The Detroit News' OctoPulse podcast, Ted Kulfan takes a look at the historic week in Wings' history with Sergei Fedorov's jersey retirement ceremony and Patrick Kane's 500th career goal.



The podcast guest is Bloomfield Hills' Nick Bogas, a 17-year-old NTDP defenseman and Michigan State commit who is following in his father's MSU footsteps.

In this edition of The Detroit News' OctoPulse podcast, Ted Kulfan takes a look at the historic week in Wings' history with Sergei Fedorov's jersey retirement ceremony and Patrick Kane's 500th career goal.
 
The podcast guest is <a href="https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state-university/2026/01/15/defenseman-nick-bogas-follows-in-fathers-michigan-state-footsteps/88100460007/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state-university/2026/01/15/defenseman-nick-bogas-follows-in-fathers-michigan-state-footsteps/88100460007/">Bloomfield Hills' Nick Bogas, a 17-year-old NTDP defenseman</a> and Michigan State commit who is following in his father's MSU footsteps.

Pistons podcast: Coty Davis talks with two-way prospect Tolu Smith

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