This week, Bryce and Omari talk Cade's expected return and Jaden Ivey's increased role in Cade's absence. The guys also review how an Ivey/Cade combo stacks up and the impact recently traded players Mike Muscala and Danilo Gallinari are having on the court. "The Pistons Pulse" duo close out the show by answering listener questions. 

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This week, Bryce and Omari talk Cade's expected return and Jaden Ivey's increased role in Cade's absence. The guys also review how an Ivey/Cade combo stacks up and the impact recently traded players Mike Muscala and Danilo Gallinari are having on the court. "The Pistons Pulse" duo close out the show by answering listener questions. 
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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. 

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&rsquo;s in-depth on-court analysis as a former D1 player and current high school coach of 12 years.&nbsp;

The Pistons Pulse is a weekly podcast about the Detroit Pistons, hosted by Bryce Simon of Motor City Hoops and Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press.

The Pistons Pulse

Hosted by Omari Sankofa of the Detroit Free Press and Bryce Simon of Motor City Hoops. The Pistons Pulse can be found 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. The Pistons Pulse is your go to 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. The Pistons Pulse can be found 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&rsquo;s in-depth on-court analysis as a former D1 player and current high school coach of 12 years. The Pistons Pulse is your go to Pistons podcast for&nbsp;all&nbsp;the best news, analysis,&nbsp;insights&nbsp;and opinions on the team.&nbsp;

Focusing in on Detroit Pistons' Jaden Ivey and how he pairs with Cade; plus listener mailbag

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.

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Bryce and Omari break down the key takeaways from Trajan Langdon&rsquo;s end of season press conference and game out what&rsquo;s next for the Pistons if they keep Ausar Thompson and Jalen Duren.
Follow Omari on X:&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/omarisankofa?s=21&amp;t=20HHeZN1gMTeWITXupRXHQ">@omarisankofa</a>
Read the latest from Omari on <a href="https://www.freep.com/sports/pistons/">freep.com/sports/pistons</a>
Follow Bryce on X: <a href="https://twitter.com/motorcityhoops?s=21&amp;t=yxQgk9lyhbEirCCqBpuSKA">@MotorCityHoops</a>
Read the latest from Bryce on <a href="https://motorcityhoops.substack.com/">Substack</a>
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Detroit Pistons Offseason Preview: Trajan Langdon’s press conference and what’s next for Ausar Thompson and Jalen Duren

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.

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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&rsquo;s unexpected 2025-26 season.
Follow Omari on X:&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/omarisankofa?s=21&amp;t=20HHeZN1gMTeWITXupRXHQ">@omarisankofa</a>
Read the latest from Omari on <a href="https://www.freep.com/sports/pistons/">freep.com/sports/pistons</a>
Follow Bryce on X: <a href="https://twitter.com/motorcityhoops?s=21&amp;t=yxQgk9lyhbEirCCqBpuSKA">@MotorCityHoops</a>
Read the latest from Bryce on <a href="https://motorcityhoops.substack.com/">Substack</a>
Pick up&nbsp; "The Pistons Pulse" <a href="https://usatodaystore.com/local-journalism/detroit-free-press/pistons-pulse/">merch here!</a>

Detroit Pistons' surprising season comes to end in blowout Game 7 loss

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.

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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&rsquo;s slump and Ausar Thompson&rsquo;s struggles in Game 4. They also preview what fans may see in Game 5.
Follow Omari on X:&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/omarisankofa?s=21&amp;t=20HHeZN1gMTeWITXupRXHQ">@omarisankofa</a>
Read the latest from Omari on <a href="https://www.freep.com/sports/pistons/">freep.com/sports/pistons</a>
Follow Bryce on X: <a href="https://twitter.com/motorcityhoops?s=21&amp;t=yxQgk9lyhbEirCCqBpuSKA">@MotorCityHoops</a>
Read the latest from Bryce on <a href="https://motorcityhoops.substack.com/">Substack</a>
Pick up&nbsp; "The Pistons Pulse" <a href="https://usatodaystore.com/local-journalism/detroit-free-press/pistons-pulse/">merch here!</a>

Focusing in on Detroit Pistons' Jaden Ivey and how he pairs with Cade; plus listener mailbag

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