For the second year in a row, the Detroit Pistons have fallen to the No. 5 spot in the NBA draft lottery. Bryce and Omari game out what available options best suit the team at this point in the draft. The guys break down which players may fall in the draft, who the team should pursue and if the Pistons should consider trading the pick. 

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For the second year in a row, the Detroit Pistons have fallen to the No. 5 spot in the NBA draft lottery. Bryce and Omari game out what available options best suit the team at this point in the draft. The guys break down which players may fall in the draft, who the team should pursue and if the Pistons should consider trading the pick. 
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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;

How Detroit Pistons can make the most of their No. 5 draft pick

Producer note: This podcast was recorded the morning of 2-8-26 before news broke of Daniss Jenkins signing a two-year standard contract with the Detroit Pistons.

After a brief conversation on Super Bowl LX, the guys recap the Detroit Pistons’ 118-80 win over the New York Knicks and highlight Ausar Thompson’s impressive developments guarding against Jalen Brunson. Later in the pod, Bryce and Omari discuss Daniss Jenkins' contract situation and share additional thoughts on the Jaden Ivey - Kevin Huerter trade.

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Producer note: This podcast was recorded the morning of 2-8-26 before news broke of <a href="https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2026/02/08/daniss-jenkins-contract-detroit-pistons-news/88492860007/">Daniss Jenkins signing a two-year standard contract with the Detroit Pistons.</a>
After a brief conversation on Super Bowl LX, the guys recap the Detroit Pistons&rsquo; 118-80 win over the New York Knicks and highlight Ausar Thompson&rsquo;s impressive developments guarding against Jalen Brunson. Later in the pod, Bryce and Omari discuss Daniss Jenkins' contract situation and share additional thoughts on the Jaden Ivey - Kevin Huerter trade.
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Breaking down Deteoit Pistons’ dominant win over New York Knicks

Bryce and Omari break down what to know about the Detroit Pistons trade that sends Jaden Ivey to the Chicago Bulls.

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Bryce and Omari break down what to know about the Detroit Pistons trade that sends Jaden Ivey to the Chicago Bulls.
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Reaction and analysis: Detroit Pistons trade Jaden Ivey

Free Press Pistons writer Omari Sankofa II breaks down the Detroit Pistons' trade of Jaden Ivey to the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday, Feb. 3.

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Free Press Pistons writer Omari Sankofa II breaks down the Detroit Pistons' trade of Jaden Ivey to the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday, Feb. 3.
Follow Omari on X/Twitter:&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/omarisankofa?s=21&amp;t=20HHeZN1gMTeWITXupRXHQ">@omarisankofa</a>
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Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/motorcityhoops?s=21&amp;t=yxQgk9lyhbEirCCqBpuSKA">@MotorCityHoops</a>
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How Detroit Pistons can make the most of their No. 5 draft pick

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