Producer note: This podcast was recorded 1/4/26

Bryce and Omari welcome back senior writer for The Athletic and friend of the pod James Edwards III. The trio explore the potential rivalry between the Detroit Pistons and New York Knicks. They also break down where the two franchises rank in the Eastern conference.  

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Producer note: This podcast was recorded 1/4/26 Bryce and Omari welcome back senior writer for The Athletic and friend of the pod James Edwards III. The trio explore the potential rivalry between the Detroit Pistons and New York Knicks. They also break down where the two franchises rank in the Eastern conference.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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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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;

James Edwards III joins to preview Detroit Pistons vs. New York Knicks and evaluate NBA Eastern Conference

Bryce and Omari are joined this week by Fred Katz, senior NBA writer for The Athletic. The trio talk potential Pistons post-season awards, the 65-game rule, and post-season matchups.

Follow Omari on X/Twitter: @omarisankofa

Read the latest from Omari on freep.com

Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops

Read the latest from Bryce on substack

Pick up  "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

Bryce and Omari are joined this week by Fred Katz, senior NBA writer for The Athletic. The trio talk potential Pistons post-season awards, the 65-game rule, and post-season matchups.
Follow Omari on X/Twitter:&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/staff/2954035001/omari-sankofa-ii/">freep.com</a>
Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: <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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The Athletic’s Fred Katz shares national perspective on Detroit Pistons’ impressiveness

Bryce and Omari are joined by Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic to discuss a newsy week in the NBA, starting with the release of former Piston Jaden Ivey after controversial comments he made online. Later, the guys discuss Cade Cunningham's NBA MVP case, the 65-game awards rule potentially snubbing his chances, the impact Daniss Jenkins has made and more.

Follow Omari on X/Twitter: @omarisankofa

Read the latest from Omari on freep.com

Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops

Read the latest from Bryce on substack

Pick up  "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

Bryce and Omari are joined by Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic to discuss a newsy week in the NBA, starting with the release of former Piston Jaden Ivey after controversial comments he made online. Later, the guys discuss Cade Cunningham's NBA MVP case, the 65-game awards rule potentially snubbing his chances, the impact Daniss Jenkins has made and more.
Follow Omari on X/Twitter:&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/staff/2954035001/omari-sankofa-ii/">freep.com</a>
Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: <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>

Who's in front of Cade Cunningham in MVP race, the 65-game rule and Jaden Ivey's release

Bryce and Omari break down Cade Cunningham’s injury and how is absence is influencing the conversation around the 65-game rule for NBA awards. Later, the guys talk Daniss Jenkins’ career game against the Los Angeles Lakers and what his future role with the team could look like.

Follow Omari on X/Twitter: @omarisankofa

Read the latest from Omari on freep.com

Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops

Read the latest from Bryce on substack

Pick up  "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

Bryce and Omari break down Cade Cunningham&rsquo;s injury and how is absence is influencing the conversation around the 65-game rule for NBA awards. Later, the guys talk Daniss Jenkins&rsquo; career game against the Los Angeles Lakers and what his future role with the team could look like.
Follow Omari on X/Twitter:&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/staff/2954035001/omari-sankofa-ii/">freep.com</a>
Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: <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>

James Edwards III joins to preview Detroit Pistons vs. New York Knicks and evaluate NBA Eastern Conference

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