This week, the guys first take one more look at their personal NBA draft board. Then, the guys talk through the viability of a few possible trade scenarios for the Detroit Pistons. Does it even make sense to go after the big names available this summer?

This week, the guys first take one more look at their personal NBA draft board. Then, the guys talk through the viability of a few possible trade scenarios for the Detroit Pistons. Does it even make sense to go after the big names available this summer?

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;

Hypothetical trade scenarios for summer; why falling in NBA draft won't be awful

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. 

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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.&nbsp;
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 2026-27 season preview with Shawn Windsor

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!

Omari Sankofa II brings back his dad for another father-son summer special. The Sankofas grade out the Detroit Pistons&rsquo; offseason and later play a mock-draft with the chat.
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 offseason special: Sankofa & Son 2

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!

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 &ldquo;Sheed or Sham?&rdquo; Later, Omari and Bryce take their own turns hosting trivia challenges.
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>

Hypothetical trade scenarios for summer; why falling in NBA draft won't be awful

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