Bryce and Omari hold their annual season predictions episode. The guys talk Cade Cunningham’s upcoming season, what John Collins brings to the team, the expectations they have for Ebuka Okorie and more.

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Bryce and Omari hold their annual season predictions episode. The guys talk Cade Cunningham&rsquo;s upcoming season, what John Collins brings to the team, the expectations they have for Ebuka Okorie and more.
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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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;

Stat predictions for 2026-27 Detroit Pistons

Producer note: This podcast was recorded the evening of 10-6-26

Bryce and Omari break down what you need to know from the Pistons’ preseason-opening win over the Phoenix Suns. The guys talk Ausar's preseason performance, Ebuka Okorie’s impact in the 4th quarter, the unique structure of Jalen Duren’s contract and more.

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Read the latest from Omari on freep.com/sports/pistons

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Producer note: This podcast was recorded the evening of 10-6-26
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Bryce and Omari break down what you need to know from the Pistons&rsquo; preseason-opening&nbsp;<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2026/10/05/detroit-pistons-preserason-game-score-recap-phoenix-suns-ausar-thompson-jalen-duren/92113060007/">win over the Phoenix Suns</a>. The guys talk Ausar's preseason performance, Ebuka Okorie&rsquo;s impact in the 4th quarter, the unique structure of Jalen Duren&rsquo;s contract and more.
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Is Ausar Thompson poised to take the next step on offense for Detroit Pistons?

On Thursday, Oct. 1, Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons agreed to a five-year, $200 million contract. Bryce and Omari break down the deal and what this means for the team moving forward.

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On Thursday, Oct. 1, Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons agreed to a five-year, $200 million contract. Bryce and Omari break down the deal and what this means for the team moving forward.
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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What to know about Jalen Duren's new contract with Detroit Pistons

Bryce and Omari welcome back ESPN NBA Senior Writer Vincent Goodwill. The trio talk the latest twist in Jalen Duren's contract negotiation, how things have changed for the Pistons with their recent success, Ausar Thompson’s contract and more.

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Bryce and Omari welcome back ESPN NBA Senior Writer Vincent Goodwill. The trio talk the latest twist in Jalen Duren's contract negotiation, how things have changed for the Pistons with their recent success, Ausar Thompson&rsquo;s contract and more.
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>

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