Bryce and Omari continue the conversation on the 12-man rotation with the unsung heroes of the roster still stepping up in key moments for the team. The guys also break down the recent win against the Miami Heat and the losses to the Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic. They also evaluate Cade’s elevated level of play and Daniss Jenkin’s contributions.

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Bryce and Omari continue the conversation on the 12-man rotation with the unsung heroes of the roster still stepping up in key moments for the team. The guys also break down the recent win against the Miami Heat and the losses to the Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic. They also evaluate Cade&rsquo;s elevated level of play and Daniss Jenkin&rsquo;s contributions.
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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;

What’s the ideal rotation for Detroit Pistons?

Bryce and Omari welcome Senior NBA writer for ESPN and co-host of “Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective” Tim Bontemps to the show this week. The guys get Tim’s perspective on the Pistons’ unexpected hot start and J.B. Bickerstaff's influence in leading the team. The trio also dive into an in-depth discussion on what questions and moves the front office will need to consider in cultivating long-term success.

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Bryce and Omari welcome Senior NBA writer for ESPN and co-host of &ldquo;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brian-windhorst-the-hoop-collective/id293376147">Brian Windhorst &amp; The Hoop Collective</a>&rdquo; Tim Bontemps to the show this week. The guys get Tim&rsquo;s perspective on the Pistons&rsquo; unexpected hot start and J.B. Bickerstaff's influence in leading the team. The trio also dive into an in-depth discussion on what questions and moves the front office will need to consider in cultivating long-term success.
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Evaluating Detroit Pistons with ESPN’s Tim Bontemps

Producer note: This podcast was recorded 11-16-25

With key starters for the Detroit Pistons still unavailable due to injuries, Bryce and Omari break down the positive impact the team’s backup players have been making on the court. The guys highlight the contributions from Daniss Jenkins, Duncan Robinson and more.

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Producer note: This podcast was recorded 11-16-25
With key starters for the Detroit Pistons still unavailable due to injuries, Bryce and Omari break down the positive impact the team&rsquo;s backup players have been making on the court. The guys highlight the contributions from Daniss Jenkins, Duncan Robinson and more.
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>
Read the latest from Bryce on <a href="https://motorcityhoops.substack.com/">substack</a>
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Detroit Pistons non-starters showing depth of new team culture

Bryce and Omari break down the Detroit Pistons’ win streak and what’s clicking for the team despite notable absences. The guys talk the unsung heroes of the roster’s recent play and if the team is good enough to go “all in.” Omari and Bryce examine what trends from this hot start can last a full season, Daniss Jenkins’ impact on the court, and how to move the roster forward.

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Bryce and Omari break down the Detroit Pistons&rsquo; win streak and what&rsquo;s clicking for the team despite notable absences. The guys talk the unsung heroes of the roster&rsquo;s recent play and if the team is good enough to go &ldquo;all in.&rdquo; Omari and Bryce examine what trends from this hot start can last a full season, Daniss Jenkins&rsquo; impact on the court, and how to move the roster forward.
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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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