With Omari away this week, Bryce recruits NBA cap expert and friend of the pod Keith Smith to help us continue our look at the upcoming season. Keith walks us though what he wants to see from rookie Ausar Thompson, the competitive nature of this year's Detroit Pistons roster and more! 

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With Omari away this week, Bryce recruits NBA cap expert and friend of the pod Keith Smith to help us continue our look at the upcoming season. Keith walks us though what he wants to see from rookie Ausar Thompson, the competitive nature of this year's Detroit Pistons roster and more! 
Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/motorcityhoops?s=21&amp;t=yxQgk9lyhbEirCCqBpuSKA">@MotorCityHoops</a>
Follow Omari on X/Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/omarisankofa?s=21&amp;t=20HHeZN1gMTeWITXupRXHQ">@omarisankofa</a>
Read Omari's <a href="https://www.freep.com/staff/2954035001/omari-sankofa-ii/">most recent work here!</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;

What to expect this upcoming season with cap expert Keith Smith

With a looming holiday break approaching, Bryce and Omari revisit an assortment of projections they made before the Pistons kicked off the 2025-2026 season. Later in the pod, producer Wes joins to pit the guys against each other in another true or false edition of “Sheed or Sham”?

Follow Omari on X/Twitter: @omarisankofa

Read the latest from Omari on freep.com

Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: @MotorCityHoops

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Pick up  "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

With a looming holiday break approaching, Bryce and Omari revisit an assortment of projections they made before the Pistons kicked off the 2025-2026 season. Later in the pod, producer Wes joins to pit the guys against each other in another true or false edition of &ldquo;Sheed or Sham&rdquo;?
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>

What did we get right and wrong in our preseason predictions for Detroit Pistons?

Omari and a diminished speaking-voice Bryce recap the Pistons’ big win against the Boston Celtics. The guys also hone in on Caris Lavert establishing his groove, Jaden Ivey’s performance since returning from injury, Cade’s MVP case, and Ausar Thompson’s recent struggles on offense.

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!

Omari and a diminished speaking-voice Bryce recap the Pistons&rsquo; big win against the Boston Celtics. The guys also hone in on Caris Lavert establishing his groove, Jaden Ivey&rsquo;s performance since returning from injury, Cade&rsquo;s MVP case, and Ausar Thompson&rsquo;s recent struggles on offense.
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>

How legit are 21-5 Detroit Pistons? 

With a lull in the Pistons’ schedule this week, Bryce and Omari welcome back friend of the pod Laz Jackson to offer insights into how the 2025 roster is performing at this point in the season. After covering the chatter around a potential trade for Anthony Davis, the guys dive deep into roster analysis, including Laz’s perspective on Jalen Duren and the hometown love for Ron Holland.

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!

 

With a lull in the Pistons&rsquo; schedule this week, Bryce and Omari welcome back friend of the pod Laz Jackson to offer insights into how the 2025 roster is performing at this point in the season. After covering the chatter around a potential trade for Anthony Davis, the guys dive deep into roster analysis, including Laz&rsquo;s perspective on Jalen Duren and the hometown love for Ron Holland.
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>
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What to expect this upcoming season with cap expert Keith Smith

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