Apple Podcasts | Spotify • Hosts: Bryce Simon (@MotorCityHoops) and Omari Sankofa II (@omarisankofa) • Producer: Wes Davenport • Editor: Cary Junior. • Executive producers: Anjanette Delgado, Kirkland Crawford • Email: brycesimon3309@gmail.com; osankofa@freepress.com On this episode: This week, the guys, along with Wes Davenport, take the current Pistons roster and draft their own fantasy teams. Find out which guy comes out on top. Then, it’s Omari vs.
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The Pistons Pulse is brought to you by The Detroit Free Press and is co hosted by Bryce Simon of MotorCityHoops and Omari Sankofa II, Detroit Pistons beat writer for The Detroit Free Press. Omari and I are joined for the entire episode this week by the producer of The Pistons Pulse and contributor for
Buddy Boeheim was surrounded by his closest friends and family inside a private room at the 40/40 Club in New York City on the night of the NBA draft in June. It was an emotional night for the former Syracuse star, but he knew it was unlikely that he’d hear his name called. Boeheim was confident that he’d land with a team before the night
There are many ways Pistons coach Dwane Casey could go with his rotation next season, Keith Langlois of Pistons.com writes. In Langlois’ view, Cade Cunningham, Saddiq Bey, Isaiah Stewart and Jaden Ivey are the only rotation locks, with Kelly Olynyk, Marvin Bagley III, Killian Hayes and Alec Burks “good bets” to join them. Beyond that, Casey
We hear from Kerry Carpenter after he gets three hits, including his first major-league homer, and scores three times to help his Tigers end an 8-game skid Monday. #DetroitRoots
Tim Reynolds | Associated Press Merry Christmas, Memphis. The Grizzlies are in line to be part of that holiday’s NBA showcase for the first time. Ja Morant and the Grizzlies will face Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and the rest of the reigning NBA champion Golden State Warriors on Dec. 25 in San Francisco, according to
Carol Cain | Detroit Free Press Business Columnist The last couple of years we have lived through have been tough. Almost everyone comments on how challenging — due to COVID-19 — life has been in one way, shape or form. No one knows what it is like to overcome a challenge better than Rob Murphy, the newly titled assistant
An Eastern Conference executive who spoke to Sean Deveney of Heavy.com believes the Pistons are a team to watch if Draymond Green doesn’t sign an extension with the Warriors before he becomes eligible for unrestricted free agency in 2023. Green was born and raised in Saginaw, Michigan, attended Michigan State, and grew up rooting for
In a roundtable discussion, Howard Beck, Chris Mannix, Robin Lundberg, and Rohan Nadkarni discussed the best, worst, most surprising, and most intriguing moves of the 2022 NBA offseason, agreeing on some issues and sharing opposing views on others. For instance, while Beck and Mannix both view the Rudy Gobert blockbuster as the best roster move
By Tim Reynolds | Associated Press Bill Russell’s No. 6 jersey is being retired across the NBA, a first for the league. The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association announced Thursday that the number worn by the 11-time champion, civil rights activist and person good enough to be enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame
August 10th 2022 at 5:35pm CST by Dana Gauruder Barring a trade or injury, the Pistons will likely have to choose between Saben Lee or Rodney McGruder for their final roster spot, Keith Langlois of Pistons.com writes in his latest mailbag column. Making a trade, perhaps involving one of their big men, would create roster
The Detroit Pistons might see some new faces on the sidelines among the coaching staff, as recent media reports suggest the addition of some former longtime NBA players and the departure of a respected analytics guru for the organization. Rashard Lewis and Keith Bogans, who both had long tenures in the NBA, and were additions
The Pistons Pulse is brought to you by The Detroit Free Press and is co hosted by Bryce Simon of MotorCityHoops and Omari Sankofa II, Detroit Pistons beat writer for The Detroit Free Press. Omari and I are joined by everyone’s favorite Detroit Pistons fan and Pistons content creator, Laz Jackson. Of course, you all
Apple Podcasts | Spotify • Hosts: Bryce Simon (@MotorCityHoops) and Omari Sankofa II (@omarisankofa) • Producer: Wes Davenport • Editor: Cary Junior. • Guest: Lazurus Jackson, Detroit Bad Boys writer. • Executive producers: Anjanette Delgado, Kirkland Crawford • Email: brycesimon3309@gmail.com; osankofa@freepress.com On this episode: This week, the guys welcome in Lazurus Jackson, writer for Detroit Bad Boys, and play “What If,” both good and bad, with a
Kyle Lowry‘s name has surfaced in trade rumors, mainly due to the Heat’s interest in Kevin Durant. In a recent podcast with longtime NBA All-Star Vince Carter, Lowry says he doesn’t feel the need to address trade talk (hat tip to Anthony Chiang and Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald). “I hear it. I don’t
On the eve of the NBA’s annual free agency period, Troy Weaver and the Detroit Pistons front office agreed to terms on a ‘salary dump’ deal with the New York Knicks, acquiring veteran duo Alec Burks and Nerlens Noel, as well as a pair of second-round picks and cash. Taken with the 6th overall selection
Everyone eagerly anticipating the release of the schedule for the 2022/23 season will have to wait a little longer, according to NBA insider Marc Stein (Twitter link). Sources tell Stein that the schedule isn’t expected to be revealed until after next week, which puts the date sometime in mid-August. The league typically releases its schedule
After a dark decade in Detroit sports, there is reason for optimism with just about every team in town. The Pistons have the makings of an exciting team this season, with Jaden Ivey joining Cade Cunningham in one of the NBA’s best up-and-coming backcourts. The Red Wings have reigning NHL Rookie of the Year Mo
The Heat have a standing offer out to veteran big man Udonis Haslem, which means it’s up to the 42-year-old if he wants to return next season, Ira Winderman of the Sun Sentinel confirms in his latest “Ask Ira” mailbag. Haslem has played fewer than 20 games in each of his past six seasons, but
With LeBron James eligible to sign an extension starting Thursday, Kyle Goon of The Orange County Register looks at the factors that will go into James’ decision on whether to extend his commitment to the Lakers. L.A. can sign James to a two-year, $97.1MM extension that would run past his 40th birthday or he can