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The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast

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Welcome to The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast, brought to you by the staff of Detroit Bad Boys. Your hosts Wes Davenport and Blake Silverman break down the latest news and analyze the biggest players leading the Pistons' restoration.

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Searching for New Leadership I The Pindown

April 19, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MB

It’s official. The Pistons wrapped up the worst season in franchise history and have announced that they are in search of new leadership. Wes and Blake breakdown what that search means for the immediate future of this roster, as well as Monty Williams and Troy Weaver. They discuss reasons Jalen Duren is not just another Andre Drummond, if the Pistons should pursue D'Angelo Russell or Pat Williams, and reminisce about Blake Griffin in Detroit. We’ve got you covered for all this and more in t...

The Offseason Shopping List I The Pindown

April 11, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MB

Fresh off a loss to the 76ers, all that stands between these Detroit Pistons and franchise history is an improbably three-game win streak. To make matters worse, Cade Cunningham’s injury has been upgraded from “maintenance” to tendonitis. Blake and Wes turn their attention toward the offseason, breaking down potential free agent targets for the Pistons and how Dalton Knecht would fit into this roster. They also discuss Jaden Ivey’s recent hot shooting, and why he seems to have more scrutiny ...

The Malachi Flynn Game! I The Pindown

April 04, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MB

It’s the Malachi Flynn game! The guys were lucky enough to record immediately following the Pistons 121 to 113 loss to the Atlanta Hawks where guard Malachi Flynn became only the third player in NBA history to score at least 50 points off the bench. Wes argues that this was the most improbably 50 point game in NBA history and Blake gives Flynn his flowers for the even and unselfish game he played. The guys also discuss if Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren would be valued more highly that this year’...

Jack Kelly on the State of the Team I The Pindown

March 29, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB

The last time Jack Kelly joined the show, the Pistons were fresh off an exciting win against the Chicago Bulls. There was hope and optimism on the season to come. How times have changed. Jack breaks down what went wrong this season, why he’s concerned about Jalen Duren, and what has stood out positively this year. The guys also discuss potential shake ups that could happen this offseason and outline what would make a perfect draft and free agency. We’ve got you covered for all this and more...

Ivey & Duren’s Future in Detroit I The Pindown

March 22, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MB

Spring has sprung, March Madness has begun, and Cade Cunningham was the one to torch the Pistons best chance at victory this past week. Clearly, it’s March in the D. This week, the guys breakdown that fateful play vs. the Heat and if Monty Williams should have called time out. Blake and Wes also discuss the difficult decisions that this Pistons organization will need to make this offseason surrounding Jaden Ivey, Jalen Duren, and the fit of this core with Monty Williams’ offensive system. Fi...

The Best Stretch of Basketball this Season I The Pindown

March 15, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 65 MB

These past 4 games have unquestionably been the best stretch of basketball the Pistons have played this season. Cade is playing like “the man”, Fontecchio looks like a perfect addition and Monty Williams has even fixed the rotation! But this recent stretch isn’t without its warts. Blake and Wes break it all down, discussing Cade’s incredible play, the possession-to-possession rollercoaster that is Jalen Duren and Jaden Ivey’s shooting slump. They also break down the recent strong play from J...

Ausar Thompson is on the Rise I The Pindown

March 08, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 66.3 MB

The Pistons just beat the Nets 118 - 112 and Wes and Blake break it all down in this episode. Ausar Thompson has surged as of late, improving his three point percentage and acting more decisively on offense, the guys discuss what that means for his standing in the rookie power rankings. Blake and Wes also break down the salary cap and how it will impact Simone Fontecchio’s next contract, whether James Wiseman could be resigned, and what starting lineup statistics say should lead to the most ...

Bad Calls Can't Stop Cade I The Pindown

March 01, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MB

The refs may have cost the Pistons a game, Mike Muscala hit the free agent market, but Cade just keeps ballin’. This week, Wes and Blake discuss why you maybe shouldn’t be so upset at the refs for that Knicks loss, what the Muscala buyout means for James Wiseman, and the starting five that Monty Williams reportedly committed to. They also compare Jalen Duren to Andre Drummond in his year 2, breaking down who may be a better fit next to Cade Cunningham. We’ve got you covered for all this and...

What's Up with the Rotations I The Pindown

February 24, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MB

Monty Williams loves his 11 and 12 man rotations, the guys are wondering why. This week, Wes and Blake wonder what is going on with the rotations and why Ausar Thompson tends to play with other non-shooters. They also discuss which potential top 5 draft picks could start next season, Stanley Umude’s NBA contract, and just how good this core four can become in the future. We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode! You can watch the entire episode on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Oh, Where Did Our Love Go? I The Pindown

February 16, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 56 MB

The Pistons generated some real buzz after the trade deadline by beginning their west coast swing 2-1, then the sky came crashing down. This week, Wes and Blake discuss what happened in those games, how Ausar Thompson’s great play came at the expense of the other starters, and what Monty Williams should do about it. We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode! You can watch the entire episode on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Wes Davenpor...

Trade Deadline Breakdown I The Pindown

February 09, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MB

The Pistons were the most active team at the NBA trade deadline this year. Bringing in all of Simone Fontecchio, Quentin Grimes, Troy Brown Jr., Shake Milton, and Malachi Flynn. Wes and Blake break down the types of players the Pistons added, what their roles may be, and what this means for the team moving forward. They also explain why all of this is a massive vote of confidence in Jaden Ivey from the entire organization — even Monty Williams. We’ve got you covered for all this and more in...

Who Should Start in Stewart’s Absence? I The Pindown

February 02, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

Guest Sean Corp joins the podcast to break down the fall out of Isaiah Stewart’s two week injury and the “Pros and Cons” he’s seen out of Jalen Duren so far this season. Sean and Wes also discuss three names to watch in this upcoming draft (and one to avoid), a sneaky potential trade target, and they revisit their own takes on this past offseason. We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode! You can watch the entire episode on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Previewing the Trade Deadline with Kyle Metz I The Pindown

January 26, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MB

Special guest Kyle Metz joins Wes to break down the Pistons' current cap sheet, what it means for the upcoming trade deadline, and what it may mean going into the summer. Kyle outlines the value of the recent Marvin Bagley III trade, what it may take to acquire Zach LaVine and why it won’t ruin their future flexibility, and what the Pistons’ best strategy for this upcoming deadline should be. We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode! You can watch the entire episo...

Jaden Ivey's Reintroduction I The Pindown

January 19, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

Three monumental moments happened since the guys last recorded: the Lions won a playoff game, the Pistons made a trade AND they won a game. In a relatively great week, all things considered, Wes and Blake break down Jaden Ivey’s emergence and why it will continue when Cade returns as well as the deal for Danilo Gallinari and Mike Muscala. They also discuss if the front office is on the same page as Monty Williams and how Monte Morris may be utilized when he makes his long awaited return. We...

Jaden, Jalen and James, Oh My! I The Pindown

January 12, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 63.1 MB

Cade’s out for at least a week, but the guys are as excited as ever to be talking Detroit Basketball! They play ‘Buy, Sell, Hold’ with topics such as Cade making an all-NBA team, Ivey averaging 25ppg and more. Then they answer why James Wiseman is playing over Marvin Bagley III, how Jaden Ivey can be utilized off the ball, and break down a few names to target in the upcoming free agent class. We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode! You can watch the entire episod...

Counting Our Blessings I The Pindown

January 05, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MB

Blake returns this week to count our Pistons blessings this New Year, breaking down what things we are thankful for on the Pistons this past calendar year. Then, the guys rank the core 4 of Cade, Ivey, Ausar and Duren, name who should be untouchable, and predict where this team’s record will stand when it’s all said and done. We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode! You can watch the entire episode on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Wes Davenport o...

Making History I The Pindown

December 30, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 63.4 MB

The Pistons continue their losing streak, but the Pindown keeps going strong! Wes and Sean discuss the Monty Williams hire in retrospect, as well as the massive step forward Cade Cunningham has taken over the past month. Finally, they break down the trade market as it stands right now for the Pistons and wonder if Jaden Ivey turned a corner with his fantastic performance in Beantown. We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode! You can watch the entire episode on our...

Losing with Velocity I The Pindown

December 23, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MB

As the Pistons losing streak stretches to 25, Wes is joined by special guest host, Brady Frederickson to discuss Cade Cunningham’s impressive month, why the team has lost games regardless and the state of the rebuild. They even pull out one silver lining of this rebuild as fans look toward the future. We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode! You can watch the entire episode on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Wes Davenport on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheRealWe...

Free Throws & Armchair Psychology I The Pindown

December 15, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 71.1 MB

As the Pistons losing streak extends to 21, the guys analyze a positive step made by Cade Cunningham against the 76ers, while also breaking down why Bojan Bogdanovic may not have played as strong of a game as it looked on the stat sheet. Later, they discuss when the next win will come, if Troy Weaver’s on the hot seat, and what to make of Monty Williams so far. We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode! You can watch the entire episode on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel...

A Box of Socks for Christmas I The Pindown

December 08, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 71.2 MB

After yet another loss, this time to the Grizzlies, the Pistons took a body blow in the Jalen Duren injury news. The guys break down what that injury means and what Monty Williams may do to make up for it. Then venturing again into Jaden Ivey’s choppy waters, if a trade is needed and the reasons for optimism into the next game. We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode! You can watch the entire episode on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Wes Davenport on Twi...

Pistons Go Streaking I The Pindown

December 01, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 66.8 MB

After a tough 112 - 118 loss to the Knicks in New York, the guys break down what they saw in the game. Discussing an increased effort and compete level overall, Killian and Cade’s big night, and how it ultimately fell apart. This week features talks of trades, why a desperation move may not be so desperate, what on earth is going on with Jaden Ivey, and if Ausar’s defensive load hurts his offensive development. We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode! You can wat...

A Pistons Group Therapy Session I The Pindown

November 23, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MB

Happy Thanksgiving! ... Our Pistons have lost 12 games in a row, and the guys have questions. Through 14 games, we don’t really know much more about the core young players on this team than we did before the season started — and that’s a shame. Questions this week focused on Cade Cunningham’s ability to be the number 1 guy, if Jaden Ivey will continue to start moving forward, and if a guy like Zach LaVine is a good fit for this team right now. We’ve got you covered for all this and more in ...

Discussing the Lackluster Start w/Sean Corp l The Pindown

November 17, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 68.6 MB

Sean Corp, managing editor of Detroit Bad Boys, joins the show this week to break down the wall Cade Cunningham has charged into, why you might see more shooters in the rotation, and what Monte Morris's impending return means for a resurgent Killian Hayes. We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode! You can watch the entire episode on our ⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠ Follow Wes Davenport on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠@TheRealWesD3⁠⁠⁠ Follow Blake Silverman on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠@BlakeSilverman⁠...

The Pindown: Rotations & Spacing & Turnovers, Oh My!

November 10, 2023 10:00 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MB

This week, join The Pindown as they react to the ongoing development of these young Pistons. Diving into ball screen coverages, Killian Hayes's resurgence, and even Jaden Ivey's standing within the organization. We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode! You can watch the entire episode on our ⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠ Follow Wes Davenport on Twitter ⁠⁠@TheRealWesD3⁠⁠ Follow Blake Silverman on Twitter ⁠⁠@BlakeSilverman⁠⁠ Follow Detroit Bad Boys on Twitter ⁠⁠@DetroitBa...

Breaking Down the Rollercoaster l The Pindown

November 03, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour - 66 MB

This week, join The Pindown as they discuss the Pistons rollercoaster of a week. Diving into why the team struggles with fouls and turnovers, how well Marcus Sasser and Ausar Thompson have played, what’s up with Jaden Ivey’s minutes, and how the rotation may need to change already. We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode! You can watch the entire episode on our ⁠YouTube channel⁠ Follow Wes Davenport on Twitter ⁠@TheRealWesD3⁠ Follow Blake Silverman on Twitter ⁠...

Cade Cunningham & Isaiah Stewart Dominate | The Pindown

October 27, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MB

This week, join The Pindown as they discuss the opening season game for the Detroit Pistons. That includes Cade Cunningham breaking out, what to make of Monty Williams’ lineup decisions, and debate the Marcus Sasser of it all. We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode! You can watch the entire episode on our YouTube channel. Follow Wes Davenport on Twitter @TheRealWesD3 Follow Blake Silverman on Twitter @BlakeSilverman Follow Detroit Bad Boys on Twitter @Detroit...

Introducing The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast

October 17, 2023 04:00 - 3 minutes - 3.49 MB

Hello? Anywhere there? We're back! With a new name -- The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast. In the coming weeks, you'll see new episodes on our old Detroit Bad Boys podcast feed featuring the latest news, analysis and insight about the Detroit Pistons. We'll have at least one show weekly once the season begins, and maybe more!

Detroit Basketball Podcast: Yeah, we're confused too

March 20, 2023 06:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MB

This is the Not-Detroit-Bad-Boys-Podcast, brought to you by the two former hosts of the Detroit Bad Boys podcast, Lazarus Jackson and Ben Gulker. In this week's episode, we talk about veteran presence on the Detroit Pistons, Troy Weaver being under more pressure from fans than his bosses, the Twin Towers lineup of James Wiseman and Jalen Duren finally getting to show what they can do, and we laugh at the Purdue Boilermakers. We are no longer technically affiliated with DetroitBadBoys.com, bu...

DBB Podcast: Exercising Futility

March 13, 2023 06:00 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MB

Hey everyone! This is Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys, and on this week's podcast, we're talking about your 15-53 Detroit Pistons. Ben Gulker returns, and we talk about James Wiseman the player instead of James Wiseman the trade acquisition, Jaden Ivey's much-welcome in-season progression, and how ugly it would be historically if the Pistons keep losing this season. As always, we appreciate your continued support of the podcast, and the best way to do that is to share, subscribe, and leave co...

DBB Podcast: Starting 2023 NBA Draft Prep with Steve Pelletier

February 27, 2023 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB

Hey everyone! This is Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys, and on this week's podcast, we're talking about your 15-46 Detroit Pistons. The All-Star Break is over, the calendar is about to turn to March, and Ben is out, so I talk to Steve Pelletier of the RezBall Substack and podcast about the his Big Board and the top of the 2023 NBA Draft. Steve always brings a TON of information and thoughts that are just a little bit different than the consensus, so it was great to talk to him about Scoot Hend...

DBB Podcast: Breaking down the Saddiq Bey - James Wiseman trade.

February 13, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

Hey everyone! This is Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys, and on this week's podcast, we're talking about your 15-42 Detroit Pistons. Ben and I talk about the James Wiseman - Saddiq Bey trade from all angles; why we understood the Pistons trading away Saddiq Bey, but why the acquisition of James Wiseman has us feeling unsettled about the future of the team, what Wiseman brings (and doesn't bring) to the Pistons. Then we talk about Jalen Duren dropping 30-17-4 on the Spurs heads.  As always, we a...

DBB Podcast: Jaden Ivey's Leap

February 06, 2023 07:00 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MB

Hey everyone! This is Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys, and on this week's podcast, we're talking about your 14-40 Detroit Pistons. Ben and I talk about the changes in the starting lineup, the progression Jaden Ivey has made as a scorer and distributor over the last couple of weeks, what we expect from the Pistons prior to the trade deadline (SPOILER: very little) and a possible reunion with a high-profile free-agent-to-be. As always, we appreciate your continued support of the podcast, and th...

DBB Podcast: Mailbag episode!

January 23, 2023 07:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MB

Hey everyone! This is Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys, and on this week's podcast, Ben Gulker and I talk about your 12-36 Detroit Pistons. It's a mailbag episode, so Ben and I answer your questions about Bojan Bogdanovic's trade market, what this team is capable of defensively, and what to do with Wemby if we're lucky enough to get him. As always, we appreciate your continued support of the podcast, and the best way to do that is to share, subscribe, and leave comments - please leave comments...

DBB Podcast: Don't Mind If We Hamidou

January 16, 2023 07:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MB

Hey everyone! This is Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys, and on this week's podcast, Jack Kelly, Ben Gulker, and I talk about your 12-34 Detroit Pistons. Ben and I discuss Hamidou Diallo's huge impact on the team playing small, Nerlens Noel staying ready, me getting myself in trouble tweeting about Jaden Ivey, and how Killian is going to play in Paris.  As always, we appreciate your continued support of the podcast, and the best way to do that is to share, subscribe, and leave comments - please...

DBB Podcast: Bringing in 2023 with Jack Kelly

January 09, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB

Hey everyone! This is Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys, and on this week's podcast, Jack Kelly, Ben Gulker, and I talk about your 11-31 Detroit Pistons. Jack catches Ben and I up on what we missed during the holiday season, we have a great discussion about the Isaiah Stewart - Jalen Duren pairing and what to do in the wake of Marvin Bagley's injury, we talk about Jaden Ivey's defensive lapses, and Troy Weaver's curiously timed contract extension. As always, we appreciate your continued support...

DBB Podcast: Frontcourt of The Future

December 19, 2022 07:00 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MB

Hey everyone! This is Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys, and on this week's podcast, Ben Gulker and I talk about your 8-23 Detroit Pistons. We talk about Detroit's Frontcourt of the Future, the unofficial beginning of Trade Rumor SZN, and How Much Teal Is Too Much Teal? As always, we appreciate your continued support of the podcast, and the best way to do that is to share, subscribe, and leave comments - please leave comments on the discussion post on Detroit Bad Boys, that's the best way for u...

DBB Podcast: Limitless Beef Stew

December 12, 2022 07:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MB

Hey everyone! This is Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys, and on this week's podcast, Ben Gulker and I talk about your 7-21 Detroit Pistons. We talk about Jaden Ivey's struggles since his return to the roster, Isaiah Stewart's jump in development enabling Jalen Duren to enter the the starting lineup, and the vets buoying the Pistons' offense through it all.  As always, we appreciate your continued support of the podcast, and the best way to do that is to share, subscribe, and leave comments - pl...

DBB Podcast: Killian Hayes Killin' Em

December 05, 2022 07:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MB

Hey everyone! This is Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys, and on this week's podcast, Ben Gulker and I talk about your 6-18 Detroit Pistons. We talk about Killian Hayes outdueling Luka Doncic as the entire NBA Universe looked on, Marvin Bagley finding his stride offensively, and the Pistons' struggles at the free throw line.  As always, we appreciate your continued support of the podcast, and the best way to do that is to share, subscribe, and leave comments - please leave comments on the discus...

DBB Podcast: A Cade Cunningham Conundrum

November 28, 2022 07:00 - 59 minutes - 55 MB

Hey everyone! This is Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys, and on this week's podcast, Ben Gulker and I talk about your 5-16 Detroit Pistons. Ben took a deep look at the numbers to discuss how the  team is playing without Cade Cunningham (spoiler: Better Than We Thought), I took a deep look into my feelings to talk about Killian Hayes looking like a regular young NBA player, and we talk  about how Kevin Knox and Isaiah Livers have swapped bodies. As always, we appreciate your continued support of...

DBB Podcast: Fire Up The Tank

November 21, 2022 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

Hey everyone! This is Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys, and on this week's podcast, Ben Gulker and I talk about your 3-14 Detroit Pistons. Ben and I talk about Cade Cunningham's feared stress fracture in his shin, Isaiah Stewart being the concrete that holds this team together, Jaden Ivey looking more comfortable as the primary option, and how it's probably time to fire up the tank. As always, we appreciate your continued support of the podcast, and the best way to do that is to share, subscri...

DBB Podcast: Expanding the Rotation

November 14, 2022 07:00 - 57 minutes - 53.2 MB

Hey everyone! This is Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys, and on this week's podcast, Ben Gulker and I talk about your 3-11 Detroit Pistons. Ben and I talk about Cade Cunningham's shin soreness, how Alec Burks and Marvin Bagley's return affects the Pistons' starting AND bench units, and Jaden Ivey making strides as a driver and distributor. As always, we appreciate your continued support of the podcast, and the best way to do that is to share, subscribe, and leave comments - please leave comment...

DBB Podcast: 10 Game Recap

November 07, 2022 07:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

Hey everyone! This is Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys, and on this week's podcast, Ben Gulker and I talk about your 2-8 Detroit Pistons. Ben and I talk about the Bojan Bogdanovic extension, where the Pistons have been better (and worse) than they were last season through ten games, and what Cade Cunningham is (and isn't) doing for Detroit.  Ben mentioned some stats about how often Cade Cunningham is being double-teamed, you can find the link to those stats here: https://nbacourtoptix.nba.com/...

Detroit Bad Boys Podcast: Live-Dribble Cade

October 31, 2022 06:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MB

Hey everyone! This is Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys, and on this week's podcast, Ben Gulker and I talk about your 1-5 Detroit Pistons. Ben and I go into how much we loved the decisive, aggressive version of Cade Cunningham we saw against the Atlanta Hawks, talk again about how bad the defense has been, and work through the ramifications of immediately starting Jalen Duren.  As always, we appreciate your continued support of the podcast, and the best way to do that is to share, subscribe, an...

Detroit Bad Boys Podcast: Offensive Defense

October 24, 2022 06:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MB

Hey everyone! This is Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys, and on this week's podcast, Ben Gulker and I talk about your 1-2 Detroit Pistons. Ben and I go over the bench's struggles offensively, what we've loved about both Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren, and what Saddiq Bey's role on this team is with Bojan Bogdanovic alongside him.  As always, we appreciate your continued support of the podcast, and the best way to do that is to share, subscribe, and leave comments - please leave comments on the disc...

Detroit Bad Boys Podcast: Recapping the Pre-Season

October 17, 2022 06:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MB

Hey everyone! This is Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys, and on this week's podcast, Ben Gulker and I talk about our preseason takeaway. Ben drops some fun Jaden Ivey stats, some less fun Cade Cunningham stats, and we talk about the defensive issues being more scheme or personnel. (Hint: It's Both. It's not getting better soon. This kinda sucks).  As always, we appreciate your continued support of the podcast, and the best way to do that is to share, subscribe, and leave comments - please leave...

"A New Dawn of Detroit Basketball" with Mirin Fader

October 15, 2022 11:58 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MB

Hey everyone! This is Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys, and we have something special for you; an interview with Mirin Fader about her recent feature piece, A New Dawn of Detroit Basketball, in The Ringer. Mirin and I talked about the collegiate atmosphere of the team (in a good way!), her potential future profile of Jalen Duren, why this wasn't "just" a Cade Cunningham or Jaden Ivey profile, and much more. As always, we appreciate your continued support of the podcast, and the best way to do ...

Detroit Bad Boys Podcast: Goin Under and Over the 2022-23 Detroit Pistons

October 03, 2022 06:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB

Hey everyone. This is Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys, and we're back! On this week's episode Ben Gulker and I talk about the Bojan Bogdanovic trade, our thoughts on Media Day performance, and dole out some over/unders for your 2022-23 Detroit Pistons. As always, we appreciate your continued support of the podcast, and the best way to do that is to share, subscribe, and leave comments - please leave comments on the discussion post on Detroit Bad Boys, that's the best way for us to have the co...

Detroit Bad Boys Podcast: Viva Las Vegas

July 18, 2022 06:00 - 52 minutes

Hey everyone. This is Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys, and on this week's episode Ben Gulker and I talk about what we saw from the Pistons in Las Vegas. We go over Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren's obvious athletic gifts, preview Isaiah Stewart and Isaiah Livers' role during the regular season, and Ben has a conspiracy theory about Killian Hayes' summer league appearance. As always, we appreciate your continued support of the podcast, and the best way to do that is to share, subscribe, and leave c...

Detroit Bad Boys Podcast: Viva Las Vegas

July 18, 2022 06:00 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MB

Hey everyone. This is Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys, and on this week's episode Ben Gulker and I talk about what we saw from the Pistons in Las Vegas. We go over Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren's obvious athletic gifts, preview Isaiah Stewart and Isaiah Livers' role during the regular season, and Ben has a conspiracy theory about Killian Hayes' summer league appearance. As always, we appreciate your continued support of the podcast, and the best way to do that is to share, subscribe, and leave c...

Detroit Bad Boys Podcast: Early Days of Free Agency

July 04, 2022 06:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

Hey everyone. This is Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys, and on this week's episode Ben Gulker and I talk about the roster changes the Pistons have made over the course of the early free agency period. Bringing back Hamidou Diallo and Marvin Bagley and bringing in Nerlens Noel and Alec Burks (and Kevin Knox too) points Detroit in the direction we on the pod agree with, but there are still more questions than answers about what the Pistons' rotation will look like in 2022 and beyond.  As always,...

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