Pistons Pulse offseason special: Sankofa and Son…and Bryce

Bryce and Omari welcome Pistons Jack (@pistons_jack) to the pod this week. The trio open the show by detailing the dynamism of the Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey duo. Will the pair be able to take the next necessary step in their play this year and how does the duo rank compared to the rest of the NBA Easter Conference? Bryce, Omari and Jack shares their insights along with takeaway predictions for the end of the ’25 season. To close out the pod, Bryce aims for game host redemption by having Omari and Jack face off in a round of trivia. 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!

The boys are back in town and the band is back together with Omari returning from his vacation! As “The Pistons Pulse” team await the arrival of the 2025 season, Bryce and Omari evaluate the Pistons roster and make their predictions for how the team will fare this year. Can Ausar cement his status as an elite defender? Will Cade prove himself as a perennial all-star? What impact will veterans make on the team? The guys lay out their individual player thoughts and more. Follow Omari on Twitter: @omarisankofa Read the latest from Omari on freep.com Follow Bryce on Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Read the latest from Bryce on substack Pick up  "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

With Omari still away on vacation, Bryce brings in podcast hosts Andrew Schlecht and Alex Spears of The Athletic’s “Slam n’ Jam" podcast. The trio break down the NBA’s Western Conference and game out where the Detroit Pistons may stack up in the overall mix. Later, Bryce plays game show host and attempts to get revenge for his past “Slam n’ Jam” trivia performances by pitting Andrew and Alex against each other. Follow Omari on Twitter: @omarisankofa Read the latest from Omari on freep.com Follow Bryce on Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Read the latest from Bryce on substack Pick up  "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

With Omari away on a much deserved vacation, Bryce brings on his former coach at American University, Jeff Jones. Coach Jones dives into how the collegiate basketball landscape has shifted since his playing years, team chemistry, and what it was like playing against a freshman Michael Jordan. Follow Omari on Twitter: @omarisankofa Read the latest from Omari on freep.com Follow Bryce on Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Read the latest from Bryce on substack Pick up  "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

Bryce and Omari Sankofa II (O2) welcome on to the pod Omari’s dad, the original Omari Sankofa (O1).  The guys get the fan perspective from Mr. Sankofa on topics like why the team should run its roster back and Jaden Ivey's x-factor. The trio also field listener questions, including how O2 started his journalism career. Later in the show, producer Wes pits father against son and co-host against co-host in another round of “Sheed or Sham”. Follow Omari on Twitter: @omarisankofa Read the latest from Omari on freep.com Follow Bryce on Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Read the latest from Bryce on substack Pick up  "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

After an offseason of moves and adjustments, Bryce and Omari break down the Eastern Conference landscape and analyze where the Pistons fit among their competitors. After their playoff appearance last season, is the team well-positioned to move up in the conference?  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

Bryce and Omari break down how players like Chaz Lanier, Bobi Klintman, and Ron Holland fared in the 2025 NBA Summer League.  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

Bryce and Omari are out in Vegas to cover the start of NBA Summer League. The guys break down who they saw and what impressed them in game 1. 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

Bryce and Omari are Las Vegas bound this week. Before the guys took off, they broke down the latest off-season developments for the Pistons including, Chaz Lanier’s press conference and how the team’s salary cap situation has shifted. Later, the guys talk what they expect to see from players like Ron Holland in the 2025 NBA Summer League. 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

Bryce and Omari dive into what fans should know about Caris LaVert, Duncan Robinson, and Chaz Lanier. Later, the guys bring back friend of the pod Keith Smith to help explain where things stand with the salary cap for the Detroit Pistons. 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