Blake and Wes are here to guide us through the offseason, but first, they take a deep dive into the offseason for Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren. What is the one thing Ivey can improve to make yet another leap next year? Is it a good idea to have him play off movement more often? And what of Duren developing a free throw line jumper? Would that open up…

The Pistons have entered the offseason, but, honestly, the vibes are very positive. Rightfully so! This young group took a 3-seeded Knicks team to 3 games! Wes and Blake look back on the playoffs — what was the best moment, is parity in the league leading to more unpredictable outcomes? They also look forward to the offseason and consider what may …

The final call in Game four spoiled an otherwise fantastic game. In fact, all four of these games have been fantastic — win or loss. These Pistons have stepped up to the plate and, while the results aren’t fully there, they’re learning important lessons. Wes and Blake jump in for a special short episode to break down the two games in Detroit and lo…

The Pistons and Knicks are deadlocked in a competitive playoff series that now heads back to the friendly grounds of Detroit, Michigan. The Pindown is here to break down exactly what the Pistons need to do to maintain home court advantage during these two games. Wes and Blake discuss Cade transforming into a superhero when the lights turn the brigh…

Bring on the Playoffs! As the Pistons load up to play the New York Knicks in round one of the NBA Playoffs, Wes and Blake state six things they think they know — three if the Knicks win and three if the Pistons win. The break down the how the Pistons match up head to head, where do the Pistons have an advantage? They also discuss why youth and inex…

The Pistons loss to the Bucks locks them into the 6th seed. On the same day, the Pacers lost, locking the Knicks into the third seed. The Pistons’ return to the playoffs will be against New York — Cade Cunningham, under the lights in Madison Square Garden. Wes and Blake break it all down: how will the Knicks try to slow down Cade, how the the Pisto…

Ron Holland got suspended a game and Wes and Blake are confused. The guys go through that skirmish against the Wolves, break down which suspensions made sense, which didn’t and why Ron Holland’s is especially confusing. Beyond that, we have exciting playoff basketball to think about! Wes and Blake explain why Cade Cunningham’s injury is nothing to …

The Pistons are heading through the final stretch of an improbable regular season. Wes and Blake chat through Ausar Thompson's recent play as well as the breakout performance from Ron Holland. They also discuss Marcus Sasser's hot stretch and what his potential role can look like moving forward. Also, what's a ballpark range for Jaden Ivey's potent…

The Pistons are fresh off a season-defining buzzer-beater from Cade Cunningham and the guys knew just the man to bring in and break it all down. Jack Kelly joins Wes and Blake to gush about Cade’s shot, impact and season to date. They explore the officiating controversy from the OKC game, favorite moments from this season and how Pistons’ young cor…

Despite a disappointing loss to the Washington Wizards, the Pistons remain one of the hottest teams in basketball. Wes and Blake break down why that Wizards loss is nothing to dwell over and explore a change in approach from Cade Cunningham that has led to his career high free throw output. They also predict the records for the Pistons and Bucks fo…

The Pistons are off to yet another strong start to a west coast swing and the guys are here to guide you through all of it. From the team’s emphatic play in Utah to Cade going shot for shot with Harden, this team is for real and only seems to building more strength as the season continues. With that, Wes and Blake address the question of if there i…

The Pistons have rattled off nine out of their last 10 games. As far as Blake and Wes are concerned, they’ve proven that they are not only legitimate, but a true threat for future playoff basketball. The guys break down exactly why the sequence of games against Boston, Denver and Brooklyn should allow fans to cast aside any lingering doubts they ma…

The final stretch of the season begins on Friday, and the Pistons are in prime position to finish strong. This team has exceeded every expectation placed upon them, and Blake and Wes are here to walk through everything from possible playoff rotations to seeding. Does the Wembanyama injury help Cade make an All-NBA team? Will the Pistons be able to …

It’s All Star Weekend and the Pistons have absolutely surged into the break. Blake and Wes break it all down as they talk some shop with the dunk contest and Friday’s rising stars tournament. They also discuss a few examples of Cade’s growing star power in the NBA — a fitting conversation for an All Star podcast. Finally, they dive into the team’s …

The Pistons just acquired Dennis Schroeder, Lindy Waters III, and a couple of second round picks, so the guys thought they’d bring in an expert to break it all down. Laz Jackson joins Wes and Blake to discuss Schroeder’s play, his role for the rest of the season and if he changes the expectations for the rest of the season. They also hit on Trajan …

Cade Cunningham is an All-Star! On a special trade deadline preview episode, the guys were thrilled to see the NBA announce All-Star reserves as the recording light lit up red. Blake and Wes discuss how exciting it is to have an All-Star back in Detroit, outline exactly why Cade is so deserving of the honor and take a moment to appreciate how impor…

The Pistons are fresh off a great start to a tough stretch of games — beating the Rockets and now the Hawks. In both, Cade was absolutely dominant. Blake and Wes marvel at those recent performances, discussing why Cade Cunningham making an All NBA team is not so far fetched. They also dive into why Trajan Langdon is in a challenging position headin…

The Pistons loss to the Pacers does not diminish the fantastic start to the year, and the season in general, that this team has had. Blake and Wes discuss what went wrong in that game, both on offense and defense. They break down why the Pacers’ defensive strategy may be something we see deployed against Detroit more often. The guys also enjoy the …

Cade Cunningham will be an All Star, the Pistons are nearly .500 on the season and young forwards Ron Holland and Ausar Thompson have both flashed this past week. Add in the Lions earning the #1 seed, and you’ve got a wonderful week of Detroit sports! Blake and Wes are here to break it all down. From Cade taking this leap, to Ron Holland’s potentia…

It’s impossible not to feel for Jaden Ivey. Not only has he suffered a traumatic injury, but it comes during possibly the best stretch of basketball he’s played in the NBA. Wes and Blake discuss how this injury is not as bad as it could have been. They break down how the team ventured to fill his vacant role during the win vs. the Hornets, what JB …

Jaden Ivey just hit a four-point-play game winner to seal a comeback against the Sacramento Kings, and Wes and Blake are here to break it all down. Along with that gut-check win against the Lakers, the guys discuss the return to form of Simone Fontecchio, Jaden Ivey’s heroics and how Cade Cunningham can have an off half but still put up All Star nu…

The Pindown is back to discuss the Pistons' recent overtime win over the Miami Heat and difficult loss to the Utah Jazz. Wes and Blake talk about the recent Paul Reed transactions which brought the big man back under a minimum contract. They also discuss Jaden Ivey's best role with the team moving forward. Lastly, does Cade Cunningham need to do an…

While the game against the Celtics may have been a let down, Ron Holland certainly made it entertaining. Wes and Blake discuss why his big night was so exciting. They also give Cade his props for what was probably his best game as a Piston, break down Jaden Ivey’s recent struggles and what he can do about it, and why the big’s didn’t actually have …

The Pistons really soiled themselves against the Bucks and the Celtics. But it’s not all bad… even though the beginning of this podcast starts that way. Blake and Wes break down the simple thing the Bucks did to generate all those wide open threes, and how the Celtics immediately followed suit. But as a silver lining, they also explain why this cou…

The Pistons are playing meaningful basketball in December! Wes and Blake are here to break down exactly why the pressure that comes with a win-or-go-home game could be so valuable to this young team, regardless of the outcome. They also break down the exciting adjustment JB Bickerstaff has made to put Ausar Thompson in great spots, why Ron Holland …

After the Pistons loss in overtime to the Charlotte Hornets, the team ranks 11th in team defensive rating. Is that sustainable or just a flash in the pan? Blake and Wes break down the stats and discover what simple things are driving the team’s defensive turnaround. They also discuss the incredible impact Isaiah Stewart has had on lineups, the ente…

Fresh off a week of crazy games, Wes and Blake recap the heartbreaker Pistons loss against the Bucks and look ahead. With Ausar Thompson cleared to return, the guys talk through what the rotation could look like with him in the mix. Plus, who could lose minutes with Thompson back. There's also a couple of voicemail questions, including one discussi…

Fresh off the Pistons exciting last second win over the Atlanta Hawks, capped by a Cade Cunningham game winning basket and blocked shot, Anthony from the Pistons Talk podcast joins Blake and Wes to break down all the trends from that game. From Stew and Paul Reed filling in for Duren to Cade Cunningham’s leap as a playmaker. They also discuss Jaden…

On a morning episode of The Pindown, Blake and Wes dive into the past two weeks over some caffeinated morning beverages. They discuss what has been so impressive about the pairing of Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey, and why the strides both have made defensively say more about JB Bickerstaff than either player. They also break down Jalen Duren’s def…

The Pistons are back and better than ever! Well, maybe not better than ever. But they did look better than they did last year in game 1. Wes and Blake take a deep dive into Cade Cunningham’s big night and the impact the Pacer’s early pressure on him had for the rest of the roster. They discuss Jaden Ivey’s highs and lows, identifying where he excel…

The Pistons have wrapped up the preseason in style with a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Now, the team, and The Pindown, gear up for the regular season’s opener. Blake and Wes give three predictions that they are confident will happen for Detroit this season. The break down why Ron Holland will have more of a role than even we thought and discus…

Pistons basketball is back! Well, mostly. The Pistons have played two preseason games against the Bucks and the Suns, and Blake and Wes are here to break it down. They discuss the fantastic first impression Malik Beasley has made, what has been the biggest surprise and what has been the most translatable. They also discuss what we’ve seen so far fr…

With media day behind us and training camp underway, Sean Corp joins the show to discuss his media day experience and to preview the upcoming season. The guys discuss Ausar Thompson's absence to begin training camp as he awaits clearance from the league. Blake and Sean also discuss win totals and whether Pistons fans should set their eyes on a spec…

Now that Pistons basketball is finally and legitimately around the corner, Wes and Blake break down exactly what their ideal 48 minute rotation would be for this roster. Complete with substitution patterns, total minutes for each player, prioritized 4 and 5 man pairings, important staggers and closing and fourth quarter lineup philosophies. The guy…

With training camp right around the corner, Jack Kelly joins the show to break down what he’s looking for out of the Pistons in the preseason in order to generate some excitement. The guys also discuss Malik Beasley and if he may have more scoring potential than many think. They take the time to break down all the trends from previous JB Bickerstaf…

It’s a meaty episode this week as Wes and Blake break down exactly what we need to see from Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren, and ask the most important question for each player heading into the year. The guys also discuss the Pistons lack of size, whether or not Ausar can or should start at the shooting guard position and if Jaden Ivey will be on the ro…

It’s finally the end of the sports desert. The NFL starts its season this week and the Pistons training camp is only 6 weeks away! In celebration, the guys break down a few unconventional but fun and useful lineups that they want to see JB Bickerstaff use this season. They also discuss Marcus Sasser’s role this season, why Fontecchio is a better de…

Labor Day approaches and August comes to a close, that means the Pistons season is right around the corner! But before we get ahead of ourselves, Blake and Wes take some time to drop a few hot takes (and one cold take, literally), discuss some power rankings, break down the Pistons goals for the Central division and debate if a top 3 pick this year…

Who had the better summer league performance: Ron Holland or Ausar Thompson. Holland showcased the talent he displayed with the Ignite and Ausar was the Swiss Army man. Let us know in the comments! The guys also revisit an early player comparison for Ausar Thompson, break down what this team’s identity may be and why it will be fun to watch it deve…

The Pistons now know who they will play, when and in what cadence. Naturally, Blake and Wes are here to guide you through the twists and turns of the season to come. They discuss what we can actually take away from the schedule release, who the leading scorers on this team (not named Cade Cunningham) will be and why Paul Reed actually makes some se…

Recently, Blake mentioned that Ron Holland is a better fit with Cade Cunningham than Jaden Ivey. The guys dive into that idea this week, breaking down the virtues of each player and explaining who truly has claim to that “best fit” title if everything breaks right. They also discuss what to watch for to see if Jalen Duren is improving as a defendin…

The Olympics are underway, so Wes and Blake discuss Team USA's first couple of games before diving into the Pistons. The Pistons announced a new assistant coach and finalized their front office, so the guys talk through what we can glean from all the moves. Also, Wes and Blake chat through which Piston is most likely to become an All-Star other tha…

Now into the dog days of summer, Wes and Blake look ahead to next season and beyond. Will Jaden Ivey or Jalen Duren get extended next summer? What do we need to see from both players for that to happen? The guys also talk about what Ron Holland's rookie season may look like and whether he'll spend any time in the G League. With a mix of young talen…

Wes and Blake react to the first few Pistons games of NBA Summer League. Recent draft picks Ron Holland and Bobi Klintman both have multiple exhibitions under their belt, so what will their roles look like this season? They also discuss Marcus Sasser's Summer League performance and how he may or may not fit into the Pistons' rotation. Wes and Blake…

Wes and Blake discuss the slew of Pistons news and how new head coach J.B. Bickerstaff will fit all the new and existing pieces into his rotations. Cade Cunningham signed his rookie maximum extension and now has more teammates who complement his playing style. The Pistons prioritized floor spacing with the additions of Malik Beasley, Tim Hardaway J…

Since the draft live show only covered night one, the guys never got the chance to discuss Bobi Klintman and the trade up in the second round. Blake gives the scout on Klintman while also offering more detailed thoughts on Ron Holland as the draft has settled into the rear view. Wes and Blake break down the Tim Hardaway Jr. trade, the signing of To…

The guys brought in the crew from Detroit Bad Boys to record LIVE during the entire first round of the NBA Draft. This episode is a recording of all the Pistons-centric conversations that Sean, Brady, Justin, Kyle, Blake and Wes had over the course of the evening. You can watch the entire episode on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ch…

Tune in Wednesday, June 26th at 8PM ET for a special edition of the Pindown covering the entire 1st round of the NBA draft LIVE! The episode will be streamed on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on Twitter (X). Every second of Pistons centric discussion will be released as the next episo…

With Trajan Langdon asking Monty Williams to hand over his whistle and clipboard, Lance Caporossi joins the Pindown to break down all the coaching options and what the firing of Monty Williams means for this rebuild. The guys also discuss if the Pistons should simply do the opposite of what they’ve previously done, debated Matas Buzelis and Cody Wi…

Shooting guru Fred Vinson is joining the coaching staff in Detroit, but we still don’t know for certain who will sit in the head chair. Jack Kelly joins the show to break down what that hire may or may not indicate for the future of Monty Williams in Detroit. They also discuss which high upside wing is a better fit for the Pistons in this draft, Ro…