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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Driving to the Basket brings you weekly analysis of everything Detroit Pistons-related! New episodes Wednesday mornings. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @ToTheBasketPod
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Les Chronique de Motor City est le podcast qui parle de l'Histoire des Detroit Pistons, cette grande franchise NBA qui existe depuis 1948. Petites histoires et grandes performances se côtoient dans un podcast où tous les sujets sont abordés. Fan de la franchise de la Motor City depuis plus de 15 ans, je vous raconte la fureur des Bad Boys, le destin de Ben Wallace et tout ce que vous ignorez encore sur le Detroit Basketball !
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Ron Holland’s Ceiling this Year I The Pindown
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1:11:02Blake and Wes continue to discuss ceilings and floors this week. Just how good might Ron Holland be this year? Could he push to start? They break down the steady veteran play we can expect out of LeVert and Robinson, and dive into which young player on the roster is most likely to have a break out season. We’ve got you covered for all this and more…
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Best & Worst Case Predictions for the Pistons I The Pindown
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1:17:27Could Cade Cunningham be an MVP candidate? Is the national media, somehow, overrating the Pistons? Blake and Wes dive deep into these questions and more. They predict what the absolute ceiling and floor stat-lines for all of Cade, Ivey, Ausar and Duren. They also discuss whether or not the Pistons truly are contenders or if that is a bit premature.…
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The Malik Beasley Conundrum I The Pindown
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1:11:25With August nearing its close, we surprisingly have some Pistons news to discuss. With Malik Beasley potentially on the table to come back to the Pistons (or sign with another team), how would that look if he ends up back in Detroit? Plus, Trajan Langdon's recent interview with Hunter Patterson of The Athletic gives us plenty to cover with the futu…
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Pistons news? In August? We could not have picked a better time for the host of Pistons Talk, Anthony, to join the show. The guys break down Javonte Green’s addition to the roster and how he may fit as injury depth. They look at the schedule and quickly dive into a rare opportunity — economics and basketball broadcasts (which made Wes rather excite…
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On-Scene at NBA Summer League w/Laz Jackson I The Pindown
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1:13:35There are some things that just stand out more in-person than they do through broadcast. Laz Jackson joins the show to break down what he saw from these Pistons while down in Las Vegas. He and Wes also break down the impact the current restricted free agent crop may have on Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren’s contract extensions, how many national TV game…
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Could Malik Beasley Still Fit? I The Pindown
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1:22:02What yard work projects do you have going on right now? Yes, the guys do touch on that. But, hey, it’s August in the NBA! Robbie Bettelon rejoins the show to break down the Pistons offseason and look ahead into the future. But first, they all throw out a few book and movie recommendations to get you through this dead period. They then break down if…
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Episode 235: Summer League Recap, Free Agency, and Cam Thomas
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58:01This episode recaps Summer League, goes more in-depth on free agency, and explains why the betting odds from an unregulated offshore sportsbook about Cam Thomas have no bearing upon reality.Driving to the Basket による
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Summer League has wrapped up and we are fully in the dog-days of the NBA schedule. But there is plenty to be excited about with the Detroit Pistons! Blake and Wes break down Ron Holland’s impressive showing at summer league and Chaz Lanier performing at expectation. They also discuss some minor concern for Bobbie Klintman, if there is enough shooti…
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Offseason Review w/ Robbie Bettelon I The Pindown
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1:10:44With some time to digest the Pistons' offseason moves, what's your opinion on the adjusted roster? Detroit Bad Boys own Robbie Bettelon joins the Pindown this week to answer that question and dive into each acquisition and departure. Plus, with Summer League underway, Blake and Robbie react to the summer Pistons' first game and dominant showing fro…
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Episode 234: Free Agency Recap (with Zariq of RealBullyBall)
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1:01:28This episode, featuring Zariq of RealBullyBall, recaps the Pistons' free agency journey so far.Driving to the Basket による
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This episode recaps the Pistons' quiet participation in the draft, discusses transactions around the league, laughs at Troy Weaver, and more.Driving to the Basket による
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At the conclusion of the second night of the NBA draft, we finally have the first bit of real Pistons news since the Playoffs. Chaz Lanier is your newest Piston after being selected with the 37th pick in the draft. The Pistons were quite through both nights, choosing to stand pat at take the board as it falls for them. Wes and Blake break down Lani…
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To Trade or Not to Trade? I The Pindown
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1:13:15Ahead of Game 7 of the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder, Blake and Wes look ahead to next week's NBA draft. They break down whether there is an opportunity for the Pistons to trade up into the first round and examine potential trade partners. With trade season in full swing, where do we land on the many fake trade…
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Episode 232: The Desmond Bane Trade (or: do the Pistons need to make a move themselves?) & Jalen Duren Season Review
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52:55This episode opines on the Desmond Bane trade to Orlando, how the Magic's current position compares to that of the Pistons, and whether or not the Pistons need to make moves of their own to keep up in the East, then reviews Jalen Duren's 2024-2025 season.Driving to the Basket による
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The draft is just around the corner. The PERFECT time to bring in an absolute expert, Bryce Simon of Motor City Hoops, the Pistons Pulse Podcast, Game Theory, and the Motor City Hoops Substack! Blake and Wes interview Bryce about a few names that could peak the Pistons’ interest this year. They discuss the international man of mystery, Hansen Yang;…
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This episode visits a variety of Pistons and NBA-related topics that the host himself, posting this episode four days after recording it, cannot remember in their totality. Recorded on Friday, June 6.Driving to the Basket による
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How Active will the Pistons be in Free Agency I The Pindown
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1:25:37While the Thunder and Pacers duel it out on the biggest stage, the Pistons are locked into full offseason mode. With the rumors of interest in Naz Reid and Myles Turner, Wes and Blake break down how that interest may play out if the Pistons choose to use cap space this summer rather than operating as an over the cap team. They also discuss how far …
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How Many Vets Should the Pistons Keep I The Pindown
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1:18:22All of Tim Hardaway Jr, Malik Beasley and Denis Schroder are entering free agency — how many should the Pistons try to bring back? Blake and Wes look at each of these players and discuss their value to the Pistons. Is Schroder still needed with Ivey coming back? Can they afford to keep Beasley? The guys also discuss the possible contract extensions…
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This episode addresses some common suggested trade targets for the Pistons, and sadly concludes that none of them are viable. Recorded on 5/24. Correction about the Suns: they've got three picks between now and 2032, though none are their own and all are least-favorables.Driving to the Basket による
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How to Maximize Jaden Ivey I The Pindown
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1:15:00Blake 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…
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This episode follows a listener-submitted episode suggestion regarding whether the Pistons should run back the current roster for next season or explore other options.Driving to the Basket による
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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 …
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