Commerce Township native Anna Segedi is living her hockey dream after being adopted from a Chinese orphanage more than 20 years ago.

Tolu Smith had an impressive showing during the Las Vegas Summer League tournament. He averaged nearly a double-double and helped the Detroit Pistons finish with a 3-2 record.

As he prepares to enter his second season as a two-way prospect, Smith joins The Detroit News Basketball Podcast to discuss how he plans to carry that momentum into his sophomore year. 

Ron Holland II and Daniss Jenkins have made an impressive start in Las Vegas, leading the Detroit Pistons to a 2-0 record in the Summer League tournament.

But given their success, is it wise to invest in their stock for the 2025-26 season? 

Pistons beat reporter @cotydavis_24 examines whether it's safe to buy stock in Holland and Jenkins after fast starts in Las Vegas.

Holland is averaging 21 points on 54% shooting with six rebounds and three assists.

Red Wings beat reporter Ted Kulfan takes a look at the team's early free-agency signings and trades following the first-round draft selection of forward Carter Bear.

Ted Kulfan takes a look at Steve Yzerman's "pivotal week" in the Wings' rebuild with upcoming free agency, the draft and possible trades.

Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Detroit Red Wings' season-ending news conference with general manager Steve Yzerman and coach Todd McLellan.

The Detroit Pistons will begin the 2025 NBA postseason on Saturday in an an Eastern Conference Quarterfinals matchup against the New York Knicks.

Despite entering the series as the underdog, what can the Pistons do to advance to the second round of the playoffs? 

@cotydavis_24 and @JohnNiyo talk about the team's playoff chances and NBA award winners.

With three games remaining in the regular season, there is still an opportunity for the Pistons to improve their position in the Eastern Conference standings as they aim to catch the Milwaukee Bucks.

However, should the Pistons stay as the No. 6 seed, would the New York Knicks give Detroit the best chance at a first-round upset? 

Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings' 4-1 loss in Montreal which all but eliminates them from the playoffs for the ninth straight year and Panthers analyst Bill Lindsay is the interview guest on this episode of the OctoPulse podcast.

Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings' slim playoff chances after a 2-1 OT loss in St. Louis and ESPN reporter Emily Kaplan is the interview guest on this episode of the OctoPulse podcast.