Pistons SRD

(1.13) New year's resolution

(2.36) David Stern's passing

(10.44) Drake, aka king of 2010s

(14.35) J Dilla's Uncle vows to keep donut shop open, starts GoFundMe page

(17.05) Sada Baby announces he's no longer signed to Tee Grizzley

(19.49) Alex's Analysis Pistons "tear down dat roster" segment

(33.36) This or that?

(45.22) Pistons upcoming schedule

(53.52) All-Star team voting

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Christmas came early for Pistons SRD as we wrapped up 2019 with two episodes in the final week of the year. Rayvon and Alex invite Southfield Christian Eagles assistant coach Earl Swift on to talk Pistons' plans for 2020. Including whether or not tanking is the right option or scrapping to make the playoffs once again. We break down Christmas games and 1 on 1 matchups between Giannis and Embiid, Kawhi and LeBron, and James Harden vs. the G-League Warriors. Subscribe to our channel on Apple Music and Spotify. Follow us @sportsradiodet @rayvondelmonta @johnleaux. Support for this podcast is through our cash app $jetsmiff and $Ajfoster95.

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Rayvon and Alex catch up with Pistons point guard Reggie Jackson at a meet-n-greet stop. Rayvon and Alex both pick (Bucks, Raptors, Clippers, Nuggets and Rockets) to win on Christmas. 2010s being the worst decade in Pistons franchise history. Light at the end of the 2020s? Subscribe to our pod on Apple Music, Share this with your friends and family. Follow @sportsradiodet and @rayvondelmonta to stay up-to-date with new episodes.

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The Detroit Pistons take on the Dallas Mavericks in Mexico City. In the meantime, Pistons fans troll Reggie Jackson on Twitter. Rayvon thinks Anthony Davis is a bit overhyped. Alex shares his thoughts on the Pistons potentially trading Blake Griffin.

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This week on Pistons SRD, Rayvon and Alex welcome special guest Chris Platte on as we talk Pistons' defensive issues. The Pistons rank 24th in defensive rating, and have fallen to 13th in the East. Despite this, the guys believe the Pistons can and will regain their chemistry once we get the troops back fully healthy. We also talk albums of the decade, per Billboard and Grammys, plus Dave East's new project.

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What's new in the world?

Kaepernick workouts, Lions show interest

Fast food workers demanding $15 wages

Detroit marijuana laws, legalizing sale of recreational pot in Dec. 2019

Pistons talk

Game analysis on Pacers, T-Wolves, and Heat losses

Blake returns against T-Wolves

Preview upcoming games against Hornets and Bulls

This or that? fire debate segment

Knicks firing coach Fizdale?

Miami Heat are true contenders

Pistons news

Sekou Doumbouya G-league analysis

Pistons' draft history

Khyri Thomas out 6 weeks, surgery on right food

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Mike Proe makes his return to Pistons SRD, Alex, Rayvon and Proe talk new movies, Popeyes Chicken Sandwiches, and Pistons' last three games (Nets, Wizards and Knicks).

The guys also talk Michigan and Michigan State basketball., Blake Griffin's return, Andre Drummond's monster season, and team injuries. Ben Simmons vs. Russell Westbrook debate get HEATED. Pistons return home on Monday to take on the Timberwolves and play at Indiana on Friday.

*Correction: 42.45 Tyreke Evans was NOT banned due to human-growth hormone drugs, but rather "drug of abuse" which has not been released under the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program.

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What’s new in the world

World Series Game 7, Nats defeat Astros 6-2

Top 5/10 most searched Halloween costumes this year

Crazy/Funny Halloween stories

Wayne State pledges free tuition for high school kids

Kevin Durant (Nets) and Blake Griffin (Pistons) speak at Forbes

Pistons talk

Pistons played Toronto Raptors (4-1) last night. Lost 125-113

Pistons fall to 2-3 on the season

NBA-wide updates

Early surprises, disappointments thus fur this NBA season.

Stephen Curry breaks his left hand. Out indefinitely 

Joel Embiid and Karl Anthony-Towns fight.

Other News in the World

NCAA allows student-athletes to be compensated off their own brand, image, or likeness.

Michigan QB commit J.D. Johnson announces end of football career due to medical condition (heart condition)

Looking ahead

Pistons at Chicago Bulls (1-4) on Friday

Return home to play Brooklyn Nets (1-3) on Saturday

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Pistons vs. Pacers

Andre Drummond leads all with 32 points, 23 rebounds, 4 blocks, & 3 steals

Luke Kennard adds 30 points, 6/9 (3-pt FG)

Derrick Rose impresses in debut

Blake Griffin injury

Can Pistons hold down the fort while Blake is out a few weeks?

Bucks vs. Philly debate

Mike Proe thinks Philly is the team to beat in the East

Rayvon disagrees, thinks Giannis can overcome Embiid & Simmons

Clippers vs. Lakers

Are you more impressed by the Clippers or more disappointed by the Lakers?

KCP, Dwight Howard made NBA fans sad

New Orleans Pelicans

Zion's injury; Proe has a hot take... thinks Zion's career is OVER

Lonzo didn't play in the 4th quarter...

Pistons vs. Hawks

Pistons open the season at home against Atlanta

*Update; Pistons lose 117-100.

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Rumor Mill

ESPN’s Zach Lowe says Pistons possibly exploring Kyle Lowry trade.

Drummond wants a max contract.

Drummond for D’Angelo Russel trade talks

Preseason Takeaways

Worried about defense

3-2 record including lost to Philly and win against Hornets

Need better shooting

Joe Johnson looked good

Drummond bringing the ball up court starting the offense

NBA-wide updates

Jaylen Brown rejects 4-yr, $80 million offer from Boston Celtics 

Wizards extend Bradley Beal; 2-yr, $72 million

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