The Palace of Pistons Podcast

Aaron Johnson and Jasper Apollonia are back on the Palace of Pistons Podcast, part of the Bleav Podcast Network, to break down the biggest takeaways from the Detroit Pistons’ first preseason game!

The guys discuss why Ausar Thompson looks poised for a breakout season after his impressive preseason performance, how Detroit’s offseason additions have created more lineup versatility, and which Piston could be at risk of falling out of the rotation based on his first preseason showing.

Plus, Aaron and Jasper break down Jalen Duren’s contract extension press conference, what the Pistons center had to say, and how he can get back into the swing of things with the regular season approaching and limited preseason time remaining.

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The Jalen Duren saga is finally over! Aaron Johnson and Jasper Apollonia are back on the Palace of Pistons Podcast to break down Duren signing a five-year, $200 million contract extension with the Detroit Pistons.

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Aaron Johnson is joined by 97.1 The Ticket and WWJ Pistons Pre & Postgame host Jeremy Otto to break down the latest major storylines surrounding the Detroit Pistons. The guys discuss Ausar Thompson's five-year, $155 million extension, the reports that Jalen Duren is turning down Detroit's reported $200 million offer and could be seeking a trade, and the latest details on what actually transpired when the Pistons pursued Kawhi Leonard this offseason. What does Ausar's extension mean for Detroit's future, where does the Duren saga go from here, and how serious was the Pistons' pursuit of Kawhi?

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Aaron Johnson and Jasper Apollonia break down the latest report from Marc Stein that Jalen Duren is increasingly likely to accept the qualifying offer and return to the Detroit Pistons next season. The guys discuss how the Pistons and Duren got to this point, what accepting the qualifying offer would mean for both sides, the risks and benefits of Duren betting on himself, and whether they actually believe Duren will take the qualifying offer or eventually agree to a long-term extension with Detroit.

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On this episode of the Palace of Pistons Podcast, Aaron Johnson and Jasper Apollonia break down Detroit’s key offseason acquisitions and how John Collins, Isaiah Joe, Taurean Prince, and Ebuka Okorie could impact the Pistons this season. The guys examine each player’s strengths, expected role, and fit within Detroit’s roster before diving into the fallout from the NBA’s Kawhi Leonard and Clippers investigation and how it could ultimately impact Jalen Duren and the Pistons.

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On this episode of the Palace of Pistons Podcast, Aaron Johnson takes a closer look at the Eastern Conference and breaks down the league’s top teams heading into the 2026-27 season. With the offseason reshaping the conference around Detroit, Aaron examines how the biggest contenders have improved, which teams have taken a step back, and where the Pistons currently stand among the East’s elite.

Aaron also dives into the latest update in the Jalen Duren contract saga, with reports indicating that Duren and the Pistons are expected to reach an agreement in the range of 4 years and $160 million. What would the deal mean for Detroit’s future, and is that the right price to pay for their young center?

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Aaron Johnson and Jasper Apollonia are back to break down the Detroit Pistons’ newly released 2026-27 regular-season schedule! The guys dive into Detroit’s tough opening stretch, including matchups against Boston, Miami, Philadelphia and New York, while discussing what the Pistons’ 19 nationally televised games say about the franchise’s growing profile around the NBA.

Aaron Johnson and Jasper Apollonia break down the Pistons’ brutal 2026-27 schedule, 19 nationally televised games, Jalen Duren’s contract situation, and the looming Ausar Thompson extension.Then, the focus shifts to Detroit’s biggest offseason contract situations. Is the Jalen Duren contract saga finally nearing its conclusion, and what could his next deal mean for the Pistons’ long-term plans? With Duren’s situation seemingly approaching an end, the clock is also starting to tick on Ausar Thompson’s looming contract extension and the financial decisions Detroit will have to make once Duren is locked in.

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On this episode of the Palace of Pistons Podcast, Mike Anguilano and Aaron Johnson break down the latest developments in the Jalen Duren contract negotiations, including reports that the standoff could stretch into late August and the possibility that Duren ultimately plays on the qualifying offer. The guys discuss what that outcome would mean for both Duren and the Pistons, the leverage each side holds, and how the situation could impact Detroit's long-term plans.

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On this episode of the Palace of Pistons Podcast, Aaron Johnson and Jasper Apollonia break down Detroit's latest trade, sending Caris LeVert to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Taurean Prince and Gary Harris. The guys discuss what the deal means for the Pistons, whether the roster is actually better today than it was at the end of last season, and if fans should be frustrated that Detroit has yet to make a splashier move this offseason.

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The Detroit Pistons have been one of the busiest teams of the offseason, and Aaron Johnson and Jasper Apollonia break down every move on this week's episode of the Palace of Pistons Podcast. The guys discuss Detroit's trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder to acquire Isaiah Joe and what the sharpshooter brings to the Pistons' rotation. They also analyze the free-agent additions of John Collins and Kevin Huerter, examining how both veterans fit alongside Cade Cunningham and the rest of Detroit's young core.

Next, Aaron and Jasper dive into the ongoing contract negotiations between the Pistons and Jalen Duren. Has Trajan Langdon handled the extension talks the right way? Should Detroit lock up its young center now, or is there value in remaining patient? The guys share their perspectives on the negotiations and what a potential deal could look like.

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