Ahead of Thursday's trade deadline, the Detroit Pistons acquired Dennis Schröder, Lindy Waters III and two future second-round picks. Bryce and Omari break down what these moves mean and what approach president of basketball operations Trajan Langdon is taking for the team.

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Bryce and Omari break down the NBA trade landscape heading into Thursday's deadline and examine what options are available to the Detroit Pistons. Is the team likely to make a move given their cap space?

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Bryce and Omari welcome back friend of the pod Laz Jackson to the show. The guys get Laz's overall impression of a Pistons team that’s exceeded beyond expectations for this year. Overall good vibes aren’t enough for this team to seriously compete in the future though, as the trio discusses the Pistons’ need for another primary ball handler. Their conversation ranges from Ausar Thompson’s reps, trade possibilities and what we could learn about the team in a playoff appearance.

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This podcast was recorded 1/19/25

After taking a quick moment to recap the Detroit Lions’ playoff loss, Bryce and Omari begin analyzing the weaknesses of the Pistons by debating who's the second best player on the roster. After the break, the guys offer additional player reviews, including thoughts on Ausar Thompson and Marcus Sasser. To close out the pod, Bryce wrangles with the livestream chat on if this upcoming trade deadline is the right time for a big front office move. 

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Bryce and Omari welcome back Free Press sports columnist Shawn Windsor to discuss what's working well for the Detroit Pistons following their win against the New York Knicks. The guys talk Cade's second strong showing at Madison Square Garden this season and the identity the team is now forming. Shawn also shares his thoughts on Ron Holland and how well the team could contend in the future if the rookie continues to develop. After the break, Omari and Bryce continue the conversation around approaches to the trade-deadline. Later, the guys open the floor to listener questions including analyzing what weaknesses could prevent the Pistons from advancing in the playoffs.

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With their win over the Portland Trail Blazers Monday night, the Detroit Pistons elevated their record to 18-18. Recorded the following afternoon, Bryce and Omari talk the good vibes and excitement the team is earning. The guys break down what’s clicking for the team and filling Jaden Ivey’s spot on the roster. After the break, the guys have a long overdue conversation on Paul Reed’s fiery off the bench play. To close out the pod, Wes joins to play a game of “True or False” with a twist.

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After a quick recap of their time together in Denver, Bryce and Omari get right to business covering the leg injury Jaden Ivey suffered in the 4th quarter against the Orlando Magic Wednesday night. At the time of recording the morning after on 1/2/25, the full extent of Ivey’s injury was not yet known and the guys react in real time to Ivey’s injury report towards the end of the pod.

Operating with the mindset that Ivey’s injury would be severe enough to miss an extended amount of time this season, the guys analyze the nexts steps forward for the team. How might J.B. Bickerstaff alter the roster? Is now the time to start Marcus Sasser? What moves are available with Ausar Thompson and Ron Holland? How much can the veterans on the team fill in for Ivey’s production? Will Ivey’s injury change the team’s calculus at the trade deadline? Should the team make moves to win games now or treat this year solely as an evaluation season? Bryce and Omari explore these questions and options. 

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Bryce and Omari recap the Pistons’ matchups against the Miami Heat and Utah Jazz before taking stock of the team as a whole with one-third of the total season now played. The guys talk Cade’s performance as a two-way player and how well the team looks when he’s paired with Ron Holland and Ausar Thompson. How well do Thompson and Holland compliment Cade? In an evaluation type of year for both, how well have Jalen Duren and Jaden Ivey defined their roles on the team so far? Which players can serve as pillars the team can build around? Have the guys changed their thoughts on how the team should approach the trade deadline or off season? To close out the show, Wes joins the pod but Bryce plays host this time around in a new trivia segment.

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Bryce and Omari pushed back their recording to the evening of 12/17/24 in preparation for additional roster moves by the Detroit Pistons. While the guys awaited the looming breaking news, the duo answered listener questions live. Bryce and Omari go over questions such as Myles Turner’s possible fit with the Pistons, conveying the upcoming draft pick, what’s the next step for the team’s development, Marcus Sasser replacing Malik Beasley’s role and more. The guys offer real time thoughts as the news of the Javante McCoy signing breaks and Wes joins for another game of “Sheed of Sham?" Stay with freep.com/sports as the Detroit Pistons continue to make further roster adjustments.

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Ku Khahil of "Locked on Pistons" is back with Bryce and Omari this week. Together, the trio conduct a vibe check of the season in light of the Pistons’ blowout loss to the Bucks and their noteworthy recent win against the Knicks. After the break, the guys open up the conversation on player evaluations, including Jaden Ivey’s turnover struggles and Jalen Duren’s defensive stumbles. With a sample size of 25 games now played, the trio look to the future and game out what roster moves the team should make next. Should the Pistons pursue an upgraded center at the trade deadline or during the off-season? How can the organization better build around Cade for the future? Should the team consider a “stop-gap” type of a complimentary player to fill in the role next to Cade in the short-term? The guys analyze these hypotheticals and more.

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