The Palace of Pistons Podcast

The Detroit Pistons are feeling the impact of Jalen Duren’s absence, and the Palace of Pistons Podcast is breaking down everything surrounding the team’s latest loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Aaron Johnson and Jasper Apollonia discuss Detroit’s struggles without Duren, how his injury is impacting the team on both ends of the floor, and what the Pistons need to do to overcome his absence. The guys also dive into their latest Stock Up and Stock Down report, highlighting which players are trending in the right direction, who has struggled recently, and what those performances could mean for Detroit moving forward. Finally, the guys look ahead at some important upcoming matchups for the Pistons, including showdowns against the Los Angeles Lakers and Washington Wizards. Can Detroit bounce back and get back on track? Subscribe to the Palace of Pistons Podcast for more Detroit Pistons analysis, discussion, and coverage throughout the 2026-27 NBA season! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Detroit Pistons are off to a 4-1 start to the 2026-27 NBA season, but there are plenty of storylines developing as the team heads into November. Aaron Johnson and Jasper Apollonia return to break down Detroit's strong start, what has stood out through the first five games, and whether the Pistons are showing signs of becoming a legitimate contender in the Eastern Conference. The guys discuss the latest injury to Jalen Duren and what his absence means for the Pistons' rotation, frontcourt depth, and overall outlook moving forward. They also take a closer look at JB Bickerstaff's rotation decisions, including the roles of Ron Holland, rookie Ebuka Okorie, and Taurean Prince, and debate how Detroit should distribute minutes as the season progresses. Additionally, Aaron and Jasper share their early concerns about Ausar Thompson's start to the season and examine what needs to improve in his game. Finally, the guys look ahead at the Detroit Pistons' upcoming November schedule, identify some important matchups, and discuss what the team needs to accomplish to keep its momentum going. Subscribe to the Palace of Pistons Podcast for the latest Detroit Pistons news, NBA analysis, game reactions, player evaluations, and discussion surrounding the future of the franchise! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aaron Johnson and Jasper Apollonia are back on the Palace of Pistons Podcast to break down Detroit’s season-opening comeback victory over the Boston Celtics! The guys discuss Javonte Green’s crucial role in the comeback and why he deserves to play over Ron Holland moving forward. They also dive into Detroit’s improved shooting with Duncan Robinson, Kevin Huerter, and Isaiah Joe, evaluate the performances of Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren, and Ausar Thompson, and explain why the Pistons’ big three will be the driving force behind the team’s success this season. Finally, the guys preview Detroit’s challenging road trip against the Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, and New York Knicks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of the Palace of Pistons Podcast, Aaron Johnson and Jasper Apollonia break down the latest storylines surrounding the Detroit Pistons as the regular season approaches. The guys kick things off by discussing Detroit’s over/under win total of 48.5 wins for the upcoming season. Is this a realistic expectation for the Pistons after last season’s success, or are the expectations getting too high? Next, they discuss Jalen Duren’s first preseason appearance since signing his massive five-year, $200 million contract extension. What did his performance tell us about his development and what fans can expect from him this season? Finally, Aaron and Jasper hand out their preseason winners and losers, highlighting the Pistons players who have stood out so far and those who have struggled to make an impression. Subscribe to the Palace of Pistons Podcast for more Detroit Pistons analysis, news, and discussion throughout the NBA season! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Subscribe to the Palace of Pistons Podcast for the latest Detroit Pistons news, analysis, rumors, and discussion! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.