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. 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.

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. The guys discuss the report that Duren was hoping for a sign-and-trade, how the tense contract negotiations impacted his relationship and image with the Pistons and their fanbase, and whether those feelings can be put in the past now that a deal is finally done. They also discuss how quickly Duren can get integrated back into the team, what the extension means for Detroit moving forward, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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? 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 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. 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 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.