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Welcome to The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast, brought to you by the staff of Detroit Bad Boys. Your hosts Wes Davenport and Blake Silverman break down the latest news and analyze the biggest players leading the Pistons' restoration.
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Fresh off the Pistons 119-113 victory over the Boston Celtics, Blake and Wes hop on the mics to break down all the fun from the Pistons’ home opener. They discuss how teams are guarding Cade, and how the team might counter it, the impressive play from Ausar Thompson and Ron Holland, and why Tobias Harris was and has been an unsung hero. The guys then turn to overall trends from games one through three, which play has been there favorite so far, and just how impactful Isaiah Stewart has been.Oh, and happy 100th episode! Cheers to 100 more.You can watch the entire episode on our YouTube channelFollow Wes Davenport on Twitter @TheRealWesD3Follow Blake Silverman on Twitter @BlakeSilvermanFollow Detroit Bad Boys on Twitter @DetroitBadBoysWant to hear your voice on the Pindown? Call (313) 355-2717 and leave your question as a voicemail! The guys will play your message and answer your question on that week’s episode! All we ask is that you keep your questions to under 45 seconds.
Finally! The NBA offseason has come to a close, the Pistons have wrapped up their preseason slate — it’s time for some real basketball! And Blake and Wes have just the guest to get us ready. Robbie Bettelton (Bobby Buckets) joins the show to give a deep dive into the preseason games and preview the regular season. He provides insight into one major positive trend from these four preseason games and one that the team should work on. The guys also discuss Jaden Ivey’s injury and why the team should NOT go out and sign a free agent to fill the void, yet. As well, the trio breaks down the lineups they are most excited to see, how the team matches up with the Chicago Bulls and which new Piston is likely to start in Jaden Ivey’s stead.We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode!You can watch the entire episode on our YouTube channelFollow Wes Davenport on Twitter @TheRealWesD3Follow Blake Silverman on Twitter @BlakeSilvermanFollow Detroit Bad Boys on Twitter @DetroitBadBoysWant to hear your voice on the Pindown? Call (313) 355-2717 and leave your question as a voicemail! The guys will play your message and answer your question on that week’s episode! All we ask is that you keep your questions to under 45 seconds.
Preseason basketball has begun and Blake and Wes are here to break down all you need to know from the Pistons first two games! First, they discuss why Cade’s performance has been so incredible in the context of his previous preseason showings. They explore Ausar Thompson’s role so far, how has his handle looked? Where can he improve? In what situations will he succeed most often with the ball in his hands? And how much will we see point-Ausar in the season with a healthy Jaden Ivey. Speaking of, they also discuss Ivey looking rusty in the first game, Ron Holland looking comfortable, and why all of this positivity can be linked back to JB Bickerstaff and the coaching continuity over the summer.We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episodeYou can watch the entire episode on our YouTube channelFollow Wes Davenport on Twitter @TheRealWesD3Follow Blake Silverman on Twitter @BlakeSilvermanFollow Detroit Bad Boys on Twitter @DetroitBadBoysWant to hear your voice on the Pindown? Call (313) 355-2717 and leave your question as a voicemail! The guys will play your message and answer your question on that week’s episode! All we ask is that you keep your questions to under 45 seconds.
Welcome to the official NBA year! Blake and Wes break down the most exciting elements of Pistons media day, from Ausar Thompson and Ron Holland channeling their inner Dolly Parton-s, to Jaden Ivey’s health and Isaiah Stewart’s three-point shooting, the guys open the show with it all. They then explore how the team may counter Ausar being guarded by opposing bigs, the potential impact of Jalen Duren adding a floater to his offensive game and, most importantly, which player is going to drop 50-points this season! Finally, the guys end the show with a message of calm for all worried fans — the floor spacing will not be as bad as it was two years ago. Rest easy and dream of Pistons basketball, but maybe forget the walk down memory lane Wes and Blake take, exploring the “shooters” that unfortunate Pistons team had on the roster in 2023-2024.We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode!You can watch the entire episode on our YouTube channelFollow Wes Davenport on Twitter @TheRealWesD3Follow Blake Silverman on Twitter @BlakeSilvermanFollow Detroit Bad Boys on Twitter @DetroitBadBoysWant to hear your voice on the Pindown? Call (313) 355-2717 and leave your question as a voicemail! The guys will play your message and answer your question on that week’s episode! All we ask is that you keep your questions to under 45 seconds.
With media day on the horizon, Wes and Blake talk about what they're most interested to hear from Trajan Langdon, J.B. Bickerstaff and the Pistons' players ahead of the new season. Plus, the guys pick a few duos that they think will be most important to the team's success next year.We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode.You can watch the entire episode on our YouTube channelFollow Wes Davenport on Twitter @TheRealWesD3Follow Blake Silverman on Twitter @BlakeSilvermanFollow Detroit Bad Boys on Twitter @DetroitBadBoysWant to hear your voice on the Pindown? Call (313) 355-2717 and leave your question as a voicemail! The guys will play your message and answer your question on that week’s episode! All we ask is that you keep your questions to under 45 seconds.
Blake and Wes continue to discuss ceilings and floors this week. Just how good might Ron Holland be this year? Could he push to start? They break down the steady veteran play we can expect out of LeVert and Robinson, and dive into which young player on the roster is most likely to have a breakout season.We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode.You can watch the entire episode on our YouTube channelFollow Wes Davenport on Twitter @TheRealWesD3Follow Blake Silverman on Twitter @BlakeSilvermanFollow Detroit Bad Boys on Twitter @DetroitBadBoysWant to hear your voice on the Pindown? Call (313) 355-2717 and leave your question as a voicemail! The guys will play your message and answer your question on that week’s episode! All we ask is that you keep your questions to under 45 seconds.
Could Cade Cunningham be an MVP candidate? Is the national media, somehow, overrating the Pistons? Blake and Wes dive deep into these questions and more. They predict what the absolute ceiling and floor stat-lines for all of Cade, Ivey, Ausar and Duren. They also discuss whether or not the Pistons truly are contenders or if that is a bit premature.We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode.You can watch the entire episode on our YouTube channelFollow Wes Davenport on Twitter @TheRealWesD3Follow Blake Silverman on Twitter @BlakeSilvermanFollow Detroit Bad Boys on Twitter @DetroitBadBoysWant to hear your voice on the Pindown? Call (313) 355-2717 and leave your question as a voicemail! The guys will play your message and answer your question on that week’s episode! All we ask is that you keep your questions to under 45 seconds.
With August nearing its close, we surprisingly have some Pistons news to discuss. With Malik Beasley potentially on the table to come back to the Pistons (or sign with another team), how would that look if he ends up back in Detroit? Plus, Trajan Langdon's recent interview with Hunter Patterson of The Athletic gives us plenty to cover with the future of Jalen Duren and Jaden Ivey, as well as the front office's overarching plan.We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode.You can watch the entire episode on our YouTube channelFollow Wes Davenport on Twitter @TheRealWesD3Follow Blake Silverman on Twitter @BlakeSilvermanFollow Detroit Bad Boys on Twitter @DetroitBadBoysWant to hear your voice on the Pindown? Call (313) 355-2717 and leave your question as a voicemail! The guys will play your message and answer your question on that week’s episode! All we ask is that you keep your questions to under 45 seconds.
Pistons news? In August? We could not have picked a better time for the host of Pistons Talk, Anthony, to join the show. The guys break down Javonte Green’s addition to the roster and how he may fit as injury depth. They look at the schedule and quickly dive into a rare opportunity — economics and basketball broadcasts (which made Wes rather excited). They also attempt to match the starter up against the Rockets and Magic.We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode.You can watch the entire episode on our YouTube channelFollow Wes Davenport on Twitter @TheRealWesD3Follow Blake Silverman on Twitter @BlakeSilvermanFollow Detroit Bad Boys on Twitter @DetroitBadBoysWant to hear your voice on the Pindown? Call (313) 355-2717 and leave your question as a voicemail! The guys will play your message and answer your question on that week’s episode! All we ask is that you keep your questions to under 45 seconds.
There are some things that just stand out more in-person than they do through broadcast. Laz Jackson joins the show to break down what he saw from these Pistons while down in Las Vegas. He and Wes also break down the impact the current restricted free agent crop may have on Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren’s contract extensions, how many national TV games the team may have and if Amir Coffey or Devon Carter could be Piston targets before camp starts.We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode.You can watch the entire episode on our YouTube channelFollow Wes Davenport on Twitter @TheRealWesD3Follow Blake Silverman on Twitter @BlakeSilvermanFollow Detroit Bad Boys on Twitter @DetroitBadBoysWant to hear your voice on the Pindown? Call (313) 355-2717 and leave your question as a voicemail! The guys will play your message and answer your question on that week’s episode! All we ask is that you keep your questions to under 45 seconds.
What yard work projects do you have going on right now? Yes, the guys do touch on that. But, hey, it’s August in the NBA! Robbie Bettelon rejoins the show to break down the Pistons offseason and look ahead into the future. But first, they all throw out a few book and movie recommendations to get you through this dead period. They then break down if Malik Beasley could still return, and, if so, how he would fit. Questions surrounding extensions for Ivey and Duren, as well as Ausar Thompson. Speaking of the young core, which are you most confident will still be on the roster in four years?We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode.You can watch the entire episode on our YouTube channelFollow Wes Davenport on Twitter @TheRealWesD3Follow Blake Silverman on Twitter @BlakeSilvermanFollow Detroit Bad Boys on Twitter @DetroitBadBoysWant to hear your voice on the Pindown? Call (313) 355-2717 and leave your question as a voicemail! The guys will play your message and answer your question on that week’s episode! All we ask is that you keep your questions to under 45 seconds.
Summer League has wrapped up and we are fully in the dog-days of the NBA schedule. But there is plenty to be excited about with the Detroit Pistons! Blake and Wes break down Ron Holland’s impressive showing at summer league and Chaz Lanier performing at expectation. They also discuss some minor concern for Bobbie Klintman, if there is enough shooting in the rotation and whether or not there is any credence to the recent Cam Thomas rumors.We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode.You can watch the entire episode on our YouTube channelFollow Wes Davenport on Twitter @TheRealWesD3Follow Blake Silverman on Twitter @BlakeSilvermanFollow Detroit Bad Boys on Twitter @DetroitBadBoysWant to hear your voice on the Pindown? Call (313) 355-2717 and leave your question as a voicemail! The guys will play your message and answer your question on that week’s episode! All we ask is that you keep your questions to under 45 seconds.
With some time to digest the Pistons' offseason moves, what's your opinion on the adjusted roster? Detroit Bad Boys own Robbie Bettelon joins the Pindown this week to answer that question and dive into each acquisition and departure. Plus, with Summer League underway, Blake and Robbie react to the summer Pistons' first game and dominant showing from Ron Holland. With four games left in Las Vegas, what should we take away from the exhibitions?We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode.You can watch the entire episode on our YouTube channelFollow Wes Davenport on Twitter @TheRealWesD3Follow Blake Silverman on Twitter @BlakeSilvermanFollow Detroit Bad Boys on Twitter @DetroitBadBoysWant to hear your voice on the Pindown? Call (313) 355-2717 and leave your question as a voicemail! The guys will play your message and answer your question on that week’s episode! All we ask is that you keep your questions to under 45 seconds.
At the conclusion of the second night of the NBA draft, we finally have the first bit of real Pistons news since the Playoffs. Chaz Lanier is your newest Piston after being selected with the 37th pick in the draft. The Pistons were quite through both nights, choosing to stand pat at take the board as it falls for them. Wes and Blake break down Lanier, what is strengths are and what his role may be. Does this impact the free agency of Tim Hardaway Jr. or Malik Beasley? What does this selection tell us about the mindset of the front office?We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode.You can watch the entire episode on our YouTube channelFollow Wes Davenport on Twitter @TheRealWesD3Follow Blake Silverman on Twitter @BlakeSilvermanFollow Detroit Bad Boys on Twitter @DetroitBadBoysWant to hear your voice on the Pindown? Call (313) 355-2717 and leave your question as a voicemail! The guys will play your message and answer your question on that week’s episode! All we ask is that you keep your questions to under 45 seconds.
Ahead of Game 7 of the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder, Blake and Wes look ahead to next week's NBA draft. They break down whether there is an opportunity for the Pistons to trade up into the first round and examine potential trade partners. With trade season in full swing, where do we land on the many fake trades involving the Pistons that have been circulating online? And who will be the long-term No. 2 option to Cade Cunningham?We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode.You can watch the entire episode on our YouTube channelFollow Wes Davenport on Twitter @TheRealWesD3Follow Blake Silverman on Twitter @BlakeSilvermanFollow Detroit Bad Boys on Twitter @DetroitBadBoysWant to hear your voice on the Pindown? Call (313) 355-2717 and leave your question as a voicemail! The guys will play your message and answer your question on that week’s episode! All we ask is that you keep your questions to under 45 seconds.
The draft is just around the corner. The PERFECT time to bring in an absolute expert, Bryce Simon of Motor City Hoops, the Pistons Pulse Podcast, Game Theory, and the Motor City Hoops Substack! Blake and Wes interview Bryce about a few names that could peak the Pistons’ interest this year. They discuss the international man of mystery, Hansen Yang; an exciting guard in Ben Saraf; an uber physical forward in Noah Penda; a tremendously skilled stretch big in Maxime Raynaud; and a plug and play drop coverage big in Ryan Kalkbrenner. We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode.You can watch the entire episode on our YouTube channelFollow Wes Davenport on Twitter @TheRealWesD3Follow Blake Silverman on Twitter @BlakeSilvermanFollow Detroit Bad Boys on Twitter @DetroitBadBoysWant to hear your voice on the Pindown? Call (313) 355-2717 and leave your question as a voicemail! The guys will play your message and answer your question on that week’s episode! All we ask is that you keep your questions to under 45 seconds.
While the Thunder and Pacers duel it out on the biggest stage, the Pistons are locked into full offseason mode. With the rumors of interest in Naz Reid and Myles Turner, Wes and Blake break down how that interest may play out if the Pistons choose to use cap space this summer rather than operating as an over the cap team. They also discuss how far Jaden Ivey is or is not away from being a very good number two option, a few names to potentially target for the backup forward position and, of course, that crazy come from behind victory in game one for the Pacers.We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode.You can watch the entire episode on our YouTube channelFollow Wes Davenport on Twitter @TheRealWesD3Follow Blake Silverman on Twitter @BlakeSilvermanFollow Detroit Bad Boys on Twitter @DetroitBadBoysWant to hear your voice on the Pindown? Call (313) 355-2717 and leave your question as a voicemail! The guys will play your message and answer your question on that week’s episode! All we ask is that you keep your questions to under 45 seconds.
All of Tim Hardaway Jr, Malik Beasley and Denis Schroder are entering free agency — how many should the Pistons try to bring back? Blake and Wes look at each of these players and discuss their value to the Pistons. Is Schroder still needed with Ivey coming back? Can they afford to keep Beasley? The guys also discuss the possible contract extensions for Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren, prioritizing depth this offseason and if there is any risk the team takes a step back next year. On top of it all, they also break down some Memorial Day grilling.We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode.You can watch the entire episode on our YouTube channelFollow Wes Davenport on Twitter @TheRealWesD3Follow Blake Silverman on Twitter @BlakeSilvermanFollow Detroit Bad Boys on Twitter @DetroitBadBoysWant to hear your voice on the Pindown? Call (313) 355-2717 and leave your question as a voicemail! The guys will play your message and answer your question on that week’s episode! All we ask is that you keep your questions to under 45 seconds.
Blake and Wes are here to guide us through the offseason, but first, they take a deep dive into the offseason for Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren. What is the one thing Ivey can improve to make yet another leap next year? Is it a good idea to have him play off movement more often? And what of Duren developing a free throw line jumper? Would that open up the offense? The guys also discuss Ausar at the four, the draft lottery and make an NBA finals prediction.We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode.You can watch the entire episode on our YouTube channelFollow Wes Davenport on Twitter @TheRealWesD3Follow Blake Silverman on Twitter @BlakeSilvermanFollow Detroit Bad Boys on Twitter @DetroitBadBoysWant to hear your voice on the Pindown? Call (313) 355-2717 and leave your question as a voicemail! The guys will play your message and answer your question on that week’s episode! All we ask is that you keep your questions to under 45 seconds.
The Pistons have entered the offseason, but, honestly, the vibes are very positive. Rightfully so! This young group took a 3-seeded Knicks team to 3 games! Wes and Blake look back on the playoffs — what was the best moment, is parity in the league leading to more unpredictable outcomes? They also look forward to the offseason and consider what may happen, what they want to see and what is most likely.We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode.You can watch the entire episode on our YouTube channelFollow Wes Davenport on Twitter @TheRealWesD3Follow Blake Silverman on Twitter @BlakeSilvermanFollow Detroit Bad Boys on Twitter @DetroitBadBoysWant to hear your voice on the Pindown? Call (313) 355-2717 and leave your question as a voicemail! The guys will play your message and answer your question on that week’s episode! All we ask is that you keep your questions to under 45 seconds.
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