Podcasts about Detroit Pistons

Justin, Rob, and JKM have finally reassembled and are ready to talk hoops and discuss what they think they know about the highly anticipated 2026-27 NBA season. Now that LeBron is no longer a Laker, has the front office built a team that complements Luka? Is reigning Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg ready to take that next step in his development? Are the Western Conference champion Spurs poised to take the Western crown again? (14:00) - Luka's Lakers(28:00) - Wolves add Jonathan Kuminga(37:45) - Cooper Flagg in year two(57:00) - Prove-it-year Pistons(1:07:00) - Spurs Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann Producers: Victoria Valencia, Clifford Augustin, and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse and Justin Cousart, Kevin is joined by Andy Jordan this week to first discuss James Harden's return to Cleveland on a 3-year deal. Why this deal felt inevitable and if the Cavs can make another serious run at the East this season. Next, the guys dive into Klay Thompson's arrival in South Beach. Does Klay bring enough shooting to alleviate Miami's spacing concerns? Plus a look at where the Heat are expected to end up in the East and how they could improve their depth. Meanwhile out West, Jonathan Kuminga is headed to Minnesota on a 2-year deal and Demar DeRozan is headed to Denver. Can either the Wolves or Nuggets keep pace with the Thunder and Spurs this season? Also, a look at why Minnesota moving to the East would make sense if the NBA expands and Andy's Eats returns. Leave to the show wherever you get your podcasts and watch the show on YouTube!

A report from Yahoo Sports' Jake Fischer about Duren-Pistons negotiations has the guys VERY concerned.

Mike and Rico take a couple of your calls on Jake Fischer's report about the ongoing Duren/Pistons contract negotiations.

Mike and Rico dished on Tarik Skubal's return to Detroit this weekend and whether he'll be booed or cheered by the fans. Then, they reacted to a report from Jake Fischer about the latest in the contract negotiations between the Pistons and Jalen Duren that does NOT make Trajan Langdon and the organization look good.

Omari Sankofa II brings back his dad for another father-son summer special. The Sankofas grade out the Detroit Pistons’ offseason and later play a mock-draft with the chat. Follow Omari on X: @omarisankofa Read the latest from Omari on freep.com/sports/pistons Follow Bryce on X: @MotorCityHoops Read the latest from Bryce on Substack Pick up "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

On this episode of the Charity Charge Show, host Grayson Harris sits down with Erika Swilley, Executive Director of the NBPA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the National Basketball Players Association. Swilley explains how the foundation turns NBA player fines into matching grants. Her core message applies to any nonprofit leader: intent is not enough, and lasting impact comes from focus, not volume.About the guest. Erika Swilley has spent more than two decades in sports philanthropy, including senior community and social responsibility roles with the Detroit Pistons, Golden State Warriors, and Chicago Sky. She now leads the NBPA Foundation, where she created the Fined and Philanthropic campaign and advises active and retired players on building genuine, durable community impact.Quick SummaryThe NBPA Foundation funds much of its work through pooled player fines, then matches player donations up to $25,000 a year for active players and $15,000 for many retired players.The Fined and Philanthropic campaign educates players, agents, and families on where fine money goes and how to tap the match.Swilley pushes players away from one-off events like turkey drives and toward year-round, focused giving that builds a legacy.Most young players are steered away from starting their own foundation and toward donor-advised funds, fiscal sponsors, or established nonprofits.Nonprofits can connect with the foundation through its website or LinkedIn to be considered for player partnerships.Inside the NBPA Foundation: how player fines fund community workThe NBPA Foundation is a nonprofit that channels NBA player fine money into community programming led by the players themselves. When players receive technical fouls or ejections, those fines are pooled and, at the end of the season, split between NBA Cares and the foundation.The foundation then reinvests those dollars through a matching grant program that has existed since 2015. Engagement has climbed sharply under Swilley, who describes the model as non-traditional because so much of the funding starts as penalties. In the 2025 offseason, the NBPA reported distributing roughly $1.6 million in matching grants from fine money.Player statusAnnual matching grant capActive players | Up to $25,000 per yearEligible retired players | Up to $15,000 per yearFined and Philanthropic: turning penalties into purposeFined and Philanthropic is the campaign Swilley created to show players exactly where their fine money goes and how to put it to work. Many players assumed their fines vanished into a black hole with no idea the money funded community programs they could tap.The campaign uses simple, memorable touches, including hats that tell players where their fine dollars land. The goal is awareness across the full circle around a player, meaning agents, family members, and team staff. Swilley spent 19 years on the team side without knowing these resources existed, so she built the campaign to close that exact gap.

The guys do part 2 of "Can We Say That?"

In this episode of The Baseline NBA Podcast, we welcome Uriah Young from the BBall Now and Then Podcast for another edition of They Reminisce Over You. This time, we shine the spotlight on Detroit Pistons legend Isiah Thomas, exploring why “Zeke” remains one of the most underappreciated greats in NBA history.We revisit Thomas' greatness, legendary moments, competitive fire, and the very trait that helped make him great — while also becoming part of his complicated legacy. It's a celebration of one of the greatest guards to ever play the game.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/support.Visit: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS and use code CLNS and get $50 in lineups.This show was sponsored in part by Raycon: Visit https://buyraycon.com/baseline for 20% off new buds!Get NBA League Pass: https://link.nba.com/LP19MG Looking to book a vacation? Our travel partner Exquiste Travel & Tours has you covered: Call 954-228-5479 or visit https://exquisitetravelandtours.com/Discover our favorite podcast gear & shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroupWant to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Budget-friendly collaborations welcome! https://bit.ly/19GuestFollow The Baseline on X: https://twitter.com/nbabaselineFollow The Baseline on IG: https://instagram.com/nba_baseline

Valenti and Brendan Schabath (in for Rico) opened up today's show with a conversation about a meltdown from Sergio Garcia at this past Masters that may or may not have incidentally ended LIV Golf. They carried this into the second hour before reacting to the latest undesirable report about the discord between Jalen Duren and the Pistons in their ongoing "negotiations". The guys talked about why judges need to stay out of college sports in the third hour and then had a discussion in response to an article from the Detroit Free Press highlighting the "unluckiness" of the Tigers bullpen.

The guys carried over their conversation about golf meltdowns into the second hour. Then, they reacted to and discussed a report that paints the Duren/Pistons "negotiations" in an even more negative light.

This new Duren/Pistons report is NOT ideal...

The guys give each other a couple thought experiments, then create a team in an All-Time Pistons draft. Let us know whose starting five you think is better in the comments!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 Robbie Bettelon on Twitter ⁠@RobbieBettelonFollow 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.

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. The guys discuss the schedule, national exposure, Duren, Ausar and what could be one of the most important stretches of roster-building in the Pistons' recent history. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's day three of us broadcasting from the A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort near Elk Rapids for our annual Fall Football Summit. Throughout the show, we're talking about the Detroit Tigers, Michigan and Michigan State Athletics, and more as we were joined by some of our great guests. We kicked off the show talking with former Major Leaguer John Vander Wal. He and Huge talked about where the Tigers are currently at in the standings, talked about where this team would be if Skubal was still with the team, talked about expectations moving forward, and more. We were then joined by George Blaha who is the voice of MSU Football and the Pistons. He told us what his expectations are for the Spartans this Football season, talked about what Pat Fitzgerald brings to the program, and more. We were then joined by Steve Goff from the Lansing Sports Network. He told us what his expectations are for Fitzgerald and the Spartans this season. In our second hour, we were joined by Tim Staudt from Staudt on Sports in Lansing. He and Huge looked ahead to the start of the Spartan Football season, talked about MSU hiring Dan Bartholomae as their new Athletic Director, and more. Jim Comparoni from SpartanMag.com then joined us. He told us about what his expectations are for MSU Football this season, talked about the Bartholomae hire, and more. Anthony Broome from theWolverine.com then joined us. He updated us on how Michigan has looked in camp lately, talked about the biggest priorities for Michigan Football, and more. In our final hour, Huge was joined by Chris Balas and Doug Skene from theWolverine.com to talk about Michigan and Michigan State Football and the rest of the Big Ten, the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions and the rest of the NFL, and so much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We were joined by George Blaha who is the voice of MSU Football and the Pistons. He told us what his expectations are for the Spartans this Football season, talked about what Pat Fitzgerald brings to the program, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's day three of us broadcasting from the A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort near Elk Rapids for our annual Fall Football Summit. Throughout the show, we're talking about the Detroit Tigers, Michigan and Michigan State Athletics, and more as we were joined by some of our great guests. We kicked off the show talking with former Major Leaguer John Vander Wal. He and Huge talked about where the Tigers are currently at in the standings, talked about where this team would be if Skubal was still with the team, talked about expectations moving forward, and more. We were then joined by George Blaha who is the voice of MSU Football and the Pistons. He told us what his expectations are for the Spartans this Football season, talked about what Pat Fitzgerald brings to the program, and more. We were then joined by Steve Goff from the Lansing Sports Network. He told us what his expectations are for Fitzgerald and the Spartans this season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stoney needs to watch every Detroit sports game, no matter how bad the team is. Is this crazy? Valenti sure thinks so.

0:00 ... Ross opens the show and introduces the panel .... episode #262 is dedicated to Carmelo Anthony, who set the New York Knicks single game scoring record with 62 points. 0:58 ... Bruce introduces Mike Wise, whose career as an NBA writer has taken him to major outlets like the New York Times, the Washington Post, ESPN, and several other stops along the way.  He was even a rickshaw driver for one of the greatest ballers in the history of basketball. 2:58 ... Mike tells the story of how he befriended Magic Johnson as a high school kid in Hawaii and they played ball with all of his friends. 4:35 ... Mike reflects on the Knicks 2026 championship run and how improbable some of the games were. 7:29 ... Was OG Anunoby's tip in one of the greatest plays in the history of Madison Square Garden? 8:56 ... Mike remembers how Jalen Brunson's dad Rick was a member of the 1999 Knicks team with little Jalen playing around on the court and how that little kid became perhaps the second greatest Knick ever.  Brunson amazes Mike with his skills on the court. 10:56 ... Mike on Knicks fans ... were they as sophisticated as they thought they were? 16:07 .... LeBron goes to Philly and continues his quest to be recognized as the GOAT if he can win 1-2 more championships.  Mike feels LBJ still has a lot to give. 20:18 ... Which opening night matchup is Mike looking forward to the most?  Thunder vs Spurs and Wemby vs Holmgren?  Mike explains. 22:26 ... Ross likes the opener between the Sixers and Knicks as his choice. 23:12 ... What about the Celtics vs Pistons at 2:00pm on a Tuesday as the opener for those two teams? 24:27 ... Has social media made it more difficult for reporters to build relationships with players? 26:38 ... Mike has a great story about Kobe Bryant and how Kobe and he took a car ride where Kobe's musical tastes were on display. 29:05 ... Mike praises two of the best PR guys in the business, Jeff Twiss and Raymond Ridder for their willingness to help reporters gain access to players. 31:10 ... World B asks Mike who his most enjoyable players were to cover ... Bruce Bowen was at the top of his list.  Roger Mason and Garrett Temple were two others.  Temple's dad Collis broke the color barrier at LSU and Garrrett told Mike how his Dad shouted down a future Ku Klux Klan grand wizard on the LSU campus. 34:22 .... Mike has an incredible story about Charles Barkley and how they met in Panama where Mike now lives. 36:00 ... Mike tells a story about Larry Bird and how Barkley showed him a video where Bird did a favor for someone that is mind boggling in its generosity. 38:17 ... Barkley had words of inspiration for Mike's son Oliver during their visit .... and more than a few "F Bombs" were used in the conversation. 38:51 ... Sophie Cunningham has made a lot of enemies due to her opposition to transgender females competing against natural born females.  Mike checks in with his thoughts on the controversy. 41:57 ... Cunningham has publicly stood up for her teammate Caitlin Clark and Bruce was wondering if that may be contributing to some of the animosity towards her from other WNBA players. 44:01 ... Ross asks Mike for his opinion on the Steve Ballmer/Kawhi Leonard/Aspiration investigation. 46:41 ... Bruce is most bothered by the way the investigation has held up the trade involving the Raptors and Clippers and how players like Brandon Ingram and Gradey Dick as well as Leonard are collatoral damage and how unfair it is to them. 47:59 ... Mike thinks there's a good story yet to be written about Kawhi's Uncle Dennis, who may be kind of shady. 49:05 ... Bruce asks Mike, who is good friends with Jeanie Buss what he thinks about the news that Jeanie is taking legal action against her family members who are trying to sell the Buss family's remaining ownership stake in the Lakers. 52:12 ... Bruce thanks Mike for joining the show 53:22 ... Mike has one final story about "Earvin" Johnson on his way out the door ... 54:05 ... Ross wraps the show and says goodbye! TRT 54:38           Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Galen Walker, musician, film producer, Stacy Bruce from Paws and Stripes, and legendary guitarist/musician (Guns 'N' Roses, Slash's SnakePit) all join TJ to talk about The Pistons for Patriots Ride and event this weekend to support Veterans and Paws and Stripes, Aug. 22-23rd beginning at Thunderbird Harley Davidson and ends at the NM EXPO. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start the show with the news of Russell Westbrook's retirement. A look back at their favorite Brodie moments and how he will be remembered overall. Next, a dive into the NBA's schedule release, including opening night, Christmas, MLK Day and the NBA Cup. In Who's Ballin Who's Fallin, KG finally gets his number retired by the Timberwolves, the Lakers controversial sale, Brandon Clarke's family getting paid after all and Willie Cauley-Stein's regrets. Finally, another round of Immaculate Grid. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts and watch the show on YouTube.

Legendary ABC/ESPN and MSG Network play-by-play voice Mike Breen joins the show to relive the New York Knicks' first NBA championship in 53 years — from the emotional final buzzer to the alumni who finally got their ring. Breen opens up about Jalen Brunson's transformation from a doubted free-agent signing into the franchise's heart and soul, what it was like watching Patrick Ewing and the Knicks' old guard experience the title firsthand, and the behind-the-scenes chemistry that makes a broadcast booth work — including his 25-plus-year partnership with Walt "Clyde" Frazier. The conversation also digs into the wide-open Eastern Conference heading into next season: LeBron James' surprise move, the Boston Celtics' cap-driven Jaylen Brown trade, sleeper teams like Detroit and Toronto, and why repeating as champion is one of the hardest things to do in sports. Whether you're a die-hard Knicks fan, an NBA junkie, or just love hearing how a Hall of Fame broadcaster prepares for game night, this episode has it all. In this episode: Reliving the Knicks' historic championship win Jalen Brunson's journey from Dallas backup to franchise leader Patrick Ewing, Bernard King and the Knicks alumni's emotional return Mike Breen's broadcast chemistry with Clyde Frazier, Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson LeBron James joining Philadelphia and the stacked Eastern Conference Predictions for the Knicks, Celtics, Pistons and more next season

You already know the Minnesota State Fair is the best, but Yelp has some interesting picks for the rest of the top 3. Plus one petty Pistons fan and a McWedding in the works. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Detroit Pistons writer Coty Davis returned to the NBA Panel!

Bryce, Omari, and producer Wes Davenport interrupt your regularly scheduled Pistons Pulse episode with a trio of Detroit Pistons themed trivia rounds to break through the offseason blues. Wes leads off by hosting another true or false edition of “Sheed or Sham?” Later, Omari and Bryce take their own turns hosting trivia challenges. Follow Omari on X: @omarisankofa Read the latest from Omari on freep.com/sports/pistons Follow Bryce on X: @MotorCityHoops Read the latest from Bryce on Substack Pick up "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

It's that time of year; summer is winding down, baseball season is heating up, and football season is just getting going. The NFL Hall of Fame game had big time viewers, but are people excited for NFL and college football like the old days? The Tigers continue their hot play since the trade deadline, but is being 'sellers' good for baseball? Lions injuries, NBA schedule release, and more. Take a listen and hit us up @3pointpod! Thanks to: Memorial Healthcare Wellness Center, Blackstone's Public House, Nelson House Funeral Home, Success Group Mortgage & Servicing, Kori Shook & Associates, Jacobs Insurance, AZee Branding Solutions, Pickpocket Sports & Outdoors, Lebowsky Center, Marrs Furniture & Mattress Barn, Shiawassee County Fair, Nichols Painting, SportsNet MI

On today's episode of 3 Championship Drive, Lance Caporossi reacts to the Detroit Pistons opening the 2026-27 NBA season against the Boston Celtics on October 20. Detroit will officially begin the season on Opening Day in a nationally televised matchup, setting the stage for a major test right out of the gate.Lance then makes the case for why Ausar Thompson is more important to the Pistons' long-term success than Jalen Duren. What does Ausar's defensive impact, versatility, and development mean for Detroit's championship aspirations?The Jalen Duren situation also continues to dominate the conversation. More teams are reportedly showing interest in a potential sign-and-trade for Duren, but Detroit has reportedly been unwilling to take calls. Lance discusses whether the Pistons are making the right decision by standing firm or if they should at least listen to offers.If you're looking for Detroit Pistons news, Boston Celtics vs. Pistons, Jalen Duren trade rumors, Ausar Thompson, Cade Cunningham, Pistons Opening Day, NBA trade rumors, and Detroit basketball, this episode of 3 Championship Drive has you covered.If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to follow 3 Championship Drive on Spotify and subscribe on YouTube for daily Detroit Pistons coverage. From trade rumors and free agency to NBA Draft scouting reports and game analysis, we've got Pistons fans covered all year long. Leave a 5-star rating, share the podcast with another Pistons fan, and join the conversation in the comments. New episodes every week.

Rico made his return, and he & Valenti immediately tackled the ongoing, worsening issue of NIL in college football. They took this topic up to the second hour, where they touched on the lack of resolution between Duren and the Pistons before spending some time discussing with themselves and the people whether they're re-engaged with the Tigers. The guys wrapped up the show in the final hour with their thoughts on Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch and which is closer to returning from injury.

How has the Jalen Duren contract situation not been figured out yet?

Valenti and Rico discussed their lack of understanding of the Pistons still not coming to a contract agreement with Jalen Duren. They quickly transitioned from this to whether they (and by extension, the people) are re-engaged with the Tigers amidst their solid stretch.

It's just the two of them this week — Harp's off in San Antonio, so Robert Horry and Rob Jenners are running the show solo, old-school style. No Shoot Around this Friday either, so they're packing everything into one episode.   They start with the good stuff: the NBA dropped a taste of the schedule, and the Christmas Day slate is loaded — Spurs-Knicks, Heat-Celtics, Sixers-Lakers (hello LeBron revenge tour), Thunder-Wolves, and Nuggets-Warriors closing it out. Bob and Rob debate whether Denver deserved the marquee spot over Dallas, and that turns into a bigger conversation about how much longer Jokic and Steph stick around their current teams — and why neither of them should ever, ever run for office.   From there it's opening week previews, a Pistons discussion that gets real about the Jalen Duren contract standoff, and Bob's old war stories about guys faking injuries to force a new deal. Then the Kawhi Leonard stuff. Another secret endorsement deal surfaced this week — this time with Daktronics — and the guys walk through it, plus the resurfaced details from the Lakers' 2019 free agency pitch that the league is now investigating. They get into whether the Clippers star actually suits up this season and what it means if the NBA lets this slide.   Also on deck: Dillon Brooks cashing in with a $73 million extension from the Spurs, Wemby flying the whole Spurs roster to Paris for a mini training camp, and Robert's take on a young guy trying to "lead" without doing anything out of the ordinary.   VJ Edgecombe getting FaceTimed by LeBron leads Bob into one of his own stories from his playing days, and then Scottie Pippen's blunt comments about Zion Williamson's discipline get the full breakdown — including Bob's offer to personally get Zion in shape.   They pay respects to the late, great Don Nelson, run back Adam Vinatieri's surprisingly filthy Hall of Fame speech, and there's a QVC clip that has to be heard to be believed. Big Shot of the Week goes to a Virginia man who donated a kidney to a stranger and wore his Santa hat into surgery to do it.   And to close it out — since it's just the two of them — they finally play 82 and 0 on the show for the first time, drafting all-time rosters and trying (and mostly failing) to go undefeated.   00:00  Kickoff: Just Rob and Rob This Week 01:34  Christmas Day Slate Revealed 02:34  Jokic, Steph and the Nuggets-Warriors Debate 07:05  NBA Opening Week Schedule 08:04  Pistons Outlook and the Jalen Duren Standoff 10:34  Old-School Contract Holdout Stories 12:34  Setting Up 82 and 0 14:11  Kawhi's Latest Secret Endorsement Deal 15:34  The 2019 Clippers Free Agency Allegations 20:34  Will Kawhi Suit Up This Season? 22:34  Dillon Brooks Cashes In 24:34  Wemby's Paris Minicamp 27:05  VJ Edgecombe's LeBron FaceTime Story 29:34  Scottie Pippen Sounds Off on Zion 37:34  Remembering Don Nelson 39:30  Vinatieri's Hall of Fame Roast 40:55  QVC Wig Clip of the Week 42:32  Big Shot of the Week: Dave Bell 43:36  Playing 82 and 0 53:03  TV Talk and Sign-Off

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Should the Pistons try to play an afternoon game as a new tradition?

Valenti spent the second hour doubling down on his frustrations about college football after hearing some news about the CFP from Jeremy Otto during his update. He took a brief timeout from this topic to discuss his thoughts on Jalen Duren still not being signed by the Pistons.

Valenti addresses the latest rumors/news surrounding Jalen Duren and the Pistons' standoff. Then, he gets right to the texters, who have thoughts on both Duren and the CFB topic.

[REBROADCAST FROM February 12, 2026] Founded in 1967, the American Basketball League stood in contrast to the NBA with a looser, flashier, more entertaining approach to the game. It produced superstars, especially Julius Irving, aka "Dr. J" before merging with the NBA in 1976. "Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association," a new docuseries executive produced by Julius Irving about the league debuts tonight on Amazon Prime. Director, Kenan Kamwalla Holley talks about making the comprehensive series.   Photo via Bettmann/Getty Images: Milwaukee Bucks center Lew Alcindor, making his debut in the National Basketball Association, used the head of Detroit Piston #20 Otto Moore for leverage as he shoots a basket in the Bucks-Pistons game. Bucks #50 Len Chappell watches. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

#273: Steve Scalzi is an assistant coach with the Detroit Pistons and now the Head Coach of the Motor City Cruise. He brings extensive experience in coaching, player development, leadership, and team building at the highest levels of basketball. Throughout his career, Scalzi has worked within highly competitive collegiate and professional environments, developing a deep understanding of what it takes to build strong teams, cultivate a winning culture, and maximize individual potential. His stops include Boston College, Northeastern, OKC Thunder, Phoenix Suns, and the Detroit Pistons. He has coached players like Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant, Chris Paul, Paul George, Carmelo Anthony, Devin Booker, Cade Cunningham, and Jalen Duran. He has coached alongside Darko Rajakovic, Scott Brooks, Billy Donovan, Mark Daigneault, Monty Williams, & BJ Bickerstaff, as well as Sam Presti. His experience provides valuable insight into leadership, organizational culture, performance, and the pursuit of excellence, principles that extend well beyond the basketball court. Today, he brings that perspective to Building Excellence to discuss the people, principles, and practices that drive sustained success.For more on Steve you can check out the Detroit Pitons and motor City Cruise Website, as well as Linkedin. Enjoy the show! 

00:00 – 30:37 – A Monday edition of The Ride begins with John explaining why often, the Colts fans have been right about what the franchise should do. He also explains why he’s done talking about Anthony Richardson and why it was always “Just a Dream”. He gets into the Indiana Fever’s eventful weekend and why Stephanie White might want to think about defending her players a little bit more. 30:37– 42:49 – We play the Bill Simmons audio coming back from break that John Referenced in the opening segment. He continues to talk about Stephanie White and the defense issues. Then, as the Anthony Richardson experience looks bleak, he explains why it was never going to work to begin with. 42:49 – 45:49 – We wrap up the first hour with Drew Brees’ comments at his pro football hall of fame induction ceremony. 45:49 - 1:12:57 – Brendan Dudas, head coach of Southport high school baseball, won a championship over the weekend. It was in the inaugural Big League Wiffle Ball League at the ESPN Wide World of Sports. He explains the backstory, and why despite becoming a professional in Wiffle Ball didn’t ruin his love for it. Also, what are the rules of Wiffle Ball and what lies ahead after the season, where does Brendan want to go with Wiffle Ball in Indianapolis and beyond. 1:12:57 – 1:24:50 – JMV revisits the conversation with Brendan Dudas and a funny text that was sent and a story about Rick Majarus at Iaria’s. 1:24:50 – 1:28:18 – JMV wraps up the hour with the Fever conversation. 1:28:18 – 1:58:07 – Stephen Holder of ESPN makes his weekly Monday visit to dive into the first Colts depth chart being released. Where does there need to be improvement? Plus, how does the Cam Taylor-Britt one-game suspension affect the Colts cornerback depth? What does the offensive tackle depth look like and Stephen explains why this camp has been so bad for Anthony Richardson. Stephen also states he expected Keenan Allen to be signed by the Colts a while ago and is confused on why they haven’t yet. 1:58:27 – 2:07:32 – With the NBA schedule release happening this week, JMV and Caleb take a look at DAZN’s deal with the Timberwolves and the Pistons local broadcasting situation. What will the Pacers TV rights look like? 2:07:32 – 2:12:49 – JMV wraps up the show with his final thoughts on the Fever.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He had a successful coaching career that included leading the NBA's Detroit Pistons as Head Coach, before joining ESPN in 1979. During his broadcasting career he has called more than a thousand games and even covered events such as the NBA Finals and the 1992 Summer Olympics for ABC Radio. In 2008 he was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. He has authored more than a dozen books and is a champion for fighting pediatric cancer. He has been fighting his own personal cancer battle since a diagnosis five years ago.

On today's episode of 3 Championship Drive, Lance Caporossi breaks down one of the most interesting position battles on the Detroit Pistons: Daniss Jenkins vs. Ebuka Okorie for the backup guard role.With Detroit coming off a 60-win season, should the Pistons prioritize developing their first-round rookie, Ebuka Okorie, or give those minutes to Daniss Jenkins, who already has NBA experience and has proven he can contribute? Lance examines what each guard brings to the table and why this decision could become important during the regular season.The conversation then shifts to the Pistons' sixth-man role. With Detroit adding more shooting and veteran depth this offseason, who should be the team's primary offensive weapon off the bench? Lance breaks down the candidates and predicts who ultimately earns the job.If you're looking for Detroit Pistons news, Ebuka Okorie analysis, Daniss Jenkins, Pistons rotation, sixth man, Cade Cunningham, NBA offseason, Pistons roster, and Detroit basketball, this episode of 3 Championship Drive has you covered.If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to follow 3 Championship Drive on Spotify and subscribe on YouTube for daily Detroit Pistons coverage. From trade rumors and free agency to NBA Draft scouting reports and game analysis, we've got Pistons fans covered all year long. Leave a 5-star rating, share the podcast with another Pistons fan, and join the conversation in the comments. New episodes every week.

Stoney (in for Valenti) and Rico spent the first hour of today's show talking about the new Mascot Hall Of Fame class and Skubal's comments about wanting the Tigers to go after him in free agency. They transitioned into a discussion about whether they're excited over the Tigers' hot stretch more than the start of the Lions' season and then finished out the show with some Pistons and Jahmyr Gibbs thoughts.

Stoney began the hour with his pitch for the Pistons to go after Russell Westbrook. The guys quickly pivoted afterwards to discuss a few topics related to Corbin driving over 2 hours to watch The Odyssey in 70mm IMAX.

The guys think the Pistons should go after Russell Westbrook.

Shannon The Dude and Mario Maitland talk UK Basketball's surprise open practice, Craig Skinner wearing a shirt of himself, and the Detroit Pistons open tryouts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Pistons and Cavaliers have had slightly less than inspirational offseasons, the Bucks traded Giannis Antekounmpo, the Bulls are starting over (again), and the Pacers are hoping Tyrese Haliburton can return from injury without missing a beat.On this episode, Keith and Dave talk about each of these teams, debate the trade value of their biggest assets, figure out their best players, the rookies that will contribute, and more. Also on this episode: Dillon Brooks gets a new deal, Tom Dundon tries to move the Blazers, and sailing!Join the slack channel at http://patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfast!Subscribe on YouTube!Get 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFUse promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast

Verno and Jacoby return with the offseason edition of Loves and Loathes! (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (2:32) Verno loves: The power shift of the Eastern Conference (10:38) Jacoby loves: Still riding the high of the Knicks' championship (16:59) Verno loathes: The second apron (22:56) Jacoby loathes: Victor Wembanyama taking a pay cut (26:00) Verno loves: Underrated acquisitions of the offseason (29:38) Jacoby loves: The Chicago Bulls (32:06) Verno loathes: The neverending Clippers-Aspiration saga (and a bonus side story on Verno competing against Joey Chestnut) (38:21) Jacoby loathes: The Warriors' offseason (39:29) Verno loves: New head coaches around the league (42:38) Jacoby loves: LeBron James surprising everyone by signing with the 76ers (44:53) Verno loathes: Blazers owner Tom Dundon (46:47) Jacoby loathes: Pistons not addressing their needs (49:28) Verno loves: Minnesota Lynx's Olivia Miles (53:51) Jacoby loves: NBA Europe (55:35) Verno loathes: Being out of touch with current movies and TV shows (1:02:22) Jacoby loathes: Booking an RV vacation with his family Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez, Stefan Anderson, and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Corbin joins with a few NBA-related questions, including whether this upcoming season will be LeBron's last.

Mike thinks Jalen Duren is delusional for what he is still asking for from the Pistons/other teams. Also, the guys talk about some pressing Big Ten Media Day questions, react to the Tigers blowing another big lead, and much more.