On this week’s edition of The Palace Of Pistons Podcast, Brendan Johnson, Aaron Johnson, and Ryan Paye try to calm down the fanbase after the news of Reggie Jackson’s injury that will keep him out for at least the next month. They also explore what should be expected of the Pistons with Blake Griffin set…
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Palace of Pistons Rewind Week 1: Do the Pistons have a New Star in Derrick Rose?
Welcome to the first episode of the Palace of Pistons Rewind! The Pistons had quite the week, with a ton of new storylines. Blake Griffin is injured, and Reggie Jackson didn’t play Sunday against the 76ers. Andre Drummond was playing like a max contract player, but then he kind of fell asleep against the 76ers….
POP 2019-2020 Preview: Reggie Jackson Will Take A Step Back
Detroit Pistons starting point guard Reggie Jackson is poised for a healthy 2019-20, but will take a dip in his production. After being healthy for the 2018-19 season, Jackson had his second-best season in Detroit, putting up averages of 15.4 points, 4.2 assists, and 2.6 assists on 42.1 percent shooting and 36.9 percent from three-point…
POP Podcast Episode 87: Give Christian Wood a Roster Spot and Let the Regular Season Begin
On this week’s edition of The Palace of Pistons Podcast, Brendan Johnson, Aaron Johnson, and Ryan Paye get together one final time before the Pistons open up regular season play against the Indiana Pacers. The podcast begins with a thorough discussion about the final roster spot for the Pistons and who it should belong to(Christian…
POP 2019-2020 Season Preview: Tony Snell is Exactly What the Pistons Needed
One of the biggest stories of last year’s Pistons team was the lack of size and defensive presence at the small forward position. Reggie Bullock and Wayne Ellington split time as the team’s starting wing opposite Bruce Brown, who consistently held his own on the defensive end but contributed little on the offensive side of…
POP 2019-2020 Season Preview: It’s Bruce Brown’s World and We’re Just Living in it
Detroit Pistons shooting guard Bruce Brown is about to enter his second NBA season in 2019-20. Brown is coming off of a rookie season where he averaged 4.3 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists on a 40-26-75 shooting split in 19.6 minutes per game. Brown obviously did not have the most efficient rookie season on…
POP Podcast Episode 86: Andre Drummond Wants a Max, Derrick Rose Thriving with Pistons
On this edition of The Palace Of Pistons Podcast, Aaron Johnson is joined by Jacob Rogers and James Edwards III of The Athletic. The panel begins the show by discussing the report of Andre Drummond wanting a max contract extension and they debate if the Pistons should meet Drummond’s desire. Then, they talk about Derrick…
POP 2019-20 Season Preview: Svi Mykhailiuk Looks To Crack Wing Rotation
Second-year pro, Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk, was brought over last season in the deal that saw Reggie Bullock join the Lakers for half a season. Bullock has since moved on, signing with the New York Knicks. “Svi” as he is called by most fans, is looking to stake his claim in the Pistons rotation. The 6’8″ guard/forward…
POP Podcast Episode 85: Andre Drummond Talking Extension, Derrick Rose Looking Good at Training Camp
On today’s edition of The Palace of Pistons Podcast, Brendan Johnson, Aaron Johnson, and Ryan Paye have an open conversation about all the recent storylines coming out of the first few days of the Detroit Pistons’ Training Camp and Media Day. Topics discussed include Andre Drummond’s interest in discussing a contract extension, the raving reviews…
POP 2019-2020 Season Preview: Khyri Thomas Still on the Outside Looking In
In a wing rotation that will feature Luke Kennard, Bruce Brown, Joe Johnson and more, it’s tough to see a distinct role for Khyri Thomas as a member of the Detroit Pistons this season. With increased depth across the team this season, Thomas may be entrenched in a roster battle for the 15th and final…