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Locked On Pistons - Daily Podcast On The Detroit Pistons

Locked On Podcast Network, Ku Khahil
Detroit Pistons
Cade Cunningham
Jalen Duren
NBA
Ausar Thompson
Orlando Magic
Jaden Ivey
Cleveland Cavaliers
Eastern Conference
Isaiah Stewart
New York Knicks
Boston Celtics
JB Bickerstaff
Ron Holland
Tobias Harris
Atlanta Hawks
Duncan Robinson
Daniss Jenkins
Chicago Bulls
Indiana Pacers

Locked On Pistons podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Detroit Pistons and the NBA. Host Ku Khahil of Detroit Bad Boys and Ku’s Ball Room on YouTube provides your daily Pistons fix with fans perspective as well as expert, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Pistons franchise. Locked On Piston... more

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Detroit Pistons eye bold moves as the 2026 NBA Draft approaches. Is Joshua Jefferson the missing piece for Cade Cunningham, Ausar Thompson, and Jalen Duren’s core? Ku Khahil and Ant Wright dissect top draft prospects like AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer,... more

Detroit Pistons target elite shooters and versatile playmakers in NBA Draft hunt. Could Isaiah Evans’ limitless range or Christian Anderson’s dynamic pick-and-roll offense be the missing piece for Cade Cunningham’s backcourt partner?

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Pistons SQUAD SHOW: Trajan Langdon Addresses Media Ahead Of Busy Detroit Pistons Offseason

Locked On Pistons SQUAD SHOW is your destination for roundtable discussion and analysis on the Detroit Pistons with Jake Riepma of Locked On Detroit, host of ... more

Detroit Pistons fans have reason to believe: Cade Cunningham’s leap to NBA stardom and a gritty, defensive core could set the stage for another breakout season. Can Jalen Duren rebound from his postseason struggles? Will the trio of Cunningham, Duren... more

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Tyler Metcalf
Host of Locked On NBA Draft with No Ceilings
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Episode: TARGETS: Detroit Pistons’ Urgent Need for a New PF—Ranking The Best OPTIONS To Replace Tobias Harris
Andre Drummond
Former Detroit Pistons player, emotional reflection on trade
NBA
Episode: Pistons SQUAD SHOW: Detroit Pistons Evaluate Potential Offseason Moves + Andre Drummond Opens Up
Zar Xavier
Friend of the podcast, photographer and Bully Ball contributor
Bully Ball Media
Episode: LESSONS: Three Lessons The Detroit Pistons LEARNED From This Playoff Run
Jake from Locked On
Contributor from Locked On network, participating in the crossover
Locked On
Episode: BONUS: Prediction Time! The Detroit Pistons Will... FORCE A Game 7!
Jordan Dyer
NBA analyst known for film breakdowns on TikTok and YouTube
Jordan Dyer NBA / TikTok and YouTube creator
Episode: Can The Detroit Pistons Turn This Series Around? Are There Adjustments To Be Made? Is Orlando Just Better?
Lindsey Hunter
Two-time NBA champion, former Pistons player
Detroit Pistons
Episode: Pistons SQUAD SHOW: Detroit Pistons FALL To Orlando Magic, 3 Games Left: Focus Shifts To Postseason
Daniss Jenkins
Two-way contract converted to regular contract, lead playmaker in Cade's absence
Detroit Pistons
Episode: UNBELIEVABLE: The Detroit Pistons CLINCH 1st Seed In The Eastern Conference... Back Where They Belong!
Ausar Thompson
Defensive anchor and contributor, part of a young core
Detroit Pistons
Episode: UNBELIEVABLE: The Detroit Pistons CLINCH 1st Seed In The Eastern Conference... Back Where They Belong!
Jalen Duren
Young center, improved play and leadership
Detroit Pistons
Episode: UNBELIEVABLE: The Detroit Pistons CLINCH 1st Seed In The Eastern Conference... Back Where They Belong!

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Ku Khahil
Host providing daily Pistons coverage with fan perspective and expert analysis.

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 755 ratings
  • Best pistons podcast period

    Ku is both a good analyst and a fan of the team, which makes each episode both informative and entertaining (and sometimes therapeutic 😂)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PastorTWalker
    United States2 months ago
  • Static/Buffer issues

    Excellent podcast, with the audio quality was better

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    lvana_TinkIe
    United States2 months ago
  • Respect your audience

    I have listened to the show on and off when a title interests me throughout this season. I can’t listen to every show because I have a bit of disdain for the way the host does his job. He will often make a very salient point in about a paragraph of speech, and then he will spend a few more minutes reiterating the exact same thing over and over and over again. This Jaden Ivy trade day episode was a must-listen for any Pistons fan. Yet the most important part of the trade news for this host wa... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Liztenor
    United States5 months ago
  • Cade Cunningham, goaT

    Love the podcast. Kade Cunningham is playing like the third best player in the NBA

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Let’s go Lions
    United States6 months ago
  • Anthony Davis

    I think you guys should talk about thinking for the Pistons to deal with AD. With the possibility to gain Klay Thompson as well. Please talk about this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Luka Doncic 77 Lakers
    United States7 months ago

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Keith Smith of Spotrac BREAKS DOWN Detroit Pistons Cap Situation This Offseason—Flexibility For Detroit?
Q: Is the first apron really as scary as it's portrayed, and can teams live in the first apron without catastrophic penalties?
Being in the first apron imposes financial penalties and some restrictions (no non-taxpayer MLE, limited trade flexibility), but teams can operate there with careful planning; the more punitive second apron adds further limitations.
Keith Smith of Spotrac BREAKS DOWN Detroit Pistons Cap Situation This Offseason—Flexibility For Detroit?
Q: If they release cap holds, can they re-sign Tobias Harris after going over the cap and still use room exceptions?
Re-signing Tobias would have to come from cap space or room exceptions, and if the Pistons go over the cap, they lose Bird rights and can't use the room exception for Tobias; any re-signing would have to be within the cap or via a different exception.
BONUS EPISODE: Are The Detroit Pistons Floating Towards Becoming an APRON TEAM? Keith Smith of Spotrac ANSWERS
Q: What is the Detroit Pistons likely order of operations this offseason from start to finish? And can they come to an agreement with the contract with Jalen Duren before free agency actually starts?
The order of operations depends on cap space status: if over the cap, many moves can be made via various exceptions; if under, teams should use all cap space first, then re-sign players, then use exceptions. Negotiations with Jalen Duren can occur and tamper discussions could happen after the Finals, but they cannot be officially signed until the league year changes over.
Pistons SQUAD SHOW: Jalen Duren’s Potential New Deal + Reaction & Analysis of NBA Finals Game 1
Q: What does tampering look like in practice around free agency?
The hosts explain that agents often begin conversations before free agency opens and that there is no hard prohibition on talking to teams; the key is understanding market value and negotiating leverage, with agents trying to maximize offers while players weigh loyalty versus compensation.
Pistons SQUAD SHOW: MAJOR TRADE?! Could The Detroit Pistons Make A HUGE Deal + Free Agent Targets
Q: Who would be a top target if the Pistons lean into free agency—Kobe White, Rui Hachimura, or another shooter/creator—and how would that fit with Cade?
The panel consensus is that a mix of shooting and ball-handling helps Cade operate, with Kobe White discussed as a potential fit due to his scoring and playmaking, while Rui Hachimura offers shooting but questions about fitness with Tobias Harris and fit remain; overall, the group favors strategic additions rather than big-name overhauls.

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A daily Pistons-focused show that blends in-depth game analysis, roster development discussions, and practical takeaways from recent playoff runs. It frequently analyzes key players like Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren, Ausar and Asar Thompson, and tactical themes such as ball-handling, defensive pressure, and lineup construction. Guests from basketball media and former players provide extra perspectives, and sponsor reads are interspersed throughout. The show stands out for its high-energy, fan-friendly style, willingness to grade coaching decisions, and a habit of connecting game tape to long-term team strategy. This mix likely appeals to hardcore Pistons fans, NBA strategists, and listeners who enjoy fast-paced, data-informed conversations ... more

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7. Daniss Jenkins
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