With Omari away this week, Bryce recruits NBA cap expert and friend of the pod Keith Smith to help us continue our look at the upcoming season. Keith walks us though what he wants to see from rookie Ausar Thompson, the competitive nature of this year's Detroit Pistons roster and more!  Follow Bryce on X/Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/motorcityhoops?s=21&amp;t=yxQgk9lyhbEirCCqBpuSKA">@MotorCityHoops</a> Follow Omari on X/Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/omarisankofa?s=21&amp;t=20HHeZN1gMTeWITXupRXHQ">@omarisankofa</a> Read Omari's <a href="https://www.freep.com/staff/2954035001/omari-sankofa-ii/">most recent work here!</a> Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" <a href="https://usatodaystore.com/p/detroit-free-press">merch here!</a>

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The Pistons Pulse is your go-to Detroit Pistons podcast for all the best news, analysis, insights and opinions on the team. Hosted by Omari Sankofa of the Detroit Free Press and Bryce Simon of Motor City Hoops. Find it every Tuesday wherever you listen to podcasts. Tune in to listen to engaging conversations and unique perspectives on your Detroit Pistons and NBA. Omari brings insider insights and analysis as a Pistons beat writer and Detroit native combined with Bryce&rsquo;s in-depth on-court analysis as a former D1 player and current high school coach of 12 years.&nbsp;