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On this episode of the Palace of Pistons Podcast, Aaron Johnson and Jasper Apollonia break down the latest storylines surrounding the Detroit Pistons as the regular season approaches.
The guys kick things off by discussing Detroit’s over/under win total of 48.5 wins for the upcoming season. Is this a realistic expectation for the Pistons after last season’s success, or are the expectations getting too high?Next, they discuss Jalen Duren’s first preseason appearance since signing his massive five-year, $200 million contract extension. What did his performance tell us about his development and what fans can expect from him this season?
Finally, Aaron and Jasper hand out their preseason winners and losers, highlighting the Pistons players who have stood out so far and those who have struggled to make an impression.
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"Detroit Pistons 48.5 Win Total, Jalen Duren’s Return & Preseason Winners and Losers" is an episode of The Palace of Pistons Podcast. Runtime 57 min. Published October 16, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.