October 14, 2025
Jaden Ivey's Role and Ausar Thompson/Ron Holland Lineup Combination Will Be Answered In Final Preseason Games
Locked On Pistons - Daily Podcast On The Detroit PistonsAbout this episode
Pistons' Preseason Puzzle: Lineup Combos, GM Praise, and ESPN's Eyebrow-Raising Predictions Detroit Pistons fans, buckle up for a rollercoaster ride through preseason rotations and season projections. Host Ku Khahil breaks down the final preseason games, exploring how Coach JB Bickerstaff might deploy Ausar Thompson, Jaden Ivey, and Cade Cunningham. NBA GMs are high on Detroit, ranking them as a potential top-five Eastern Conference team. But ESPN's model has the Pistons at 8th - a prediction that sparks fierce debate. Ku dissects player roles, Bickerstaff's coaching impact, and why he believes the Pistons are poised to exceed expectations. Tune in for an insider's take on Detroit's path to success and why ESPN's model might be way off the mark. PLAYBACK: playback.tv/watchpistons SUBSTACK: kukhahil.substack.com Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Wayfair Get organized, refreshed, and back to routine for way less. Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Peloton Let yourself run, lift, flex, and push forward. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ today at https://www.onepeloton.com . Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at https://monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first year FanDuel Right now, new customers can bet just FIVE dollars and if your bet wins—you’ll get THREE HUNDRED dollars in bonus bets to use across the app. Download the FanDuel app now by visiting https://FanDuel.com to get started FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.