Valenti and Rico spent today's show with their frustrations regarding the Pistons after their game 4 loss to the Magic last night. They discussed how/what has gone wrong, the current value of Jalen Duren as his horrific series continues, and more throughout the full show.
HOUR 1: What To Make Of The Pistons Going Down 3-1 To The Magic + NBA Fastbreak
04/28/2026 | 40 mins.
The guys spent the first hour of the show giving their reactions to the Pistons' loss to the Magic in game 4 last night to go down 3-1. They began to take your calls on the topic and then wrapped the hour talking about some of the biggest storylines in the NBA.
HOUR 2: Detroit Sports Fans' Complacency + Valenti's Trade Target For Pistons + More Calls
04/28/2026 | 40 mins.
Mike had an interesting point to begin the second hour about how the Detroit sports fan is potentially being lied to by the media about their teams. Then, he offered a trade target for the Pistons before the guys took more of your calls.
HOUR 3: More Of Your Calls On The Pistons
04/28/2026 | 32 mins.
Mike and Rico continued to take your Pistons calls throughout the third hour.
HOUR 4: Final Thoughts On Abysmal Pistons-Magic Series Thus Far
04/28/2026 | 32 mins.
Valenti and Rico put a bow on today's show with some parting thoughts on the Pistons.
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