Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Dishes out eight assists in win
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Thompson tallied seven points (3-5 FG, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, eight assists and one block across 29 minutes in Wednesday's 97-89 win over the Hornets.
Thompson wasn't very aggressive hunting his shot in this one. However, he got his teammates involved, recording a game-high mark in assists while dishing out at least eight dimes for just the fourth time in his career. The 23-year-old swingman also led the club in rebounds.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Available versus Charlotte
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Thompson (ankle) is active for Wednesday's game versus the Hornets.
Thompson has been battling an ankle injury, though it won't keep him off the floor (or out of the starting lineup) for Wednesday's meeting with Charlotte. The 23-year-old has appeared in three regular-season games in 2026-27, averaging 8.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.3 steals over 26.0 minutes per contest.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Solid defensive contributions in loss
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Thompson contributed 11 points (5-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-3 FT), six rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block across 25 minutes in Tuesday's 111-97 loss to the Knicks.
Thompson returned to the starting lineup after missing Sunday's game against Philadelphia, and he delivered his usual multi-category contributions -- he had at least two tallies in four of the five major categories and had three combined steals-plus-blocks. Thompson's defensive versatility gives him considerable upside, but his minutes and offensive involvement will be important factors to monitor. He has yet to score more than 11 points in any of his three appearances this season.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Available to play Tuesday
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Thompson (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game against New York.
Thompson didn't suit up for Sunday's 106-93 win over the 76ers due to a sprained ankle. However, he will avoid a second consecutive absence, meaning Daniss Jenkins will likely return to the bench.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Goes through shootaround
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Thompson (ankle) was a full participant at Tuesday's shootaround, Coty M. Davis of The Detroit News reports.
Thompson remains questionable on the latest injury report, but he seems to be trending in the right direction. If he's unable to give it a go, the Pistons could turn to guys like Daniss Jenkins, Javonte Green and Kevin Huerter.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Ruled out vs. Philadelphia
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Thompson (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the 76ers, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reports.
Thompson wasn't active at shootaround Sunday morning, so it's not surprising to see the star forward sidelined for this game. Isaiah Joe and Javonte Green are candidates to enter the starting lineup, while Thompson will aim to return against the Knicks on Tuesday.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Not active at shootaround
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Thompson (ankle) did not participate in Sunday morning's shootaround, Coty M. Davis of The Detroit News reports.
Thompson sustained a right ankle sprain in Friday's win over Miami and is trending in the wrong direction for Sunday's contest. If the 23-year-old swingman is ultimately ruled out, Javonte Green and Isaiah Joe would likely see increased playing time.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Questionable for Sunday
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Thompson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Philadelphia.
Thompson sustained a right ankle sprain in the third quarter of Friday's win over Miami and did not return. If the 23-year-old forward is ultimately ruled out, Isaiah Joe and Javonte Green would likely see increased playing time.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Exits to locker room Friday
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Thompson (undisclosed) exited to the locker room in the third quarter of Friday's game against the Heat, Zachary Weinberger of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Thompson hobbled to the bench after an awkward fall and limped to the locker room shortly thereafter. He can be considered questionable to return until further notice.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Makes all five FGA vs. Toronto
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Thompson recorded 12 points (5-5 FG, 2-3 FT), four assists, three rebounds and one steal over 19 minutes during Friday's 129-125 preseason win over the Raptors.
It was the second time in four preseason games that Thompson scored in double digits. Entering his fourth year in the league, the 2023 first-rounder is more of a defensive contributor for the Pistons and isn't a threat offensively on a night-to-night basis. Detroit opens its regular season Tuesday against Boston.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Four defensive stats in win
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Thompson amassed 10 points (5-8 FG, 0-1 FT), three steals, two rebounds, two assists and one block in 18 minutes during Monday's 109-107 preseason win over Phoenix.
Thompson did what he does best, racking up four combined steals and blocks, while also ending as one of five Pistons players to record double-digit scoring. Coming off what was a solid 2025-26 season, all signs point to Thompson playing an even larger role this season. Detroit signed Thompson to a five-year, $155 million deal during the offseason, presumably positioning him to be a huge part of the team's future. Although he has some limitations on the offensive end, Thompson warrants a spot in all fantasy leagues, making for a viable target anywhere after the sixth round, depending on your team's build.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Closes with disappointing effort
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Thompson contributed five points (2-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT), seven rebounds and two blocks over 29 minutes during Sunday's 125-94 loss to the Cavaliers in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Thompson failed to have much of an impact in the Game 7 loss, bringing to an end what was a dominant defensive performance throughout the majority of the playoffs. In 14 appearances, he averaged 3.8 combined steals and blocks, underscoring his impact on that end of the floor. However, the fact that he is a liability on the offensive end cannot be overlooked. During that 14-game span, he averaged just 8.2 points in 30.5 minutes per contest. For him to become a more well-rounded asset, Thompson will need to boost his offensive production consistently.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Logs four steals in Game 6 win
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Thompson racked up 10 points (4-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, one block and four steals across 24 minutes before fouling out of Friday's 115-94 victory over Cleveland in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Thompson managed to reach double-digit points for the first time since Game 2 on May 7, but he made most of his presence felt on the defensive end of the floor. It was the third time this postseason that he logged at least four steals, and he has done so in each of his last two games. The Pistons will need Thompson's defensive prowess for Game 7 on Sunday.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Limited impact in loss
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Thompson contributed four points (2-3 FG), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 19 minutes during Monday's 112-103 loss to the Cavaliers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Thompson had a muted performance on the offensive end and didn't offer much defensively in his limited minutes. The third-year forward logged fewer than 24 minutes for the first time this postseason and finished with a game-worst minus-27 point differential. He'll look to bounce back during Wednesday's Game 5 in Detroit.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Grabs 15 boards, adds five steals
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Thompson posted six points (3-5 FG, 0-2 FT), 15 rebounds, six assists, two blocks and five steals over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 116-109 win over the Magic in Game 5 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Thompson was a beast on the glass, pulling down a game-high 15 rebounds while adding seven combined steals and blocks. Despite inconsistent production on the offensive end, Thompson has delivered elsewhere, averaging 9.4 rebounds, 2.6 steals and 2.4 blocks through the first five games of the series. The Pistons now trail 3-2 and will head to Orlando in hopes of forcing a Game 7.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Huge effort on defense in Game 3
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Thompson ended with 17 points (7-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-5 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, five blocks and two steals over 37 minutes during Saturday's 113-105 loss to the Magic in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
The seven combined blocks and steals represented his best total since March 20, when the third-year forward racked up seven steals and a block in a win over the Warriors. The 17 points were also Thompson's best performance on offense in the series so far, and he's averaging 12.0 points, 7.7 boards, 2.3 steals, 2.0 blocks and 1.7 assists in 30.0 minutes heading into Game 4 on Monday.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Notches 11 points in win
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Thompson amassed 11 points (5-9 FG, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 98-83 win over the Magic in Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Thompson had his fingerprints all over this game as the Pistons leveled the series at one win apiece. Over his first two postseason appearances, he's averaging 9.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 2.5 steals in 26.5 minutes per contest.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Will play Monday
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Thompson (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Thunder.
Thompson will shake off his questionable tag for the front end of this back-to-back set. With that in mind, he could be a candidate for a maintenance day Tuesday against the Raptors.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Spotted at shootaround
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Thompson (ankle) was present at Monday's shootaround, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Thompson remains questionable on the official injury report, but his presence at shootaround is a good sign for his status. If he's ultimately held out, the Pistons could lean more on Javonte Green, Ronald Holland and Kevin Huerter.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Officially in
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Thompson (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against Minnesota.
Thompson was bumped up to probable Saturday morning, and the 22-year-old has finally gotten the green light to play. In his last five appearances, Thompson is averaging 10.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 3.2 steals and 1.4 blocks across 29.8 minutes.
