Ausar Thompson News, Rumors, Updates - Detroit Pistons

Ausar Thompson Proving His Worth to Pistons During Injury Absence The Detroit Pistons are truly feeling their defensive stalwart's absence in recent weeks.

2 HOURS AGO • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Ruled out for Tuesday Thompson is out for Tuesday's game against the Nets with a right ankle sprain.

Impact Thompson is missing a third consecutive contest Tuesday. His next chance to play comes Thursday versus the 76ers. Marcus Sasser should continue to start for the Pistons until Thompson is cleared to retake the court.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

JB Bickerstaff made terrible mistake that should have been painfully obvious JB Bickerstaff should be rolling out more defensive-minded lineups while Ausar Thompson is out.

9 HOURS AGO • PISTONPOWERED.COM

The Pistons are learning a harsh Ausar Thompson lesson the hard way The Pistons are realizing Ausar Thompson's two-way impact during his injury.

1 DAY AGO • PISTONPOWERED.COM

Detroit faces Miami on 3-game skid

Detroit is looking to end its three-game losing streak with a victory against Miami

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Nets end 10-game losing streak by rallying from down 23 points to stun Pistons 107-105

Ziaire Williams made two 3-pointers in the final three minutes and the Brooklyn Nets ended a 10-game losing streak by rallying to beat the Detroit Pistons 107-105

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Considered day-to-day Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff told reporters Saturday that Thompson is considered "day-to-day" due to a right ankle sprain, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reports.

Impact Thompson sprained his right ankle during the first quarter of the Pistons' 121-106 loss to the Spurs on Thursday. He was already ruled out for Saturday's game against the Nets, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him sidelined for Sunday's road tilt against Miami. Kevin Huerter, Caris LeVert and Javonte Green are all candidates to enter the Pistons' starting lineup in Thompson's absence.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Saturday Thompson (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Nets.

Impact Thompson logged just two minutes before exiting Thursday's loss to the Spurs due to a sprained right ankle, and he'll be held out of the front end of this back-to-back set. With the third-year forward sidelined, Javonte Green, Kevin Huerter and Caris LeVert are candidates to see an uptick in minutes.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Brooklyn plays Detroit on 8-game road skid

Brooklyn will aim to end its eight-game road losing streak when the Nets play Detroit

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Fails to return Thompson (ankle) didn't return to Thursday's game against the Spurs. He finished the night with one block in two minutes.

Impact Thompson picked up an ankle injury minutes into the first quarter, and he didn't check back into the game after being diagnosed with a sprain. Javonte Green, Kevin Huerter and Caris LeVert were all far more involved during Thursday's clash without Thompson in the mix. The 23-year-old will likely be re-evaluated within the next day or so and should be considered questionable for Saturday's game against Brooklyn until further notice.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Thompson is questionable to return to Thursday's game against San Antonio due to a right ankle sprain, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reports.

Impact Thompson left the game early in the first quarter after picking up an ankle injury. Javonte Green, Ronald Holland and Kevin Huerter could all gets more looks if Thompson is unable to return.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Leaves for locker room Thompson went to the locker room during the first quarter of Thursday's game against the Spurs with an apparent right ankle injury, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reports.

Impact Thompson appeared to twist his right ankle on a drive to the basket and was down in pain for a few minutes before hobbling to the locker room. Ron Holland checked into the game to replace the injured Thompson, who can be considered questionable to return until the team has an update to share.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pistons have found the perfect simple solution to their Ausar Thompson problem Ausar Thompson has done more on offense when the Pistons give him more minutes.

4 DAYS AGO • PISTONPOWERED.COM

Logs four swipes in loss Thompson totaled 16 points (7-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), six rebounds, six assists, one block and four steals over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 113-109 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact It was the seventh time this season that Thompson recorded at least four steals in a game, five of which have come since Jan. 19. He's logged at least two steals in six of his last seven outings and finished Tuesday's game as Detroit's third-leading scorer behind Jalen Duren (24 points) and Tobias Harris (19 points). Thompson has averaged 11.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 2.4 steals and 1.0 blocks over 28.1 minutes per game since the All-Star break.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pistons' playoff ambitions will depend on one major question about young star Can Ausar Thompson give the Pistons a solid offensive impact in the playoffs?

6 DAYS AGO • PISTONPOWERED.COM

Tobias Harris sends clear message to his coach about Ausar Thompson Was Tobias Harris trying to send a message to his coach?

6 DAYS AGO • PISTONPOWERED.COM

Detroit takes road win streak into matchup with Cleveland

Detroit will try to keep its six-game road win streak intact when the Pistons face Cleveland

MARCH 2 • Associated Press

Fills up box score in win Thompson accumulated nine points (4-5 FG, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, three blocks and two steals in 21 minutes during Sunday's 106-92 win over the Magic.

Impact Thompson's playing time remains inconsistent, but he was still able to stuff the stat sheet Sunday. The 2023 first-rounder could remain at risk of losing minutes to Ronald Holland or Caris LeVert late in games when the Pistons need more scoring, but Thompson is locked into a starting role. Over his past six outings, he's averaged 10.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 2.2 steals and 1.0 blocks in 27.6 minutes per game.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit takes road win streak into matchup with Orlando

Detroit will try to keep its five-game road win streak alive when the Pistons play Orlando

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

ESPN analyst questions Pistons' stance on Ausar Thompson with extension call looming Tim Bontemps thinks Ausar Thompson’s offense will limit his extension with the Pistons.

FEBRUARY 27 • PISTONPOWERED.COM

The Athletic: Ausar Thompson is the Pistons' floor-raising, defensive dynamo Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren are Detroit's two best players. But Thompson showed against the Thunder why he's the biggest X-factor.

FEBRUARY 26 • NBA.COM

Muted effort in loss Thompson provided eight points (4-6 FG), four rebounds and two assists in 18 minutes during Monday's 114-103 loss to San Antonio.

Impact This performance wasn't up to Thompson's usual standards, and his minutes took a hit as a result. Thompson had cleared 30 minutes in his previous two outings, so fantasy managers will be hoping this is a just a bump in the road.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

The Pistons have an Ausar Thompson problem Why was Ausar Thompson on the bench?

FEBRUARY 24 • PISTONPOWERED.COM

Detroit plays San Antonio, aims for 6th straight win

Detroit takes on San Antonio aiming to continue its five-game win streak

FEBRUARY 22 • Associated Press

Cunningham's 42 points, 13 assists lead Pistons to a 126-111 win over the Knicks

Cade Cunningham had 42 points and 13 assists to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 126-111 win over the New York Knicks

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

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Detroit faces Miami on 3-game skid

Nets end 10-game losing streak by rallying from down 23 points to stun Pistons 107-105

Brooklyn plays Detroit on 8-game road skid

Detroit takes road win streak into matchup with Cleveland

Detroit takes road win streak into matchup with Orlando

Detroit plays San Antonio, aims for 6th straight win

Cunningham's 42 points, 13 assists lead Pistons to a 126-111 win over the Knicks