Ausar Thompson News, Rumors, Updates - Detroit Pistons

Barnes, Raptors take on the Pistons

Detroit and Toronto will play in a matchup of Eastern Conference opponents

4 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Will play Monday Thompson (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Thunder.

Impact 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.

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Spotted at shootaround Thompson (ankle) was present at Monday's shootaround, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Thompson remains questionable on the official injury report, but his presence at shootaround is a good sign for his status. If he ultimately is held out, the Pistons could lean more on Javonte Green, Ronald Holland and Kevin Huerter.

18 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma City looks for 60th win this season in matchup with Detroit

Oklahoma City will try to earn its 60th win of the season when the Thunder play the Detroit Pistons

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Questionable to face OKC Thompson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Thompson may be held out of the front end of this back-to-back set due to right ankle injury management. Javonte Green, Ronald Holland and Kevin Huerter would be candidates to see increased playing time if Thompson is ruled out.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Officially in Thompson (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against Minnesota.

Impact 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.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Saturday Thompson (ankle) is now listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves.

Impact Thompson was initially listed as questionable due to right ankle injury management, but the third-year pro is trending toward being available for Saturday's contest. He missed five games earlier this month due to his ankle issue, and in his seven outings since returning March 15, he has averaged 9.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 2.4 steals and 1.1 blocks over 28.6 minutes per game.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Thompson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves.

Impact Thompson is questionable due to right ankle injury management after missing five straight games earlier this month due to a right ankle sprain. If the third-year forward is ultimately ruled out, Kevin Huerter and Javonte Green would be candidates to see increased playing time.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Thompson (ankle) is available for Thursday's meeting with the Pelicans.

Impact Thompson is good to go for the second leg of a back-to-back set, so make sure you've got him active. The 23-year-old swingman has racked up 12 steals over his past three games.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ausar Thompson's timing was perfect for the Pistons Ausar Thompson is helping the Pistons weather the storm.

4 DAYS AGO • PISTONPOWERED.COM

Probable for Thursday Thompson (ankle) is probable for Thursday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact Thompson is probable for ankle injury management, so this is not something his fantasy managers need to be overly concerned with. Thompson finished Wednesday's 130-129 overtime loss to the Hawks with 18 points (9-11 FG), four rebounds, five assists, one block and four steals in 37 minutes.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Racks up five stocks in loss Thompson closed Wednesday's 130-129 overtime loss to the Hawks with 18 points (9-11 FG), four rebounds, five assists, one block and four steals in 37 minutes.

Impact Thompson, who was held to just six points on 3-for-11 shooting his last time out, was much more assertive Wednesday, and he only missed one shot through the first half of action. This was his ninth game of the season with at least four steals, and he ranks in the top-5 in that category, with 122 total snatches on the year.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Detroit puts home win streak on the line against Atlanta

Detroit aims to extend its four-game home win streak with a victory against Atlanta

MARCH 24 • Associated Press

Season-high seven steals Thompson finished with eight points (4-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), three rebounds, four assists, one block and seven steals over 25 minutes during Friday's 115-101 victory over the Wa...

Impact Thompson flexed his muscles on the defensive end, recording a season-high seven steals. Although the rest of his line was mostly underwhelming, anyone rostering Thompson is likely doing so in a bid to boost their defensive stats. While the production is exciting, the fact that he is still only playing minutes in the mid-20s is somewhat uderwhelming. He remains a must-roster player, albeit in specific situations only.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Nearly double-doubles Thompson ended with 10 points (3-7 FG, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal across 22 minutes during Thursday's 117-95 victory over Washington.

Impact Thompson saw a modest workload Thursday as the Pistons easily handled the Wizards. With Cade Cunningham (chest) out indefinitely, Thompson is likely to see more ball-handling responsibilities going forward which can only be a good thing for his fantasy appeal.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Ausar Thompson has three weeks to develop huge playoff weapon for Pistons The Pistons have to use Cade Cunningham's injury as an opportunity.

MARCH 20 • PISTONPOWERED.COM

Detroit plays Golden State in non-conference action

Golden State travels to Detroit for a non-conference matchup

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Provides full stat line in return Thompson totaled four points (2-8 FG, 0-2 FT), one rebound, three assists, one block and one steal over 24 minutes during Sunday's 119-108 loss to the Raptors.

Impact Following a four-game absence with an ankle sprain, Thompson chipped in across the board for the Pistons on Sunday. The third-year forward didn't appear to face a minutes restriction in his return. Since the All-Star break, Thompson has averaged 9.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.0 blocks in 24.8 minutes per game over nine contests.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Sunday Thompson (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Raptors.

Impact As expected, Thompson has been upgraded from probable to available and will end a five-game absence due to a right ankle sprain. In seven outings before picking up the injury, Thompson averaged 11.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 2.4 steals and 1.0 blocks in 28.1 minutes per contest.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Sunday Thompson (ankle) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Raptors.

Impact Thompson is on track to end a five-game absence due to a right ankle sprain, which would likely send Marcus Sasser back to the second unit. In his past seven outings before picking up the injury March 5, Thompson had averaged 11.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 2.4 steals and 1.0 blocks in 28.1 minutes per contest.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit faces Toronto on 3-game win streak

Detroit will attempt to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Pistons take on Toronto

MARCH 14 • Associated Press

Won't play Friday Thompson (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Memphis.

Impact Thompson will miss a fifth consecutive contest due to a sprained right ankle, and his next opportunity to suit up will come Sunday in Toronto. With the 23-year-old forward sidelined, Ronald Holland, Marcus Sasser and Kevin Huerter are candidates to see increased minutes.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Friday Thompson (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Thompson is expected to miss a fifth consecutive game on Friday as he remains on the injury report with a right ankle sprain. On Mar. 7, head coach J.B. Bickerstaff mentioned it would be "a minute" before the wing returned appear to be playing, but the doubtful tag suggests Thompson is trending in the right direction. Marcus Sasser is expected to remain in the starting lineup in his place, while Ron Holland II and Kevin Huerter should continue to see expanded roles.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis visits Detroit on 3-game road skid

Memphis will aim to end its three-game road losing streak when the Grizzlies visit Detroit

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Pistons vs 76ers injury report: Ausar Thompson, Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid Ausar Thompson remains out for the Pistons as they face the 76ers without their stars.

MARCH 12 • PISTONPOWERED.COM

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