Tag: Ausar Thompson
Ausar Thompson exits early with ankle sprain
Ausar Thompson exited the Pistons’ 121–106 defeat to the Spurs during the opening quarter after suffering a sprained ankle. Following the game, Detroit did not...
Ausar Thompson says he enters ‘defensive modes’
Although his box-score numbers do not always stand out for the Pistons, Ausar Thompson has become a key factor in elevating Detroit’s overall performance,...
Ausar Thompson on Jalen Duren: “You take a bump from him, it’s not no...
Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson talked about what makes Jalen Duren so dynamic when he locks in as a scorer after Friday’s 122-119 overtime...
Ausar Thompson reflects on growth after health recovery
In a personal essay for The Players’ Tribune, Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson opened up about his early NBA journey, reflecting on the challenges...
Pistons test Ausar Thompson as secondary playmaker
After last season’s surprising playoff run, the Detroit Pistons are still refining how they want to structure their offense around franchise guard Cade Cunningham....
Amen and Ausar Thompson signal interest in representing Jamaica
Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson and Detroit Pistons wing Ausar Thompson are considering representing Jamaica in future FIBA competitions, according to a report from...
Ausar Thompson: Physical play disrupts cuts and slows opponents
Ausar Thompson’s promising rookie campaign was cut short due to blood clotting issues, but in his second season, the 2023 lottery pick has emerged...
Ausar Thompson gains momentum, primed for strong finish
Pistons forward Ausar Thompson appears poised for a strong finish to the season after working his way back from a significant medical setback, writes...
Ausar Thompson sets sights on NBA Defensive Player of the Year
Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson has made his defensive ambitions clear, stating his goal is to win the NBA Defensive Player of the Year...
JB Bickerstaff on Ausar Thompson: “He is an elite playmaker”
Detroit Pistons head coach JB Bickerstaff praised Ausar Thompson’s playmaking ability/growth on the attack after Wednesday’s 128-110 road win vs. the Chicago Bulls (19...
Ausar Thompson cleared to play for Pistons
Detroit Pistons guard/forward Ausar Thompson has officially been cleared to return to play by the NBA’s fitness-to-play panel. Thompson, the fifth overall selection in the...
Ausar Thompson, Pistons await NBA clearance after blood clot
Unfortunately, Ausar Thompson’s rookie season with the Detroit Pistons was cut short due to a significant health issue involving a blood clot. This unforeseen...
Pistons exercise 25-26 option for Ausar Thompson
The Detroit Pistons have picked up the 2025-26 rookie scale team option for wing Ausar Thompson, along with center Jalen Duren and guards Jaden...
Ausar Thompson: I don’t think anybody can run with our group
Detroit Pistons sophomore Ausar Thompson feels confident about the team’s ability to push the ball. (via Detroit Pistons): “I think we all have people who could...
Ausar Thompson recovering, limited to non-contact drills in camp
Detroit Pistons second-year wing Ausar Thompson will be held out of contact drills as training camp begins, as he continues to recover from blood...
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