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Another solid outing in win Thompson contributed 11 points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and two steals across 26 minutes during Monday's 124-119 win over the Knicks.

Impact Since shifting to Detroit's starting lineup Jan. 4, Thompson has strung together several solid performances for the Pistons. Over his past four games, the versatile 21-year-old has averaged 9.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.3 steals, 2.3 assists and 0.8 threes in 21.9 minutes. The team appears to still be in the process of ramping up Thompson's workload after he missed the start of the season with blood clots, but the forward is becoming a strong source of steals for fantasy managers.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Thursday Thompson (illness) is available and starting in Thursday's game against Golden State.

Impact Thompson will give it a go Thursday, snapping a two-game absence streak due to the illness. The second-year forward will re-enter the starting five for Tim Hardaway (back) in his return, and over his last 10 outings (three starts), Thompson has averaged 8.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.9 steals and 1.1 assists across 19.7 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Thursday Thompson (illness) is listed as probable for Thursday's game versus the Warriors.

Impact Thompson is expected to return to action Thursday after missing Detroit's previous two outings due to an illness. Thompson's potential return could send Malik Beasley back to the bench.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Wednesday Thompson (illness) will not play in Wednesday's matchup against Brooklyn.

Impact This will be Thompson's second consecutive absence due to illness. Prior to sustaining his illness, Thompson averaged 8.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.9 steals and 0.1 blocks across 19.7 minutes in his last 10 games. While he recovers, expect Ron Holland and Wendell Moore to see extended playing time until he returns.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Thompson (illness) will not play Monday against Portland.

Impact After posting a double-double with 10 points (5-5 FG), 10 rebounds, two assists and six steals in 26 minutes during Saturday's 119-105 win over Minnesota, Thompson was a late addition to the injury report Monday morning and will be held out. With Thompson out of the picture, guys like Ron Holland and Simone Fontecchio could step into larger roles for the Pistons.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Thompson (illness) is questionable for Monday's game versus Portland.

Impact Thompson was a late addition to the injury report which doesn't bode well for his status. The timing is unfortunate for the second-year forward, as he posted a double-double in his last outing Saturday against Minnesota with 10 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and six steals. If Thompson can't go, Ron Holland could be more involved for the Pistons.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Impressive in win Saturday Thompson accumulated 10 points (5-5 FG), 10 rebounds, two assists and six steals in 26 minutes during Saturday's 119-105 victory over Minnesota.

Impact Thompson went perfect from the field, but scoring numbers aside, he also looked impressive on the defensive end after racking up a season-high six swipes. This also was Thompson's first double-double of the season, and despite making his season debut on Nov. 25, he's provided an undeniable lift on both ends of the court for a rising Pistons team.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Impressive in win Saturday Thompson accumulated 10 points (5-5 FG), 10 rebounds, two assists and six steals in 26 minutes during Saturday's 119-105 victory over Minnesota.

Impact Thompson went perfect from the field, but scoring numbers aside, he also looked impressive on the defensive end after racking up a season-high six swipes. This also was Thompson's first double-double of the season, and despite making his season debut on Nov. 25, he's provided an undeniable lift on both ends of the court for a rising Pistons team.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Thompson is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.

Impact The Pistons will be tweaking their lineup for this matchup and Thompson will enter the starting unit, presumably to handle the defensive assignment of Anthony Edwards. Thompson is averaging 7.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.1 steals per game this season.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Ties career-high five steals Thompson finished Wednesday's 105-96 win over the Magic with six points (3-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and five steals across 25 minutes.

Impact Thompson continues to prove that he is one of the NBA's best perimeter defenders, averaging 1.2 steals in 18.0 minutes per contest. The 21-year-old forward could also begin to receive increased playing time with Jaden Ivey (leg) sidelined for a significant period.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Slides to bench Thompson won't start Saturday's game against the Suns.

Impact Thompson made back-to-back starts while the Pistons dealt with injuries, but now that the team's preferred lineup is healthy, Thompson will rejoin the reserves. In eight appearances, Thompson is averaging 7.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists across 17.0 minutes.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Best outing of year as starter Thompson posted 19 points (8-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, one block and four steals in 27 minutes during Monday's 125-124 overtime victory over Miami.

Impact Thompson got the starting nod Monday due to Tobias Harris (hand) out, concluding his second start of the year one rebound shy of a doubled-double while coming up one point short of the 20-point mark. Thompson set new season high totals in scoring and rebounds, entering Monday yet to record more than nine points in six outings.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting sans Harris Thompson will start Monday's game against the Heat, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact With Tobias Harris (hand) out, Thompson will make his second start of the season. In his only other start, Thompson posted three points, four rebounds, four assists and one steal in 20 minutes during a 20-point loss to the Grizzlies on Nov. 27.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared from injury report Thompson (groin) has been removed from the injury report in advance of Thursday's game against Boston.

Impact Thompson is set to return to action after a two-game absence, initially due to an illness and secondarily due to groin soreness. The second-year wing is averaging 6.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 0.4 steals and 0.6 blocks in 15.2 minutes across his five appearances this season. He has yet to exceed 20 minutes of action in any contest as Detroit gradually acclimates him following an extended absence due to blood clotting issues.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Thompson (groin) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Knicks.

Impact Thompson will miss his second straight game Saturday, though this time it's due to a groin injury. The Pistons have an extended break until their next game against the Celtics on Thursday, so it's possible Thompson returns for that game. Ron Holland and Simone Fontecchio should see extended playing time off the bench Saturday due to Thompson's absence.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Saturday Thompson (groin) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against New York.

Impact Thompson was sidelined for Wednesday's game against the Celtics due to an illness. He doesn't appear to be under the weather anymore, but he is iffy to play Saturday due to left adductor soreness. If Thompson is unable to play, Ron Holland and Simone Fontecchio would likely see an uptick in playing time off the bench.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Wednesday Thompson (rest) will be held out of Wednesday's game against Boston.

Impact Thompson logged 14 minutes Tuesday against the Bucks, scoring eight points with five rebounds, one assist and one block. However, he's not cleared for back-to-backs yet, so the Pistons will hold him out for injury maintenance. Ron Holland and Simone Fontecchio are candidates to pick up a few minutes in Thompson's absence.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moving back to bench Thompson is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Thompson will move back to the bench due to the return of Tobias Harris (back) to the starting unit. Thompson has averaged 4.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game in two appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Making first start of season Thompson will start Wednesday's game against Memphis, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact With Cade Cunningham (hip) and Tobias Harris (hip) sidelined, Thompson will make his first start of the season. The second-year wing made his season debut Monday, posting five points (2-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt), four assists and three rebounds in 16 minutes. Thompson will presumably still face a minute restriction despite starting.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets 16 minutes in season debut Thompson (illness/conditioning) made his season debut in Monday's 102-100 win over the Raptors, finishing with five points (2-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt), four assists and three rebounds in 16...

Impact The second-year forward made his 2024-25 debut Monday after missing the Pistons' first 18 games of the season while awaiting medical clearance from a blood clot issue that first cropped up last March and then getting himself back into playing shape. The Pistons may have deliberately eased Thompson back in with a light workload Monday, and he also exited for a brief period of time after being kicked in the knee. Thompson could see his playing time pick up a bit in the games to come, but now that he's part of a Detroit roster that looks to be much improved from last season's 14-win outfit, a consistent 25-to-30-minute role won't necessarily be in the cards.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available to make season debut Thompson (illness) is available to make his season debut in Saturday's game against the Magic.

Impact Thompson will finally make his season debut Saturday, and his return to the rotation should boost the Pistons' second-unit depth enormously. He averaged 8.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.1 steals per game as a rookie, and he should see minutes right away in a rebuilding Pistons team that can certainly use his versatility on both ends of the court.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Thompson has been upgraded to questionable which is a step in the right direction as the second-year forward regains his conditioning. The 21-year-old has yet to make his season debut, though he is seemingly nearing a return to game action.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Thursday Thompson (illness) is out for Thursday's game against the Hornets.

Impact Thompson has yet to make his season debut in 2024-25 and continues to be labeled as being in the process of "return to competition reconditioning." His next chance to suit up will come against the Magic on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Thursday Thompson (conditioning) is doubtful for Thursday's game against the Hornets.

Impact A doubtful tag is a step in the right direction as Thompson continues to progress towards a return. He also just returned from a G League assignment in which he received some extra practice reps. Assuming Thompson is held out Thursday, he could return as soon as Saturday's game against Orlando.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to NBA Detroit recalled Thompson from the G League's Motor City Cruise on Tuesday.

Impact Thompson spent the afternoon with the Cruise to get some conditioning work in, and now he's back with the Pistons. Thompson has been cleared to play by the NBA's Fitness-To-Play panel, but it remains to be seen when he'll return to live action.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE