What is deep vein thrombosis and why do so many athletes like Damian Lillard get blood clots?
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard is likely out indefinitely because of deep vein thrombosis in his right calf11 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AUSAR THOMPSON #9 - SMALL FORWARD - DETROIT PISTONS
9.5 PPG •
4.9 RPG •
2.2 APG
9.5 PPG
4.9 RPG
2.2 APG
Productive in 27 minutes Thompson posted 14 points (6-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, three assists and two steals across 27 minutes during Tuesday's 122-96 victory over the Spurs.
Impact March has been a quiet month overall for Thompson, but Tuesday's game was one of his better performances. Over his last 13 games, Thompson has averaged just 21.1 minutes per contest with 9.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.8 blocks on 54.2 percent shooting from the field. His per-minute production makes him worth holding onto in most leagues.
15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Pistons win again without Cunningham, beat Spurs 122-96 behind Sasser's big game off bench
Marcus Sasser scored a career-high 27 points in 26 minutes off the bench and the Detroit Pistons routed the San Antonio Spurs 122-96 for their second consecutive victory without in...1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bucks say Damian Lillard has deep vein thrombosis in his right calf
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard will likely be sidelined indefinitely, with the team announcing Tuesday night that he has deep vein thrombosis in his right calf and is taking...1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
It's a turnaround year like none other for the Pistons, and the best may still be yet to come
The Detroit Pistons lost 28 consecutive games last season2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fills stat sheet in win Thompson closed with 14 points (7-10 FG), six rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals over 29 minutes during Wednesday's 116-113 win over the Heat.
Impact Thompson can fill out the stat sheet regularly, but it's worth noting he's not known for being a prolific scorer. This was the first time he surpassed the 10-point mark since March 3, when he recorded 17 points in a win over Utah. Thompson's upside would be considerably higher if he were a more consistent scorer, but even as things are right now, he remains a reliable option across all formats. He's averaging 10.0 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.0 blocks across 23.0 minutes per game since the beginning of March.
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Held in check in loss Thompson contributed 10 points (4-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one block across 19 minutes during Thursday's 129-125 loss to Washington.
Impact Thompson had a few fouls to his name, but his fantasy managers will be a little bummed about the low workload. Despite this dud, Thompson has still produced 10th-round value in nine-category formats over his last 10 games with 9.9 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 2.1 steals and 0.9 blocks in 24.1 minutes per game.
MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE
Wizards Player Ejected After Knocking Ausar Thompson Down With an Elbow to the Face Ausar Thompson took a brutal elbow to the face against the Wizards.
MARCH 12 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Cade Cunningham leads Pistons past NBA-worst Wizards 123-103 in physical game
Cade Cunningham had 27 points and 10 assists, and the Detroit Pistons beat NBA-worst Washington 123-103 in a physical game that included two late flagrant fouls by the WizardsMARCH 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Quiet in win Thompson registered five points (2-5 FG, 1-4 FT), six rebounds, two assists and two steals in 21 minutes during Sunday's 119-112 victory over the Trail Blazers.
Impact This was a dud by Thompson's standards, but fantasy managers will want to hang on tightly to the forward. In just 24.2 minutes over his last 10 outings, Thompson has produced ninth-round value in nine-category formats with 10.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 2.5 steals and 0.6 blocks on 56.0 percent shooting from the field.
MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE
Twin brothers Amen Thompson and Ausar Thompson were nominated for Defensive Player of the Month NBA Communications: Other nominees… West: Luguentz Dort (OKC), Kris Dunn and Ivica Zubac (LAC), Jaren Jackson Jr. (MEM) and Amen Thompson (H...
MARCH 4 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
Productive in easy win Thompson finished with 17 points (7-7 FG, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, five assists, one block and three steals in 30 minutes during Monday's 134-106 victory over Utah.
Impact Isaiah Stewart missed this game with a back injury, while Tobias Harris was absent due to personal reasons. Thompson stepped up in their absence, once again showing the kind of upside he can offer. He's been a top-50 player in nine-category formats over his last 14 games, averaging 13.1 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 2.6 steals in just 24.9 minutes.
MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE
Pistons rout Jazz 134-106 and have 10 wins in 11 games for first time since 2007-08
Cade Cunningham had 29 points, nine assists and four steals, and the Detroit Pistons beat the Utah Jazz 134-106 on Monday night for their 10th win in 11 gamesMARCH 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ausar Thompson's Setback in Pistons-Celtics Matchup Addressed The Detroit Pistons faced a health scare on Wednesday night in their matchup against the Boston Celtics as the second-year wing, Ausar Thomp...
FEBRUARY 27 • SI.COM
Racks up five steals in blowout Thompson totaled seven points (3-6 FG, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists and five steals across 27 minutes during Wednesday's 117-97 victory over Boston.
Impact Thompson took a back seat offensively while Malik Beasley (26 points) and Cade Cunningham (21 points) vaulted the Pistons over the Celtics. However, Thompson was plenty impactful on the opposite end, notching his third game this season with at least five steals. Thompson missed the final 7:42 of regulation after sustaining a leg cramp, per Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press. Considering the lopsided score, Thompson's presence on the court wasn't needed in the closing minutes. He should be good to go for Friday's matchup with Denver.
FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Productive across board Thompson finished with 10 points (5-7 FG), three rebounds, three assists, two blocks and four steals in 27 minutes during Monday's 106-97 win over the Clippers.
Impact This was another good example of Thompson's upside when he's firing on all cylinders. He's had a terrific month for the Pistons, posting averages of 13.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.3 steals in 24.4 minutes across 10 February outings. He's also hitting a blistering 66.3 percent of his shots from the field as he continues to live inside the paint.
FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Flirts with double-double in win Thompson logged 16 points (7-9 FG, 2-5 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and two steals over 23 minutes during Sunday's 112-102 win over the Hornets.
Impact Thompson provided Detroit with a balanced effort Sunday, tallying a team-high-tying steals total while concluding two rebounds shy of a double-double. Thompson has recorded at least 15 points in four contests this season, adding eight or more boards in two of those outings.
FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Trae Young Puts Ausar Thompson on SKATES & Sinks the Three ❄️
FEBRUARY 4 • YOUTUBE
Briefly exits Sunday Thompson (undisclosed) has returned after exiting to the locker room in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Bulls, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact It's unclear why Thompson went back to the locker room; however, the second-year pro should be able to handle his normal workload the rest of the way.
FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Chips in three blocks in win Thompson racked up two points (1-4 FG), four rebounds, three blocks and one steal in 23 minutes during Friday's 117-102 win over Dallas.
Impact Thompson continues to yield inconsistent scoring efforts. Since joining Detroit's first unit during the Jan. 4 win over Minnesota, the 2023 first-rounder has reached double-digit scoring figures in just six of these 12 outings. Thompson, however, is averaging 5.2 rebounds, 1.9 steals, and 0.8 blocks in 22.3 minutes per game during this frame, so he's finding other ways to contribute. That said, the Pistons appear to be watching Thompson's workload after he dealt with a blood clot to begin the season.
FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan Dunn, Anthony Black, Toumani Camara and Ausar Thompson named as replacements for Rising Stars NBA Communications: Rookie Ryan Dunn of the Phoenix Suns and second-year NBA players Anthony Black of the Orlando Magic, Toumani Camara of t...
JANUARY 31 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
Close to double-double Thompson logged 11 points (5-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds and one block in 23 minutes during Monday's 107-96 win over the Rockets.
Impact Thompson finished just one rebound shy of a double-double, and the second-year forward remains a productive presence in the Pistons' lineup. He's made seven starts in a row, and his role isn't likely to change as long as Jaden Ivey (knee) remains sidelined. During those seven starts, Thompson is averaging 8.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.9 steals across 21.9 minutes per game.
JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE
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.
JANUARY 14 • 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
