Ausar Thompson News, Rumors, Updates - Detroit Pistons

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.

3 HOURS AGO • 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.

5 DAYS AGO • 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.

5 DAYS AGO • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to G League Thompson (illness) was assigned to the Pistons' G League affiliate Tuesday.

Impact Thompson is seemingly nearing a return to game action and will join the Motor City Cruise to help regain his conditioning. The second-year forward has been cleared to play by the NBA's Fitness-To-Play panel, though the club has decided to work him back to playing form slowly. Thompson's next chance to make his season debut will come Thursday against the Hornets.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out indefinitely Thompson has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Bulls due to return to competition reconditioning.

Impact Thompson has been cleared to play by the NBA's Fitness-To-Play panel, but the Pistons remain cautious with the second-year forward as he regains his conditioning. He's yet to make his season debut, and his next chance to play will come Thursday in Charlotte.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Sunday Thompson (illness) is out for Sunday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Thompson was already cleared to play by the NBA's Fitness-To-Play panel, but the Pistons remain cautious with the second-year forward. He's yet to make his season debut, and his next chance to play will come in the second half of a back-to-back set against the Bulls on Monday.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Friday Thompson (conditioning) won't play in Friday's game versus the Raptors.

Impact Despite being cleared to play by the NBA's Fitness-To-Play panel, Thomson will miss his 14th straight game to begin the 2024-25 campaign. However, Thompson's return to action should be soon as he ramps up his conditioning, as his next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Washington.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Working on his conditioning Thompson (illness) was cleared to play by the NBA's Fitness-To-Play panel Monday, but he'll remain out for Tuesday's game against the Heat due to conditioning purposes.

Impact Coach JB Bickerstaff said Monday that Thompson hasn't been able to scrimmage 5-on-5 yet, so the second-year wing will likely need a week or two to get his feet under him before he's ready for game action. However, Bickerstaff applauded Thompson's work ethic and skill set, saying Thompson fits perfectly into what the Pistons are trying to do this season. When available to play, Thompson should handle a sizable role in the rotation but will likely have to come off the bench.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Pistons' Ausar Thompson cleared to resume basketball activities | NBA.com Detroit's top pick from 2023 will begin his ramp-up period after being sidelined because of a blood clot.

NOVEMBER 11 • NBA.COM

Report: Pistons' Ausar Thompson (blood clots) cleared to play The NBA’s fitness panel has cleared Detroit Pistons swingman Ausar Thompson to play, ESPN reported Monday.Thompson, the No.5 overall pick in...

NOVEMBER 11 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Pistons' Ausar Thompson cleared to play after missing 8 months with blood clot Ausar Thompson last played for the Detroit Pistons on March 9 after doctors discovered a blood clot in the 21-year-old.

NOVEMBER 11 • USATODAY.COM

Cleared by NBA fitness panel Thompson (illness) has been cleared to play by the NBA's fitness panel, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.

Impact Thompson has been sidelined since March due to a blood clot issue, but he can now begin his ramp-up process which includes participating in full-contact practices. He's targeting a return in the near future, but an official return date hasn't been announced yet.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out indefinitely Thompson (illness/conditioning) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Lakers.

Impact The second-year wing's rookie season was cut short due to blood clots, and while there is optimism he'll suit up this year, it's unclear when that'll be. He has been limited to conditioning and individual drills at recent practices and is cleared to travel with the team, encouraging steps. However, Thompson remains out indefinitely until he's given medical clearance by the NBA Players' Association.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

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