AUSAR THOMPSON NEWS

Pistons await return of F Ausar Thompson (blood clot) Ausar Thompson’s rookie campaign with the Detroit Pistons ended prematurely because of a blood clot.Now, he and the team are waiting to find...

SEPTEMBER 30 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Pistons' Ausar Thompson (blood clot) out for start of training camp | NBA.com The Pistons have cleared Thompson for non-contact drills as he works through the NBA and NBPA's medical process.

SEPTEMBER 30 • NBA.COM

Pistons 2023 1st-round pick Ausar Thompson out of training camp after having blood clot last season

Detroit Pistons small forward Ausar Thompson is being held out of contact drills at the start of training camp after having a season-ending blood clot during his rookie year

SEPTEMBER 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Limited to start camp Detroit president of basketball operations Trajan Langdon said Monday that Thompson (illness) will be limited to open training camp this week, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free...

Impact Langdon said Thompson has been cleared for conditioning, strength training and non-contact drills, but the forward is still going through a process with the NBA. Thompson's rookie season was cut short in March after undergoing treatment for a blood clot, and it's understandable that the Pistons and the NBA are taking every precaution. Expect more updates as the preseason progresses.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Ausar Thompson's Dominant Defensive Rookie Season The Detroit Pistons had a largely slouchy season last year, with very few bright spots on the road to finishing with a 14-68 record. But amo...

SEPTEMBER 4 • SI.COM

Out for Summer League Thompson is not set to participate in the Summer League while being treated for a blood clot, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

Impact Thompson's rookie season was cut short in March due to undergoing treatment for a blood clot, during which he averaged 8.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.1 steals across 25.1 minutes in 63 regular-season games. The Pistons are likely playing it safe with the 21-year-old, as he is expected to ramp up on-court activity during the summer, and be ready for training camp in the Fall.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Pistons forward Ausar Thompson to miss remainder of season with blood clot

Detroit Pistons rookie forward Ausar Thompson is out for the rest of the season.

MARCH 21

Pistons starters Ausar Thompson, Isaiah Stewart out for rest of season DETROIT - The Pistons will be without the services of two starters for the remainder of the season. Pistons forward Ausar Thompson will not...

MARCH 21 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Pistons' Ausar Thompson to Miss Rest of Rookie Season Due to Blood Clot, per Report Detroit appears to have suffered another crushing blow.

MARCH 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Pistons' Ausar Thompson, Isaiah Stewart out for season Detroit Pistons rookie forward Ausar Thompson will miss the remainder of the season while being treated for a blood clot, the team announced...

MARCH 20 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Pistons' Ausar Thompson (blood clot), Isaiah Stewart (hamstring) to miss remainder of season | NBA.com Detroit's rookie forward is being treated for a blood clot and is expected to make a full return next season.

MARCH 20 • NBA.COM

Ruled out for season The Pistons announced Wednesday that Thompson will miss the remainder of the season while being treated for a blood clot, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact Thompson had missed the last six games due to an undisclosed illness, and he's dealing with a blood clot that will cost him the remainder of the season. However, he's been cleared to resume conditioning and will resume non-contact basketball activities around the end of the regular season. The team plans for him to ramp up over the summer and to return to action for the start of the 2024-25 season. Thompson showed promise during his rookie campaign, averaging 8.8 points and 6.4 rebounds in 25.1 minutes per game over 63 appearances.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Absence to continue Wednesday Thompson (illness) will be inactive Wednesday against Indiana.

Impact Thompson's next opportunity to take the court comes Friday versus Boston, but the unknown specifics of his ailment put his status in question. The rookie's affliction is being categorized as a medical condition as opposed to simply an illness, and it was referred to as asthma on previous injury reports, making a return tough to estimate.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Thompson will be sidelined for a fifth straight game Monday as he remains under the weather. His next chance to play will be Wednesday against the Pacers.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Thompson (illness) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Heat.

Impact Thompson will miss his fourth straight game Sunday due to an illness. The rookie forward's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Boston.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Thompson (illness) will not play in Friday's game against Miami.

Impact Thompson will miss his third consecutive contest due to a medical ailment. His next opportunity to take the court comes Sunday in a rematch against Miami, which represents the start of a back-to-back set for the Pistons.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Thompson (illness/asthma) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Raptors.

Impact Thompson will miss a second straight game due to an asthma flare-up, which should allow Simone Fontecchio to draw another start. Quentin Grimes, Evan Fournier and Marcus Sasser are also candidates for more minutes, while Thompson's next chance to suit up will come Friday versus Miami.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Pistons' Ausar Thompson's Injury Report Status vs. Raptors Will Ausar Thompson suit up for the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday to face the Toronto Raptors?

MARCH 13 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Questionable for Wednesday Thompson (illness/asthma) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Toronto.

Impact Thompson continues dealing with an asthma flare-up or general lung ailment, putting his status in jeopardy for Wednesday's contest. If he is ultimately unable to suit up, Simone Fontecchio would likely continue being heavily leaned on, with Quentin Grimes and Marcus Sasser seeing 20-25 minutes off the bench.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Officially out Monday Thompson (illness) will not play Monday against Charlotte.

Impact Thompson appears to be having a back-and-forth battle with his current illness, which will officially sideline him for Monday's contest. The rookie wing apparently felt under the weather this morning after being cleared from the injury report yesterday. After logging just 11 minutes and potentially dealing with the ailment during Saturday's loss to Dallas, Thompson being scratched from the lineup entirely makes life easier on fantasy managers.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Back on injury report Thompson (illness) is questionable for Monday's game versus Charlotte.

Impact The Pistons removed Thompson from the injury report on Sunday night, only to add him back Monday morning with a questionable tag. If he does get the green light, he'll be a risky play considering he's under the weather. Thompson has averaged 10.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.6 steals and 0.9 blocks in his last 14 starts.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Pistons vs. Hornets: Ausar Thompson's Playing Status Will the Detroit Pistons have Ausar Thompson back on the court against the Hornets?

MARCH 11 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Removed from injury report Thompson (illness) has been cleared in advance of Monday's game against Charlotte.

Impact Thompson appears set to suit up Monday, which will mark a continuation of his perfect attendance on the season. Thompson has started 14 straight games and is averaging 10.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.6 steals and 0.9 blocks on 50.4 percent shooting over that span.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Saturday Thompson (illness) is questionable to return to Saturday's matchup against the Mavericks, Pistons' reporter Johnny Kane reports.

Impact Thompson left Saturday's game in the first half, and it wouldn't be shocking if he doesn't return, as an illness might be enough reason to keep him on the sidelines for one or two games if not appropriately managed. Simone Fontecchio and Evan Fournier will benefit from Thompson's absence.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Saturday Thompson (undisclosed) headed to the locker room during the first half of Saturday's game against the Mavericks, Mike Curtis of The Detroit News reports.

Impact It's unclear what kind of injury led Thompson to get attention in the locker room, but the Pistons are being very cautious with their prized rookie. If he's unable to return, then Evan Fournier and Simone Fontecchio would be in line to see more minutes.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE