Thompson is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pacers.
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.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Making first start of season
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Thompson will start Wednesday's game against Memphis, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
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 minutes restriction despite starting.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Gets 16 minutes in season debut
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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 minutes.
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.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Available to make season debut
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Thompson (illness) is available to make his season debut in Saturday's game against the Magic.
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 for a rebuilding Pistons team that can certainly use his versatility on both ends of the court.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Questionable for Saturday
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Thompson (illness) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Magic.
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.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Recalled to NBA
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Detroit recalled Thompson (conditioning) from the G League's Motor City Cruise on Tuesday.
Thompson joined the Cruise on Tuesday to get in some practice work, and he's now back with the Pistons ahead of Thursday's game against the Hornets. The second-year forward has been cleared to play by the NBA's Fitness-To-Play panel, but it's unclear when he'll be ready to make his season debut. Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Wednesday that the team doesn't want to play Thompson in a game until he's completely comfortable. The second-year wing hasn't been playing 5-on-5 and has been limited in his workouts since March, per Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Joins G League team for practice
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The Pistons assigned Thompson (conditioning) to the G League's Motor City Cruise on Tuesday.
Thompson has yet to make his season debut after being sidelined due to a blood clot issue, but after recently gaining clearance from the NBA's Fitness-To-Play panel, the second-year forward is beginning to ramp back up. He'll likely participate in practice with Motor City on Tuesday before rejoining the NBA club ahead of Thursday's game at Charlotte.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Not playing Sunday
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Thompson (illness/conditioning) is out for Sunday's game against the Wizards.
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 in the second half of a back-to-back set against the Bulls on Monday.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Still out Friday
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Thompson (conditioning) won't play in Friday's game versus the Raptors.
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. His next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Washington.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Working on his conditioning
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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.
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.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Remains out indefinitely
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Thompson (illness/conditioning) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Lakers.
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.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Another absence coming
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Thompson (illness) won't play in Friday's game versus the Knicks.
Thompson has yet to suit up this season while returning to competition condition after dealing with blood clots. The second-year forward will need to be medically cleared before ultimately suiting up.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Remains out
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Thompson (illness/conditioning) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the 76ers.
Thompson still hasn't been medically cleared for game action, but it's encouraging that he's listed on the injury report with a return to competition reconditioning tag. The second-year wing continues to work his way back from a blood clot issue that sidelined him last season, but he's expected to play at some point this season, though he remains without a firm return timetable.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Out again Wednesday
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Thompson (illness) did not play during Wednesday's 108-92 preseason victory over Cleveland.
Thompson still needs medical clearance from a blood clotting issue, and missing the entirety of preseason casts an ominous light on his upcoming second season. The 21-year-old last addressed the situation at Media Day on Sept. 30, stating that there was "no timeline right now," with the matter fully in the hands of the league and NBA Players Association, per Omari Sankofa of the Detroit Free Press. Thompson appears to be out indefinitely until further updates emerge.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Remains out
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Thompson (illness) has yet to be cleared by the NBA and won't play in Tuesday's preseason contest against the Suns, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Thomson continues to recover from treatment for a blood clot and has been limited in training camp. While Thompson's next chance to suit up is Friday's preseason rematch with Phoenix, he will need to be medically cleared before taking the floor.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Absence to continue Wednesday
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Thompson (illness) will be inactive Wednesday against Indiana.
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.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Another absence coming
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Thompson (illness) won't play in Friday's game against Miami.
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 marks the front end of a back-to-back set for the Pistons.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Won't play Wednesday
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Thompson (illness/asthma) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Raptors.
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.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Fills stat sheet admirably Friday
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Thompson totaled 15 points (6-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, two blocks and five steals across 37 minutes during Friday's 110-100 loss to the Cavaliers.
Thompson was excellent Friday, filling out the stat sheet and making his presence felt on both ends of the court despite the fact the Pistons suffered a 10-point loss in the team's 50th defeat of the campaign. Thompson recovered a starting role Feb. 7, and his numbers have been very good since then, as he's averaging 11.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.8 steals per contest across his last 10 outings.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Fills up box score Thursday
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Thompson notched 11 points (5-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-4 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, three blocks and two steals in 35 minutes during Thursday's 129-115 loss to the Pacers.
Thompson continues to be productive on both sides of the floor since entering the starting lineup Feb. 7. Thursday's contest was the sixth time he's recorded three-plus blocks in a game, and he has recorded at least one steal in each of his 12 games. In his last six starts, Thompson has averaged 12.0 points on 54.0 percent shooting, 5.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.7 steals over 29.2 minutes per game.
