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• Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Not playing Sunday

  20H ago • By RotoWire

  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

  3D ago • By RotoWire

  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

  6D ago • By RotoWire

  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: Cleared by NBA fitness panel

  6D ago • By RotoWire

  Thompson (illness) was cleared to play by the NBA's Fitness-To-Play panel Monday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. Thompson has been sidelined since March due to a blood clot issue, but after gaining clearance, he can now begin his ramp-up process, which includes participating in full-contact practices. He's hopeful to make his season debut in the near future, but an official return date hasn't been announced yet.

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• Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Remains out indefinitely

  13D ago • By RotoWire

  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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