Thompson (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.
Thompson is expected to miss a fifth consecutive game as he remains on the injury report with a right ankle sprain. On March 7, head coach J.B. Bickerstaff mentioned it would be "a minute" before the wing returned, but the doubtful tag suggests Thompson is trending in the right direction. Marcus Sasser is expected to remain in the starting lineup in Thompson's place, while Ronald Holland and Kevin Huerter should continue to see expanded roles.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Likely to miss time, but day-to-day
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Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Saturday that Thompson is considered "day-to-day" while he recovers from a right ankle sprain, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reports.
Thompson sprained the ankle during the first quarter of the Pistons' 121-106 loss to the Spurs on Thursday. He's since been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Nets, and with Bickerstaff noting that it's "going to be a minute" before Thompson plays again, the third-year forward looks safe to rule out through Sunday's road game against Miami. Kevin Huerter, Caris LeVert and Javonte Green are all candidates to enter the Pistons' starting lineup in Thompson's stead beginning with Saturday's game.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Ruled out for Saturday
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Thompson (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Nets.
Thompson logged just two minutes before exiting Thursday's loss to the Spurs due to a sprained right ankle, and he'll be held out of the front end of this back-to-back set. With the third-year forward sidelined, Javonte Green, Kevin Huerter and Caris LeVert are candidates to see an uptick in minutes.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Questionable to return
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Thompson is questionable to return to Thursday's game against San Antonio due to a right ankle sprain, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reports.
Thompson left the game early in the first quarter after picking up an ankle injury. Javonte Green, Ronald Holland and Kevin Huerter could all gets more looks if Thompson is unable to return.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Leaves for locker room
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Thompson went to the locker room during the first quarter of Thursday's game against the Spurs with an apparent right ankle injury, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reports.
Thompson appeared to twist his right ankle on a drive to the basket and was down in pain for a few minutes before hobbling to the locker room. Ronald Holland checked into the game to replace the injured Thompson, who can be considered questionable to return until the team has an update to share.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Muted effort in loss
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Thompson provided eight points (4-6 FG), four rebounds and two assists in 18 minutes during Monday's 114-103 loss to San Antonio.
This performance wasn't up to Thompson's usual standards, and his minutes took a hit as a result. Thompson had cleared 30 minutes in his previous two outings, so fantasy managers will be hoping this is just a bump in the road.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Contributes across the board
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Thompson closed with four points (2-3 FG), four rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 24 minutes during Wednesday's 113-95 victory over the Raptors.
While Wednesday's effort was relatively muted, Thompson has bounced back nicely overall from a shaky start to the season. The versatile forward has averaged 8.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 2.7 steals in 25.1 minutes per contest in his last 12 games, shooting 52.4 percent from the floor. That said, Thompson's subpar foul shooting and lack of outside scoring could continue to limit his minutes to the 20s.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Strong line in win
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Thompson recorded nine points (4-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt), eight rebounds, three assists, two blocks and three steals in 25 minutes during Sunday's 130-77 victory over the Nets.
The Pistons ran away with this game in a hurry, resulting in fewer minutes for their key players. Thompson was a menace defensively and made the most of his modest workload, however. The forward has provided fourth-round value in nine-category formats over his last eight games, averaging 9.0 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 3.1 steals and 0.5 blocks over that stretch.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Grabs five steals
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Thompson totaled 14 points (5-7 FG, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist, one block and five steals over 20 minutes during Tuesday's 109-107 win over the Nuggets.
Thompson saw just 20 minutes of play for the second game in a row, which is below his average of 25.8 per game this year. He was very productive, however, racking up 14 points and four rebounds on high efficiency.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Sees just 20 minutes
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Thompson contributed five points (2-5 FG, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, six assists and two steals in 20 minutes during Sunday's 139-116 win over the Kings.
The Pistons ran away with this game early, so the team was able to take its foot off the gas early. As a result, Cade Cunningham was the only starter to eclipse 24 minutes. Thompson is still on an upward trend over his last six games with 8.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.3 steals in just 22.5 minutes per contest.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Flirts with double-double
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Thompson totaled 12 points (5-10 FG, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and three steals over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 112-104 victory over the Pelicans.
Thompson fell one rebound short of a double-double, while also adding at least three defensive stats for the fifth time in the past six games. Although his scoring continues to be an issue, Thompson has been a relatively consistent source of steals and blocks, while also providing out-of-position rebounds on a nightly basis. For those not seeking points in fantasy basketball, he certainly warrants a roster spot.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Will play Saturday
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Thompson (heel) is available for Saturday's game against the Pacers.
As expected, Thompson will shed his probable tag due to a right heel contusion. Over six outings in January, the second-year forward has averaged 8.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.3 blocks in 25.7 minutes per contest.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Probable for Saturday
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Thompson (heel) is probable for Saturday's game against the Pacers.
Thompson is likely to be available Saturday despite a right heel contusion. The young forward has averaged 8.0 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.2 blocks in 24.8 minutes per game over the Pistons' past five contests.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Sees 22 minutes in win
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Thompson ended with eight points (4-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt), eight rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 22 minutes during Sunday's 114-110 win over the Cavaliers.
Tobias Harris (hip) is going to miss a couple of weeks, while Jalen Duren (ankle) is expected to miss at least one week. Thompson should, in theory, play more minutes for Detroit as a result, but his workload Sunday was a bit disappointing from a fantasy perspective.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Non-factor in blowout win
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Thompson logged seven points (3-6 FG, 1-4 FT), two rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 22 minutes during Tuesday's 128-106 victory over the Lakers.
Thompson failed to get anything going in the victory and ceded a lot of production to Marcus Sasser, whose shot was more dialed in. Although Thompson is injury-free, he's in the midst of a horrible three-game slump, producing only 21 points, 14 rebounds and four assists over the last three contests.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Logs double-double in victory
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Thompson finished Monday's 110-102 victory over Portland with 18 points (8-16 FG, 2-4 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and three steals in 28 minutes.
After blowing a 21-point lead, Thompson led a late rally in the fourth quarter after Cade Cunningham fouled out. Thompson posted four key points along with two rebounds and a steal in the closing minutes during an 11-2 run that sealed the victory. The win also marked Thompson's third double-double of the season.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Ejected vs. Mavs
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Thompson was ejected from Thursday's game against Dallas after being assessed two technical fouls, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports. He'll finish the night with eight points (3-6 FG, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal in nine minutes.
Thompson was upset after he wasn't granted a foul call, and he was quickly ejected from the matchup upon letting the official know of his displeasure. Javonte Green and Caris LeVert will likely be asked to step up the rest of the way in Thompson's absence.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Woeful in victory
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Thompson finished Monday's 112-105 win over Boston with seven points (3-6 FG, 1-7 FT) and six rebounds across 23 minutes.
Thompson continues to struggle, having now played fewer than 30 minutes in six straight games. Although he is locked in as a member of the starting lineup, his limited offensive skill set, particularly an inability to stretch the floor, typically results in him being subbed out of the game during crucial moments. Through 22 appearances, Thompson is averaging just 11.6 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.2 combined steals and blocks in 27.4 minutes per game, making him barely a top-200 player.
Thompson closed with eight points (3-4 FG, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 30 minutes during Monday's 99-98 victory over the Hawks.
Thompson scored in single digits for the fifth time in the past seven games, continuing his serviceable, yet underwhelming season. While it does appear as though he is going to be a regular piece of the starting rotation, Thompson has offered only modest production on the offensive end, averaging just 11.6 points per game through his first 17 appearances. He remains a hold in just about every format, although his overall skill set is better suited for those ignoring the points category.
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Pistons' Ausar Thompson: Limited in return
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Thompson (ankle) ended with six points (3-5 FG), three blocks, two rebounds and one steal across 24 minutes during Tuesday's 120-112 victory over the Hawks.
Following a four-game absence due to a right ankle sprain, Thompson was cleared to play Tuesday but came off the bench for the first time all season, likely in an effort to help manage his minutes coming off the injury. While he was relatively passive on the offensive end, Thompson recorded four combined steals and blocks to bring value for fantasy managers who activated him. Thompson could eventually reclaim a starting role before long, but even if he remains a bench player, he would continue to be worthy of rostering in most formats if he's able to consistently receive around 25-to-30 minutes.
