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Grades for Ausar Thompson, Pistons after 5-year, $155 million contract extension

The Detroit Pistons signed one of their best players, small forward Ausar Thompson, to a five-year, $155-million contact extension Friday, a deal that will keep one of the NBA’s best young defenders in Motown.

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Jalen Duren gets roasted after Pistons give big contract to Ausar Thompson

A Detroit Pistons player is getting paid this week … but not Jalen Duren. Pistons forward Ausar Thompson has secured a sizable new extension from the team, Shams Charania of ESPN reported on Friday.

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The 'Most 200 3-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

In NBA history, 38 players have made 200 or more three-point field goals in more than one season. How many can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 3's-per-game in NBA history' quiz

The 'NBA minutes-per-game leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Playoff-3's leaders' quiz

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Ausar Thompson News / Hoops Rumors / September 18

Pistons reward Ausar Thompson with lucrative contract extension

Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson has agreed to a five-year, $155M rookie-scale extension.

Jalen Duren gets roasted after Pistons give big contract to Ausar Thompson

The 'NBA First Round scoring record' quiz

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / September 18

Could Kyrie Irving Be The Missing Piece In Detroit?

For the Detroit Pistons to take another step forward, they need to acquire a true co-star for Cade Cunningham. While the Pistons had a phenomenal 60-win regular season, their flaws were shown in the playoffs.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / September 18

3 Early Predictions For Detroit Pistons 2026-27 NBA Season

The Detroit Pistons' 2026-27 NBA season is almost here, and after one of their best seasons in recent memory, the franchise is looking to take the next step to an NBA championship in a loaded Eastern Conference. The Pistons are scheduled to open the 2026-27 season on Oct.

Detroit Pistons News / Fadeaway World / September 17

The Reason Why The Pistons Turned Down Domantas Sabonis Sign-And-Trade Involving Jalen Duren

With just a few weeks to go before the start of training camp, the Detroit Pistons are facing a crisis in their ongoing negotiations with Jalen Duren. As a restricted free agent this summer, Duren is seeking at least $200 million over five years for his role in helping them land the first seed in the East.

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The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

The 'Active 150-yard NFL rushers' quiz

The '10K-yard, 80-TD NFL receivers' quiz

The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

NBA News / Detroit Pistons on SI / September 18

Eastern Conference Teams Who Pose Biggest Threat to Pistons NBA Finals Aspirations

The final weeks of the NBA offseason have arrived as the Detroit Pistons are a little over a month away from tipping off the 2026-27 season at Little Caesars Arena against the Boston Celtics on Oct.

Detroit Pistons News / Fadeaway World / September 17

'Does the Rest Of The League Even See You As A $190M Player?': Iman Shumpert Questions Jalen Duren’s Contract Gamble

Iman Shumpert understands why Jalen Duren is holding strong in his contract negotiations with the Detroit Pistons, but the former NBA champion thinks Duren could be taking a massive financial risk by rejecting nearly $200 million.

Detroit Pistons News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 16

Jalen Duren badly wants Pistons to know he’d leave them for a Kings max next summer

The Detroit Pistons and Jalen Duren have still not come to an agreement on a new extension, as both sides seem to be only $10 million apart. While the Pistons are willing to offer him $190 million, Duren has been standing on business and sticking with his $200 million desire.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / September 16

Kawhi Leonard’s reason for turning down Pistons, Timberwolves deals revealed

Kawhi Leonard had his legacy in mind when he chose to return to the Toronto Raptors over other intriguing destinations. The trade sending Leonard back up North was officially finalized earlier this week, ending a months-long saga that left the All-Star swingman in limbo.

Leonard trade from Clippers to Raptors is finally happening

Ex-Clippers star takes a personal shot at Leonard

Interesting update emerges on Draymond Green’s future

Warriors must avoid repeating Jordan Poole mistake with Brandin Podziemski

Celtics have a Mike Conley temptation they should resist this season

Knicks sign former NBA champion to Exhibit 9 deal