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On YouTubeDetroit Pistons News / Hoops Rumors / October 28
Pistons pick up 2026-27 options on three players
The Pistons have exercised their 2026/27 rookie scale team options on the following three players, according to RealGM’s official NBA transaction log:
NBA News / Detroit Bad Boys / October 27
The Pindown I Beating the Celtics to Move to 2-1 
Fresh off the Pistons 119-113 victory over the Boston Celtics, Blake and Wes hop on the mics to break down all the fun from the Pistons’ home opener. They discuss how teams are guarding Cade, and how the team might counter it, the impressive play from Ausar Thompson and Ron Holland, and why Tobias Harris was and has been an unsung hero.
NBA News / CBSSports.com / October 27
Each NBA team's biggest breakout candidate for 2025-26: Matas Buzelis, Ausar Thompson, more ready to make leap
We chose one player from each team who looks ready to hit the next level
The 'Last 50-point game by NBA team' quiz
How many of the last players to reach the half-century mark in points for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / October 21
Pistons Forward Ausar Thompson Predicted to Land Notable Honor
Heading into the upcoming season, the Detroit Pistons have multiple key names worth watching. At the top of the list is forward Ausar Thompson, who is heading into his third season with the franchise.
The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 18
Rockets' Amen Thompson Tabbed as 'Under the Radar X-Factor'
The initial scouting report on Amen Thompson was that he'd be a bit of a project. He'd taken an alternate route and opted to play at Overtime Elite, alongside his twin brother, Ausar Thompson.
Detroit Pistons News / Sporting News / October 15
Pistons' Ausar Thompson new role gives Cade Cunningham a change in responsibility
The time is now for the other Thompson brother.
Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Bad Boys / October 14
The Pindown: Cade is too Good for the Preseason
Preseason basketball has begun and Blake and Wes are here to break down all you need to know from the Pistons first two games! First, they discuss why Cade’s performance has been so incredible in the context of his previous preseason showings.
Detroit Pistons News / Hardwood Heroics / October 14
'He Has the Ability to Make Teammates Better' – Detroit Pistons Coach Has High Expectations for Ausar Thompson This Season
Ausar Thompson has established himself as a key player for the Detroit Pistons, and head coach JB Bickerstaff has high hopes for the 22-year-old guard this upcoming season.
Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / October 13
Detroit Pistons Have Big Plans for Ausar Thompson This Year
Heading into his third NBA season, Ausar Thompson’s role continues to grow with the Detroit Pistons. By now, everybody understands that Thompson’s greatest strengths are his athleticism and defense.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 12
East Notes: Pistons, Ausar Thompson, Hornets, Mason Plumlee, Nets
The Pistons are still shaping what life looks like around Cade Cunningham — and one of the preseason’s biggest experiments has been putting the ball in Ausar Thompson’s hands more often, per Hunter Patterson of The Athletic.
Detroit Pistons News / Last Word On Sports / October 12
Ausar Thompson’s Versatility is the X-Factor the Pistons Need
If you’re a Detroit Pistons fan, the preseason is an exciting time to see what the team has been implementing. Whether it’s new offensive sets, unfamiliar lineups, or players taking on bigger roles, this is the perfect time to iron things out.
Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / October 8
Pistons Coach Weighs in On Ausar Thompson's Improved Shooting
Heading into the 2026 season, Ausar Thompson is one member of the Detroit Pistons that many have had their eye on. As he prepares for his third season, one member of the coaching staff weighed in on a key portion of his development.
Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Bad Boys / October 4
The Pindown: Reacting to Media Day
Welcome to the official NBA year! Blake and Wes break down the most exciting elements of Pistons media day, from Ausar Thompson and Ron Holland channeling their inner Dolly Parton-s, to Jaden Ivey’s health and Isaiah Stewart’s three-point shooting, the guys open the show with it all.
Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / October 1
Pistons Forward Continuing to Use Playoffs as A Learning Experience
After losing him towards the end of his rookie season due to a blood clot, Ausar Thompson was able to return to the Detroit Pistons in the early stages of the 2025 campaign.
Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / September 28
Ausar Thompson Looks Ready to Have Breakout Campaign for Pistons
The offseason has officially reached its end, as the Detroit Pistons are slated to kick off a new season with media day on Monday. As training camp gets ready to begin, one player looks ready to grow as a key contributor for the franchise.
Detroit Pistons News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 27
Pistons player who will shock world with breakout 2025-26 season
Among the promising young talents on the Detroit Pistons roster, Ausar Thompson stands poised to emerge as the franchise’s most shocking breakout star in the 2025-26 season.
Detroit Pistons News / Hardwood Heroics / September 21
'He Helped Change the Culture' – Detroit Pistons Forward Has Left a Strong Impression on the Franchise, Per Ausar Thompson
The Detroit Pistons took Ron Holland with the fifth overall pick in last year’s NBA Draft, and the former G League Ignite swingman apparently left a lasting impression on the team during his rookie season.
NBA News / Yardbarker / September 19
Three reasons the Pistons will trade for All-Star forward
He's expensive, he's in his prime and he's ready to win — all of which makes him perfect for the Detroit Pistons.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 25
Thompson twins could get Jamaican basketball to the Olympics
Jamaica has the 107th-ranked basketball team in the world and the 22nd-ranked team in the Americas. But adding a talented set of twins could lift the Jamaicans to a new level.
Detroit Pistons News / Yardbarker / March 5
Ausar Thompson and Jalen Duren making impact for in-form Pistons
The Detroit Pistons are enjoying a thrilling resurgence during the 2024-25 NBA season and are getting key contributions from Thompson and Duren.
Detroit Pistons News / Hoops Wire / February 18
Pistons’ Ausar Thompson Sets Sights on Becoming NBA’s Best Defender
Second-year Pistons wing Ausar Thompson isn’t short on confidence when it comes to his defensive prowess. In a recent interview, the NBA rising star made his stance clear: he believes he’s already the best perimeter defender in the league — and he’s just getting started.
Detroit Pistons News / Field Level Media / September 30, 2024
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 out when he can take the court for his sophomore season.
Detroit Pistons News / Yardbarker / July 10, 2024
Pistons provide encouraging update on high-upside wing Ausar Thompson
Detroit Pistons second-year wing Ausar Thompson is brimming with potential.
Detroit Pistons News / NBA Analysis Network / April 18, 2024
Pistons’ Ausar Thompson Opens Up On Scary Medical Diagnosis
The 2023-24 NBA season was a disaster for the Detroit Pistons. They made some ugly franchise history, recording the fewest wins in a campaign, and setting the record for longest losing streak with a 28-game skid.
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