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On YouTubeDetroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / July 27
Detroit Pistons’ Emerging Star Lands Major Opportunity
Ausar Thompson of the Detroit Pistons recently graced the cover of SLAM magazine. To no surprise, Ausar shared the spotlight with his twin brother, Amen Thompson of the Houston Rockets.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 24
Houston Rockets Rising Star Graces SLAM Magazine Cover
While the Houston Rockets have had themselves a red-hot summer, their rising star Amen Thompson has also been in on the fun, recently gracing the SLAM magazine cover alongside his twin brother and Detroit Pistons wing, Ausar Thompson.
Houston Rockets News / The SportsRush / July 20
Kevin Durant Snubbing Amen Thompson’s Brother Ausar On IG Resurfaces: 'Biggest KD Fan In The World'
Houston Rockets veteran Kevin Durant is an easy man to like and an easier athlete to admire. Having made his debut back in 2007, Durant has managed to win the NBA championship twice, received two Finals MVP awards, an NBA MVP honor, four scoring titles and, of course, the Rookie of the Year in his debut season.
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Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / July 13
Pistons GM Gushes Over Ausar Thompson's Offseason Training
After being drafted fifth overall by the Detroit Pistons in 2023, Ausar Thompson's pro career got off the rails following a blood clot diagnosis. Now in the midst of his first healthy offseason, the versatile forward appears ready to take a big step forward in his development.
Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / June 14
Detroit Pistons Shine Spotlight on Promising Phenom
The Detroit Pistons social media team’s offseason highlights continued on Friday by shining a light on the season that Ausar Thompson had. Coming off his sophomore effort in the NBA, Thompson is looking like a true rising star in Detroit.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / June 6
Jamaican National Team Looks Stacked With Influx Of 8 NBA Players
The Jamaican National Team for basketball is due to see a massive influx of talent as eight NBA players have announced their decision to join and represent the country.
NBA News / Detroit Pistons on SI / May 26
Rockets, Pistons Standouts Confirm Major Move
The Thompson twins are reportedly working on potentially securing two spots on the Jamaican national team for future events. Late last week, the standouts from the Houston Rockets and the Detroit Pistons started the process of applying for citizenship in Jamaica.
Detroit Pistons News / Fadeaway World / May 26
Amen And Ausar Thompson Confirm They Could Play For Jamaica In Future FIBA And Olympic Competitions
Amen and Ausar Thompson made waves during their sophomore seasons in the NBA, and they hope to do the same on the international stage someday. During a meet and greet session organized by the Jamaica Basketball Association and the Bob Marley Foundation at the S Hotel in Kingston on Sunday, the twins stated they're open to representing Jamaica.
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.
NBA News / Last Word On Sports / May 25
Two Rising NBA Stars Aim to Represent Jamaica in ’28 Olympics
Two rising NBA teams—Houston Rockets and Detroit Pistons—have one thing in common and enjoy it equally, but separately: the rise of the NBA’s electric set of twins. Amen Thompson and Ausar Thompson are ascending the NBA rankings, and the Summer Olympics could be the next significant feat the brothers could accomplish.
Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / May 2
NBA Analyst Calls Out Pistons Coach for ‘Awful Decision’ vs Knicks
Looking back at everything that transpired throughout the 2024-2025 NBA Playoffs, it would be difficult to find a reason to be frustrated with Detroit Pistons head coach JB Bickerstaff.
Detroit Pistons News / Athlon Sports / May 2
Stephen A. Smith Takes Jab at Ausar Thompson After Pistons’ Loss to Knicks
The Detroit Pistons' season came to an end Thursday night after a 116-113 loss to the New York Knicks. The Pistons were attempting to climb back into the series after falling behind 3-1.
Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / May 2
Ausar Thompson Shrugs Off Detroit Pistons’ Late Decision vs Knicks
Throughout the six-game series between the Detroit Pistons and the New York Knicks, Ausar Thompson proved that his defense is extremely valuable. While
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 2
How Pistons' late comeback was thwarted by even later Knicks comeback in Game 6
Facing elimination, the Detroit Pistons made a furious fourth-quarter comeback. Then the Knicks made a furious comeback of their own to eliminate them.
NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / May 1
Pistons Forward Giving Knicks Fits
The New York Knicks need just one more win in their series against the Detroit Pistons, who have proven to be quite the fighter in their first five games to date.
NBA News / Detroit Pistons on SI / May 1
Thompson Twins Keep NBA Playoff Pattern Going After Rockets-Warriors
The Thompson twins are competing in their first NBA Playoff runs this postseason in their respective conferences. Amen Thompson is playing a key role for the Houston Rockets, while Ausar Thompson has started every matchup for the Detroit Pistons in the East.
Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / April 30
Pistons Standout Shows Love to Ausar Thompson After Game 5 vs Knicks
Ausar Thompson’s 2025 NBA Playoff run hasn’t involved much scoring from his end, but that all changed during the do-or-die Game 5 between the New York Knicks and the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday.
Detroit Pistons News / Athlon Sports / April 30
Ausar Thompson Sends Two-Word Message About Pistons' Teammate Cade Cunningham
The Detroit Pistons, for the second time in their first-round series, stole a game from the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. They still trail 3-2, but they have the belief that they can force a Game 7 and advance past the Knicks to meet the Boston Celtics in the next round.
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 / Hoops Rumors / November 11
Pistons' Ausar Thompson cleared to return
Thompson has been sidelined since March when doctors discovered he had a blood clot issue.
Detroit Pistons News / Field Level Media / September 30
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.
Detroit Pistons News / Larry Brown Sports / March 20, 2024
Pistons rookie to miss remainder of season due to blood clot
Detroit Pistons rookie Ausar Thompson will miss the remainder of the season due to a blood clot.
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