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Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Bad Boys / September 19
The Pindown: Time to Vent 
Just a few hours before Ausar Thompson signed his new deal, perfect timing indeed, Robbie and Wes hopped on to vent some frustrations about the coverage of Jalen Duren’s negotiations.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 19
NBA Notes: Pistons, Ausar Thompson, Heat, Pelle Larsson, Celtics
The Pistons have made their commitment to Ausar Thompson official. Thompson agreed to a fully guaranteed five-year, $155 million rookie-scale extension with no player or team options, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.
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?
NBA News / EssentiallySports / September 18
Ausar Thompson Creates NBA History With Twin Brother Amen After Pistons’ $155M Decision
The Thompson twins have turned their NBA journey into a piece of league history. Just weeks after Amen Thompson secured a massive extension with the Houston Rockets, his twin brother Ausar Thompson has landed a major payday of his own.
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.
Detroit Pistons News / Larry Brown Sports / September 18
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.
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.
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.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 18
Shams: Hornets’ Miller, Pistons’ Thompson Discussing Extensions
Appearing on Friday’s episode of NBA Today (YouTube link) in the wake of the news that Jazz guard Keyonte George had signed a five-year, $157.5MM rookie scale extension with Utah, Shams Charania of ESPN pointed to a handful of other 2023 first-round picks who are candidates to sign their own contract extensions before the October 19 deadline.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 18
NBA Rookie Extension Updates: Latest Intel On Potential Deals For Brandon Miller, Ausar Thompson, And More
Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George became the latest young player to secure a rookie-scale extension, recently agreeing to terms on a five-year, $157.5 million deal.
Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Bad Boys / September 4
The Pindown: Ranking the East
After a summer of crazy moves and unexpected turns across the NBA, the Pistons generally played it cool. But how do they stack up? The guys go spot by spot to rank the Eastern Conference, finding out where a lack of change has been misconstrued as a lack of improvement, or if the angst is legit!
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 3
How Amen Thompson’s $208 million contract will impact Jalen Duren, Ausar Thompson
Recently, Houston Rockets star Amen Thompson signed a new contract extension with the franchise worth $208 million over the next five years. The news comes as multiple other players around the league hope for new deals of their own, including Thompson’s twin brother, Detroit Pistons wing Ausar Thompson.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 3
Rockets rumors: Did Amen Thompson take a discount on new contract?
On Thursday, it was reported by ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania that the Houston Rockets had signed wing Amen Thompson to a five-year, $208 million contract extension.
Detroit Pistons News / Fadeaway World / August 20
Pistons Could Lose Ausar Thompson Just One Year After Jalen Duren Standoff
Most of the best free agents are already off the board, but there’s still one major holdout without a resolution: Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren. He entered restricted free agency this summer fully expecting a max contract offer, but he remains unsigned to this day as both sides try (and fail) to strike a deal.
Detroit Pistons News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 20
Pistons rumors: John Hollinger offers intriguing Jalen Duren solution that could help with Ausar Thompson
Entering the final hour of the NBA offseason, the Detroit Pistons and Jalen Duren have yet to reach terms on a new deal, a situation that could be influenced by Ausar Thompson’s future with the team.
Detroit Pistons News / Larry Brown Sports / May 18
Ausar Thompson leaves a bold message after getting knocked out by the Cavs
It’s going to take some time before Ausar Thompson completely moves on from the painful ending of the Detroit Pistons’ 2025-26 NBA campaign. The Pistons’
Detroit Pistons News / Larry Brown Sports / March 24
Ausar Thompson hilariously walks back his comment about wanting ‘the biggest thing’
Ausar Thompson immediately asked for a mulligan after dropping a quote he probably felt the internet would use against him. Just before the Detroit Pistons
NBA News / Yardbarker / November 25
How do current Pistons compare to previous editions that also won 13 straight games?
While comparing the current Pistons to the great teams of yesteryear might be a bit unfair, there are a couple of striking similarities between them and a few notable differences.
NBA News / Yardbarker / November 18
Youth movement: Five new players who should be part of Team USA basketball's future
A veteran-heavy USA Basketball squad took home a gold medal last summer in Paris. But their two biggest stars won't be returning. Who could replace them?
Detroit Pistons News / Yardbarker / November 6
Pistons' stifling defense has them at top of the East
The banged-up Detroit Pistons don't have a lot of offense aside from Cade Cunningham. Thanks to their stifling defense, the Pistons have the Eastern Conference's second-best record anyway.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 25, 2025
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.
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