19/09/202608:09
The Detroit forward has reached an agreement on a five-year rookie-scale extension, with the deal fully guaranteed.
Ausar Thompson and the Detroit Pistons have reached an agreement on a five-year, $155 million contract extension. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report the news.
Last season, Thompson averaged 9.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 2.0 steals and 0.9 blocks in 73 games, leading the NBA in steals per game. His defensive impact earned him a spot on the All-Defensive First Team and third place in the Defensive Player of the Year voting.
The move helps Atlanta address a roster crunch, as the Hawks had 16 players on standard NBA contracts
The extension will run from 2027 through 2029 and includes a player option for the second season
Brian Windhorst detailed the franchise’s financial strength, highlighted by major revenue streams and a lucrative local agreement with Spectrum SportsNet.
The French forward paid tribute to the national team veteran following his retirement from professional basketball, highlighting his remarkable career.
Approximately one million fans registered their interest in tickets, marking the highest level of demand ever recorded for NBA games in Europe.
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