Detroit Pistons’ Ausar Thompson cleared to play by the NBA’s fitness panel
Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson has been cleared to play by the NBA’s fitness panel after being sidelined since March
Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson has been cleared to play by the NBA’s fitness panel after being sidelined since March due to blood clots. The No. 5 pick in the 2023 draft will now ramp up with full-contact practices, aiming to make his season debut in the coming weeks.
In his rookie season, Thompson averaged 8.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, and nearly one block per game, making his mark with strong defensive stats. His return comes as the Pistons hold a 4-7 record under new leadership from president Trajan Langdon and coach J.B. Bickerstaff.