Ausar Thompson Rumors

Omari Sankofa II: FINAL: Pistons 124, Hornets 91. Biggest win margin of the season. Shot 57% overall and 49% (18-37) from 3, with Cade (33 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds, 5 steals, 13-20 overall, 4-7 from 3) leading the way. Robinson: 24 pts Thompson: 14 pts, 6 rebs, 4 assts

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Hunter Patterson: Pistons overcome a slow start to beat the Nets 110-94. Detroit is now 5-1 and 1-0 in cup play. Cade (20), Ron (18), Duncan (17), BBall (12) and Ausar (11) all scored in double figures. Ausar had a game-high six assists and no turnovers. Javonte was a game-high +20 in 22mins.

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Hunter Patterson: Duncan on Ausar Thompson’s growth: “It’s starting to slow down for him, for sure. … He’s so versatile, so dynamic. He’s just fun to play with. The rim pressure he’s able to provide is really unique. It’s really on us to allow him to unlock the best version of himself.”

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Hunter Patterson: Ausar Thompson (right ankle sprain) is probable for the Pistons against the Hornets tonight. Isaiah Joe (right hip contusion) remains out.

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Hunter Patterson: J.B. on how Ausar learned from his playoff matchup against Brunson: “For Ausar, he studies the game. Over and over again, he watches his opponent and learns from his opponents. … The more you play a team, the more you see a guy, it helps in that way.”

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Omari Sankofa II: Shootaround just ended at MSG. Ausar Thompson’s wearing a blue jersey and getting shots up. Still listed as questionable but bodes well for his availability

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Hunter Patterson: Pistons list Ausar Thompson (right ankle sprain) and Isaiah Joe (right hip contusion) as questionable for tomorrow against the Knicks.

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Tom Hur: Ausar Thompson is out for tonight's game at the Sixers due to the ankle injury.

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Hunter Patterson: Jalen Duren (right hamstring strain) has been ruled out tomorrow against the 76ers. Ausar Thompson (right ankle sprain) is questionable.

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Omari Sankofa II: JB on who's filling the leadership role: "Cade is it, to be honest with you. There is a bit of a void from Tobias leaving and how much he meant to us, but that means there’s opportunities for other guys. JD is a leader on this team. Ausar is growing to be a leader on this team."

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Omari Sankofa II: Asked Cade about Ausar at practice: “He’s trending in the right direction to have a big year.”

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Omari Sankofa II: JB on Ausar handling the ball more and hitting the late middy: "Makes us harder to guard. The way that they have to play him is going to be different. Being able to hide Cade a bit … we want Ausar to be aggressive. We want him to be assertive, put pressure on people."

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League sources continue to pinpoint Charlotte's Brandon Miller as the top contender to join a club that, to this point, features only Wallace, San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama, Utah's Keyonte George, Golden State's Brandin Podziemski and twins Amen Thompson (Houston) and Ausar Thompson (Detroit).

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Omari Sankofa II: Asked Cade about Ausar playing on-ball: “AT is somebody that can pass the ball at a super high level, can handle the ball. It’s just natural for us to use him more in that light, and allow him to explore more of that. He hasn’t had enough of that in his time with us.”

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