Detroit and forward Ausar Thompson agree to a five-year contract extension, according to multiple reports.
The Athletic and Yahoo Sports both describe the deal as an extension that keeps Thompson with the Pistons. Yahoo reports the extension is “worth $31 million a year” and that it begins after this season, while another Yahoo report characterizes it as a rookie-scale extension totaling $155 million. Yahoo’s coverage also notes that the contract does not resolve ongoing negotiations involving another young core player, center Jalen Duren.
Across the outlets, Thompson’s recent performance is cited as context for the agreement. The Athletic says Thompson, 23, started 73 games last season and earned All-Defensive First Team honors. Other Yahoo reports similarly reference his All-Defensive First Team selection in his third season, framing it as part of the Pistons’ decision to secure him long term.
