Ausar Thompson Questionable for Monday with Ankle Injury; Pistons Await Return

Ausar Thompson (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the Pacers, having missed the past three games. He has been upgraded to day-to-day, with a decision expected after shootaround. If he remains sidelined, Ronald Holland and Javonte Green could see increased roles. The 22-year-old forward's 2025 stats include 13.9 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.8 steals, and 0.7 blocks. Thompson signed a two-year, $16.35 million contract with the Pistons in 2023, with team options exercised for 2025-26 and 2026-27. A five-star recruit, he played in the Overtime Elite league, winning two OTE titles and two Finals MVP awards, averaging 16.3 points, 6.9 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 2.7 steals, and 1.3 blocks in 2022-23. Known for his hyper-athleticism, versatile defense, and excellent passing, Thompson is seen as a potential star, capable of defending multiple positions and impacting the game on both ends.