Ausar Thompson NBA News & Injury Updates

Injury/Illness - Right Ankle Sprain (2026-10-28, CHA@DET).

Injury/Illness - Right Ankle Sprain (2026-10-28, CHA@DET). Prior reporting (2026-10-28): Thompson (ankle) is probable for Wednesday against the Hornets. Thompson returned from a one-game absence to post 11 points (5-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-3 FT), six rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block across 25 minutes in Tuesday's 111-97 loss to the Knicks. He appears to have walked away without any setbacks and is expected to play the second leg of this back-to-back set.

Injury/Illness - Right Ankle Sprain (2026-10-27, DET@NYK).

Injury/Illness - Right Ankle Sprain (2026-10-27, DET@NYK). Prior reporting (2026-10-27): Thompson (ankle) was a full participant at Tuesday's shootaround, Coty M. Davis of The Detroit News reports. Thompson remains questionable on the latest injury report, but he seems to be trending in the right direction. If he's unable to give it a go, the Pistons could turn to guys like Daniss Jenkins, Javonte Green and Kevin Huerter.

Injury/Illness - Right Ankle Sprain (2026-10-27, DET@NYK). Prior reporting (2026-10-26): Thompson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against New York. Thompson is in danger of missing a second straight game due to the right ankle sprain he sustained in Friday's win over Miami. If the 23-year-old swingman is ruled out, Daniss Jenkins, Javonte Green and Kevin Huerter would likely see additional minutes, especially if Isaiah Joe (hip) is also downgraded from questionable to out.

Thompson (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the 76ers, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reports. Thompson wasn't active at shootaround Sunday morning, so it's not surprising to see the star forward sidelined for this game. Isaiah Joe and Javonte Green are candidates to enter the starting lineup, while Thompson will aim to return against the Knicks on Tuesday.

Injury/Illness - Right Ankle Sprain (2026-10-25, DET@PHI). Prior reporting (2026-10-25): Thompson (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the 76ers, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reports. Thompson wasn't active at shootaround Sunday morning, so it's not surprising to see the star forward sidelined for this game. Isaiah Joe and Javonte Green are candidates to enter the starting lineup, while Thompson will aim to return against the Knicks on Tuesday.

Injury/Illness - Right Ankle Sprain (2026-10-25, DET@PHI). Prior reporting (2026-10-25): Thompson (ankle) did not participate in Sunday morning's shootaround, Coty M. Davis of The Detroit News reports. Thompson sustained a right ankle sprain in Friday's win over Miami and is trending in the wrong direction for Sunday's contest. If the 23-year-old swingman is ultimately ruled out, Javonte Green and Isaiah Joe would likely see increased playing time.

Injury/Illness - Right Ankle Sprain (2026-10-25, DET@PHI). Prior reporting (2026-10-24): Thompson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Philadelphia. Thompson sustained a right ankle sprain in the third quarter of Friday's win over Miami and did not return. If the 23-year-old forward is ultimately ruled out, Isaiah Joe and Javonte Green would likely see increased playing time.

Thompson exited Friday's game with an undisclosed injury and did not return, finishing with four points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds, four assists, one steal, one block and three turnovers across 19 minutes in a 128-111 win over the Heat. Head coach JB Bickerstaff did not provide an update on Thompson after the game, so for now, he should be considered questionable for Sunday's meeting with the 76ers. If Thompson is forced to the sidelines, there would be more minutes available for Isaiah Joe, Kevin Huerter and Ronald Holland.

Thompson (undisclosed) exited to the locker room in the third quarter of Friday's game against the Heat, Zachary Weinberger of ClutchPoints.com reports. Thompson hobbled to the bench after an awkward fall and limped to the locker room shortly thereafter. He can be considered questionable to return until further notice.

Thompson was initially listed as questionable due to right ankle injury management, but the third-year pro is trending toward being available for Saturday's contest. He missed five games earlier this month due to his ankle issue, and in his seven outings since returning March 15, he has averaged 9.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 2.4 steals and 1.1 blocks over 28.6 minutes per game.