Thompson won't start Saturday's game against the Suns. Thompson made back-to-back starts while the Pistons dealt with injuries, but now that the team's preferred lineup is healthy, Thompson will rejoin the reserves. In eight appearances, Thompson is averaging 7.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists across 17.0 minutes.
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Team
Detroit Pistons
Birthdate
1/30/2003 (21)
Status
ACT
HT/WT
6'6", 205 lbs
Draft Info
2023: Rd 1; Pk 5 (DET)
Birthplace
Oakland, CA, USA
Position
SF
Experience
1 season
Career History
Detroit Pistons
2023-Present
(2 seasons)
Thompson won't start Saturday's game against the Suns. Thompson made back-to-back starts while the Pistons dealt with injuries, but now that the team's preferred lineup is healthy, Thompson will rejoin the reserves. In eight appearances, Thompson is averaging 7.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists across 17.0 minutes.
Thompson posted 19 points (8-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, one block and four steals in 27 minutes during Monday's 125-124 overtime victory over Miami. Thompson got the starting nod Monday due to Tobias Harris (hand) being out, concluding his second start of the year one rebound shy of a double-double while coming up one point short of the 20-point mark. Thompson set new season-high totals in scoring and rebounds after entering Monday yet to record more than nine points in six outings.
Thompson will start Monday's game against the Heat, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports. With Tobias Harris (hand) out, Thompson will make his second start of the season. In his only other start, Thompson posted three points, four rebounds, four assists and one steal in 20 minutes during a 20-point loss to the Grizzlies on Nov. 27.
Thompson (groin) has been removed from the injury report in advance of Thursday's game against Boston. Thompson is set to return to action after a two-game absence, initially due to an illness and secondarily due to groin soreness. The second-year wing is averaging 6.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 0.4 steals and 0.6 blocks in 15.2 minutes across his five appearances this season. He has yet to exceed 20 minutes of action in any contest as Detroit gradually acclimates him following an extended absence due to blood clotting issues.
Thompson (groin) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Knicks. Thompson will miss his second straight game Saturday, though this time it's due to a groin injury. The Pistons have an extended break until their next game against the Celtics on Thursday, so it's possible Thompson returns for that game. Ron Holland and Simone Fontecchio should see extended playing time off the bench Saturday due to Thompson's absence.
Thompson (groin) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against New York. Thompson was sidelined for Wednesday's game against the Celtics due to an illness. He doesn't appear to be under the weather anymore, but he is iffy to play Saturday due to left adductor soreness. If Thompson is unable to play, Ron Holland and Simone Fontecchio would likely see an uptick in playing time off the bench.
Thompson (rest) will be held out of Wednesday's game against Boston. Thompson logged 14 minutes Tuesday against the Bucks, scoring eight points with five rebounds, one assist and one block. However, he's not cleared for back-to-backs yet, so the Pistons will hold him out for injury maintenance. Ron Holland and Simone Fontecchio are candidates to pick up a few minutes in Thompson's absence.
Thompson is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pacers. Thompson will move back to the bench due to the return of Tobias Harris (back) to the starting unit. Thompson has averaged 4.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game in two appearances this season.
Thompson will start Wednesday's game against Memphis, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports. With Cade Cunningham (hip) and Tobias Harris (hip) sidelined, Thompson will make his first start of the season. The second-year wing made his season debut Monday, posting five points (2-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt), four assists and three rebounds in 16 minutes. Thompson will presumably still face a minutes restriction despite starting.