Pistons lock Ausar Thompson to five-year, $155M deal, fueling the Cunningham core
TL;DR
Detroit signed Ausar Thompson to a five-year, $155 million rookie extension, cementing him as a premier perimeter defender and a key piece beside Cade Cunningham. At 22, Thompson earned All-NBA First Team recognition and was among the top defenders last season, while Detroit continues negotiations with Jalen Duren for a max contract well above Thompson’s as they push to build a three-player core.
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