Ausar Thompson Misses Start Of Training Camp
2 months agoDetroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson (blood clot) is being held out of contact drills at the start of training camp. Thompson was diagnosed with a blood clot last season and was shut down in March. The 21-year-old has been cleared for conditioning, strength training, and non-contact drills. Thompson has said he feels "perfectly fine," but there is currently no timeline for his return. After going off the board as the fifth pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Thompson averaged 8.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.1 steals in 25.1 minutes during his rookie campaign.
Source: Omari Sankofa II
Source: Omari Sankofa II