Pistons extend Ausar Thompson with five-year, $155 million deal
9 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 11:45 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
The Detroit Pistons and forward Ausar Thompson have agreed to a five-year, $155 million rookie-scale contract extension, as reported on September 18, 2026. The deal will begin next season and secures Thompson's future with the team that drafted him fifth overall in 2023. Last season, Thompson was recognized for his defensive skills, finishing third in Defensive Player of the Year voting and earning a spot on the All-Defensive First Team. He led the league with 2 steals per game, contributing significantly to the Pistons' success on defense. The Pistons are preparing for their season opener against the Boston Celtics on October 20.
- •Thompson's new contract averages $31 million per year.
- •He was drafted by the Pistons in 2023 from Overtime Elite.
- •Thompson will make $11.1 million in the final year of his rookie contract.
- •His contract extension does not include opt-outs.
- •The Pistons open their season at home against the Celtics on October 20.
- 11:45 PMESPN — Pistons' Ausar Thompson lands 5-year, $155M extension, sources say
- 11:40 PMYahoo Sports — Pistons news: Ausar Thompson lands five-year, $155 million extension with Detroit
- 11:33 PMYahoo Sports — Ausar Thompson Signs MASSIVE Contract Extension With Detroit Pistons
- 10:57 PMYahoo Sports — Pistons lock up core player, sign F Ausar Thompson to 5-year extension
- 10:39 PMYahoo Sports — Pistons, Ausar Thompson reportedly agree to 5-year, $155 million rookie-scale contract extension
- 10:37 PMYahoo Sports — Pistons sign Ausar Thompson to 5-year contract extension
- 10:33 PMYahoo Sports — Ausar Thompson agrees to five-year contract extension with Pistons
"As the contract situation between the Detroit Pistons and center Jalen Duren is still ongoing, the team has given a deal to another key player on the team. With star Ausar Thompson eligible for a contract extension with the Pistons , the latest news reveals that it has been done. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, Detroit and Thompson have […] The post Pistons news: Ausar Thompson lands five-year, $155 million extension with Detroit appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Ausar Thompson and the Detroit Pistons agreed Friday, to a five-year contract extension worth $31 million a year, which kicks in after this season.
"Ausar Thompson and the Detroit Pistons agreed to a five-year contract extension worth $31 million a year, which kicks in after this season.
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External links- ESPNSep 18, 2026, 11:45 PMPistons' Ausar Thompson lands 5-year, $155M extension, sources say
Pistons All-Defensive forward Ausar Thompson has agreed to a five-year, $155 million rookie-scale contract extension, sources told ESPN.
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 11:40 PMPistons news: Ausar Thompson lands five-year, $155 million extension with Detroit
As the contract situation between the Detroit Pistons and center Jalen Duren is still ongoing, the team has given a deal to another key player on the team. With star Ausar Thompson eligible for a contract extension with the Pistons , the latest news reveals that it has been done. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, Detroit and Thompson have […] The post Pistons news: Ausar Thompson lands five-year, $155 million extension with Detroit appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 11:33 PMAusar Thompson Signs MASSIVE Contract Extension With Detroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons have agreed to a fully guaranteed five-year, $155 million extension with All-Defensive forward Ausar Thompson.
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 10:57 PMPistons lock up core player, sign F Ausar Thompson to 5-year extension
Ausar Thompson and the Detroit Pistons agreed to a five-year contract extension worth $31 million a year, which kicks in after this season.
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 10:39 PMPistons, Ausar Thompson reportedly agree to 5-year, $155 million rookie-scale contract extension
Thompson was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team in his third season.
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 10:37 PMPistons sign Ausar Thompson to 5-year contract extension
Ausar Thompson and the Detroit Pistons agreed Friday, to a five-year contract extension worth $31 million a year, which kicks in after this season.
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 10:33 PMAusar Thompson agrees to five-year contract extension with Pistons
Ausar Thompson agrees to five-year contract extension with Pistons
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