NBA's Ausar Thompson Out For Season To Treat Blood Clot
NBA's Ausar Thompson Out For Season ... To Treat Blood Clot
The Detroit Pistons will be without Ausar Thompson for the rest of the season ... after it was revealed the rookie guard is receiving treatment for blood clot issues.
The Pistons announced the unfortunate news ahead of their game against the Pacers on Wednesday ... saying Thompson will not play tonight or the last 13 games of the regular season due to the medical situation.
The good news?? The 6'6" athlete is expected to recover and return in time for next season.
The @DetroitPistons announced today the following medical updates: pic.twitter.com/9zNkuZ74ur
— Pistons PR (@Pistons_PR) March 20, 2024 @Pistons_PR
Detroit released a statement on Thompson's status ... saying, "Under the guidance of Pistons team physician Dr. Ramsey Shehab of Henry Ford Health, Thompson has been cleared to resume conditioning and will begin non-contact basketball activities at the conclusion of the regular season with a gradual ramp up over the summer months in preparation for a full return next season."
Thompson last played on March 9th ... scoring 4 points in the Pistons' 124-142 loss to the Mavericks.
In 63 games this season, the former No. 5 overall pick averaged 8.8 points and 6.4 rebounds. He also became the youngest player (20) to earn at least 5 blocks in their first NBA game.
Ausar Thompson is so Him. Highlight defensive play directly into a highlight alley oop.
— V̷a̷t̷o̷r̷ (@VatorSports) July 12, 2023 @VatorSports
Wait until he’s next to Cade Cunningham. pic.twitter.com/sKgnn6YDqz
The Pistons also announced Isaiah Stewart is also out for the season with a right hamstring strain he suffered during Monday's game.
It's more bad news for Motor City -- the Pistons currently have the 2nd worst record in the NBA at 12-56 ... and made history this season by having the most consecutive losses with 28-straight games without a win.
