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According to the Detroit Pistons, they have signed Ausar Thompson to a contract. Thompson was selected fifth overall by the Pistons in the 2023 NBA Draft. Per team policy, the terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Thompson signs with Pistons
Thompson, who is 6'7″, 215, averaged 17.5 points, 5.8 assists, and 2.3 points per game in 20 games with the City Reapers in the Overtime Elite League in 2022-23. Thompson was named Overtime Elite MVP and was named Finals MVP after he averaged 21 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.8 assists in the playoffs.
The @DetroitPistons announced today that the team has signed Ausar Thompson to a contract. Thompson was drafted fifth overall by the Pistons in the 2023 NBA Draft. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not disclosed. pic.twitter.com/oavd6YID0Z
— Pistons PR (@Pistons_PR) July 2, 2023