Ausar Thompson moved from out to day-to-day on Monday's injury report with a right ankle issue. The Pistons face the Knicks on Tuesday, the date listed for his expected return.
What happened
Thompson was upgraded from out to day-to-day on the Pistons' injury report Monday at 10:14 a.m. ET. The listing is ankle, leg, right. He was out Sunday, and Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reported that Thompson (ankle) would miss the game against the 76ers. His status went from undisclosed on Friday to day-to-day with the ankle listing on Saturday, then to out on Sunday. The report lists Oct. 27 as his expected return date. No further detail on the injury has been announced.
What it means for the Pistons
Detroit plays at the Knicks on Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. ET (NBC/Peacock). The Pistons are 3-0, in first place, and have won three straight. Thompson has played two games this season, averaging 26.3 minutes, 7.5 points, 7.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists. Detroit is 2-0 with him and 1-0 without him. In the game without him, Cade Cunningham played 32.8 minutes and scored 21.3 points. John Collins (29.5 minutes), Duncan Robinson (29.0), Daniss Jenkins (25.3) and Paul Reed (22.1) filled out the rotation. Jalen Duren is also out with a right hamstring injury, and Isaiah Joe is day-to-day with a hip issue.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Thompson is listed for Tuesday's game at the Knicks. The report gives Oct. 27 as his expected return, which is the day of that game. He is day-to-day, so his availability is not settled until the report is updated. Watch Duren's hamstring and Joe's hip as well, since both affect how many minutes the rotation has to cover in New York.
Is Ausar Thompson playing at the Knicks on Tuesday?
Not announced. He is day-to-day with a right ankle issue, and the injury report lists Oct. 27, the day of the game, as his expected return. The next report should clarify his status.
When will Ausar Thompson be back?
The injury report lists an expected return of Oct. 27. The team has not announced anything beyond that.