Ausar Thompson is back on the injury report as day-to-day with an ankle issue, one day after he was cleared. He is listed as probable for Wednesday night's game against the Hornets.
What happened
Thompson was listed as day-to-day with an ankle injury on the official injury report at 1:14 PM ET on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The report comment reads: "Thompson (ankle) is probable for Wednesday against the Hornets." His expected return is listed as Oct. 28. He had been cleared from day-to-day on Tuesday. The right ankle has kept him on and off the report for a week. He went from day-to-day to out on Sunday, then back to day-to-day on Monday.
What it means for the Pistons
Detroit hosts Charlotte at 7:00 PM ET Wednesday. The Pistons are 3-1, first in the standings, and coming off a loss. Thompson has played three games, averaging 8.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.0 assists in 25.9 minutes. Detroit is 2-1 with him and 1-0 without him. If he is limited, the wing minutes go to Duncan Robinson (29.9 minutes, 17.8 points), Daniss Jenkins (24.9, 11.8), Kevin Huerter (20.1, 6.0) and Javonte Green (17.3, 7.3). Cade Cunningham leads the group at 33.5 minutes and 20.8 points. Jalen Duren (right hamstring) and Isaiah Joe (right hip) are both out.
What to watch
The next question is whether Thompson moves from probable to available before tipoff against the Hornets. The report lists his expected return as Wednesday, but no minutes limit has been announced. This is the second time in a week the right ankle has put him back on the report after a better day. Whether he stays off it after Wednesday is the thing to track.
Is Ausar Thompson playing vs Hornets on Wed, Oct 28?
He is listed as probable for Wednesday's 7:00 PM ET game against the Hornets because of an ankle issue. A final decision has not been announced.
When will Ausar Thompson be back?
The injury report lists his expected return as Oct. 28, the same day as the Hornets game. He is day-to-day and probable to play.