Ausar Thompson stays day-to-day with an ankle issue and is probable for Wednesday's game against the Hornets. The Pistons expect to have their starting wing, though he has been on and off the injury report all week.
What happened
Ausar Thompson is day-to-day with an ankle issue. The official injury report at 7:03 PM ET on Wednesday, Oct. 28 said: "Thompson (ankle) is probable for Wednesday against the Hornets." His status before this update was also day-to-day. The right ankle has bothered him for several days. He was day-to-day on Oct. 24, ruled out on Oct. 25, moved back to day-to-day on Oct. 26 and cleared on Oct. 27. He was cleared again on Wednesday, then listed day-to-day later that day. No further detail on the injury has been announced.
What it means for the Pistons
Detroit hosts the Hornets on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 7:00 PM ET. The Pistons are 3-1 and sit first in the standings, but they lost their last game. Through three games, Thompson is averaging 8.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.0 assists in 25.9 minutes. The Pistons are 2-1 with him and 1-0 without him. In the game he missed, Cade Cunningham, Duncan Robinson, John Collins and Daniss Jenkins carried the biggest minutes. Paul Reed, Kevin Huerter and Javonte Green also played. Depth is thin. Jalen Duren is out with a right hamstring injury, and Isaiah Joe is out with a right hip injury.
What to watch
Probable means Thompson is expected to play against Charlotte, but watch for a final call before tip-off. No return timeline has been announced because he is not expected to miss time. The ankle has changed status almost every day since Oct. 24, so check the next injury report after Wednesday's game. Detroit is also waiting on news about Duren and Joe.
Is Ausar Thompson playing vs Hornets on Wed, Oct 28?
He is probable. The injury report lists him as probable for Wednesday against the Hornets with an ankle issue, so he is expected to play.
When will Ausar Thompson be back?
No return date has been announced. He is day-to-day and probable for Wednesday, so he is not expected to miss time.