Ausar Thompson was cleared on Wednesday evening's injury report after being listed as day-to-day with an ankle and leg issue. The Pistons get their wing back for Wednesday's home game against the Hornets, while Jalen Duren and Isaiah Joe remain out.
What happened
Ausar Thompson was cleared on the official injury report at 7:18 PM ET on Wednesday, Oct. 28. His previous status was day-to-day. The report gave no new injury detail and no comment. Earlier Wednesday he had been listed as day-to-day with an ankle and leg issue. His status has changed several times this week. On Saturday, Oct. 24, he was day-to-day with a right ankle issue. He was ruled out on Sunday, went back to day-to-day on Monday and was cleared on Tuesday, Oct. 27. He was listed as day-to-day again on Wednesday before being cleared that evening.
What it means for the Pistons
Detroit hosts the Hornets on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 7 PM ET. The Pistons are 3-1, hold the No. 1 seed and lost their last game. Last season Thompson averaged 8.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.0 assists in 25.9 minutes over three games. Detroit is 2-1 with him and 1-0 without him. In the game he missed, Cade Cunningham played 33.5 minutes and scored 20.8 points. Duncan Robinson played 29.9 minutes, Daniss Jenkins 24.9 and Javonte Green 17.3. Jalen Duren is out with a right hamstring issue, and Isaiah Joe is out with a right hip issue. That puts more weight on the wings who are available.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Thompson stays cleared after a week of status changes involving his right ankle. No limits on his minutes have been announced. The game against the Hornets is the next one on the schedule. Also watch for updates on Duren and Joe, who are both listed as out. Their absence affects how much Thompson is asked to do.
Is Ausar Thompson playing vs the Hornets?
He was cleared on the official injury report at 7:18 PM ET on Wednesday, Oct. 28, which makes him available for the Pistons' home game against the Hornets. How many minutes he will play has not been announced.
When will Ausar Thompson be back?
He has been cleared after being listed as day-to-day with an ankle and leg issue. No other return details have been announced.