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Detroit Pistons wing Ausar Thompson is having a breakout campaign, earning a spot in the Rising Stars Challenge at NBA All-Star Weekend. Thompson — who was the No. 5 overall pick by the Pistons ...

The defensive improvement really started in earnest when Ausar Thompson was inserted into the starting lineup, as the Pistons have been a top-5 defense since the beginning of January and have ...

Ausar Thompson has put together his best stretch of performances over the last eight games. But is it a sign that the Pistons ...

Ausar Thompson: I think I’m the best perimeter defender in the league. That’s what I believe. I don’t think I’m a near and finished product, though. I think I can get over screens better.

Ausar Thompson: I think I’m the best perimeter defender in the league. That’s what I believe. I don’t think I’m a near and finished product, though. I think I can get over screens better. I think I ...

Second-year Pistons wing Ausar Thompson isn’t short on confidence when it comes to his defensive prowess. In a recent interview, the NBA rising star made his stance clear: he believes he’s ...