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Ausar Thompson will return for Pistons after blood clot issue

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Michael Grange: Ausar Thompson will play for the first time this season for Detroit. He’s been out with blood clot issue.

Source: Twitter @michaelgrange

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Michael Grange @michaelgrange

Ausar Thompson will play for the first time this season for Detroit. He’s been out with blood clot issue. - 5:20 PM

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Aaron Johnson: Ausar Thompson (return to competition conditioning) has been upgraded to QUESTIONABLE for the #Pistons game against the Orlando #Magic on Saturday. -via Twitter / November 22, 2024

Omari Sankofa II: On Ausar Thompson’s return, JB Bickerstaff said they’re monitoring his progress and don’t want to play him until he’s completely comfortable. No timetable. “When we all feel he’s ready to go, he’ll be out there.” -via Twitter @omarisankofa / November 20, 2024

Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson has been cleared to play by the NBA's fitness panel, sources told ESPN. Thompson, the No. 5 pick in the 2023 NBA draft, has been sidelined since March due to a blood clot issue and will now begin ramping up and participating in full-contact practices for the first time in eight months. Both Thompson and Los Angeles Lakers 7-footer Christian Koloko dealt with blood clots and received clearances from the league's fitness-to-play panel. -via ESPN / November 11, 2024

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