Pistons Should Lock Down Thompson Now | Detroit Pistons News

The Pistons are poised to lock down Ausar Thompson early with a contract extension, holding all the leverage as a restricted free agent—just like they did with Jalen Duren. With teams watching cap space and wary of luxury tax hits, Thompson’s best bet is to secure a fair deal now, ideally in the $120–150M range, before next summer’s uncertainty kicks in. While his brother cashed in big, Thompson’s path isn’t guaranteed—especially if his offensive growth stalls. A swift, smart deal avoids drama, ensures stability, and protects both sides from the risky gamble of waiting. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9183b8ba30603287