Ausar Thompson has the defensive tools to catapult the Detroit Pistons into a perennial Eastern Conference contender.

Defense might be the bread and butter for the former first-round pick Ausar Thompson, but the Detroit Pistons forward has ...

As the regular season nears its end, the Detroit Pistons' hopes for assistant coach Fred Vinson are beginning to take form.

However, when discussing the Pistons' recent success, it's also important to highlight Malik Beasley and Ausar Thompson ... in helping Detroit achieve the fourth-best record in the league, 23-10.

This probably isn't a one-year wonder in Detroit. Duren is 21. Ausar Thompson is 22. Ivey is 22. Cunningham is 23. The Pistons should have some cap space to play with this coming summer.

The Detroit Pistons are enjoying a thrilling resurgence ... the contributions of Ausar Thompson and Jalen Duren have been just as crucial. Together, they round out a promising young core that ...

and coach J.B. Bickerstaff left them in the game down the stretch in place of starters Malik Beasley and Ausar Thompson. All things Pistons: Latest Detroit Pistons news, schedule, roster ...

The Detroit Pistons were down two starters ... in the game down the stretch in place of starters Malik Beasley and Ausar Thompson. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.