Tag: Ausar Thompson
NBA Notes: Bulls, Josh Giddey, Pistons, roster, Pacers, draft
Bulls
Josh Giddey got paid last summer. Whether that automatically makes him the long-term face of the Chicago Bulls is another discussion entirely.
According to Joe...
NBA Notes: Celtics, Jaylen Brown, Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Pistons
Celtics
Celtics star Jaylen Brown remains extension-eligible this offseason, though there doesn’t appear to be much urgency from either side.
According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, Brown...
NBA Notes: Pistons, roster, Rockets, Bulls, coaching search
Pistons
The Pistons took a major step forward this season, even if the ending left a sour taste after a disappointing playoff exit against the...
NBA Notes: Blazers, Jerami Grant, Pistons, Ausar Thompson, Sixers
Trail Blazers
The Trail Blazers entered last season hoping veteran forward Jerami Grant could bounce back after a rough 2024-25 campaign. Without a doubt, he...
Cavs at Pistons, Game 7: Matchup, how to watch, what to expect
This is it.
The Cavaliers have one game to define their season. Maybe more than that. This entire stretch of basketball, this version of the...
NBA backs no-call in Cavs’ Game 5 win over Pistons
The Pistons did not like how Game 5 ended. The NBA says the officials got it right.
Detroit coach J.B. Bickerstaff was vocal after the...
NBA Notes: Pistons, JB Bickerstaff, Bulls, front office, Nets
Pistons
The Pistons are still looking at the final seconds of Game 5 and seeing something very different than the officials.
With the score tied late...
Cavs vs. Pistons, Game 6: Matchup, how to watch, what to expect
Well now.
The Cavaliers were on the ropes two games into this series. Didn’t look right. Didn’t look connected. Didn’t look like a team ready...
Cavs at Pistons, Game 5: Matchup, how to watch, what to expect
And just like that, we’ve got ourselves a series.
The Cavaliers took care of business at home. Twice. Looked sharp. Looked confident. Looked like the...
Cavs vs. Pistons, Game 4: Matchup, how to watch, what to expect
Now we’ve got something.
The Cavaliers finally broke through in Game 3. Not perfect. Not comfortable. But good enough to remind everyone this series isn’t...
Draymond Green defends James Harden amid Cavs struggles vs. Pistons
The criticism has been loud. Draymond Green isn’t buying all of it.
As the Cavaliers try to regroup heading into Game 3 against Detroit, Green...
Cavs vs. Pistons, Game 3: Matchup, how to watch, what to expect
Alright. No more easing into this thing.
The Cavaliers are down 0-2, now back home, and running out of runway against the Pistons. And yes,...
Cavs at Pistons, Game 2: Matchup, how to watch, what to expect
So now it gets real.
The Cavaliers had Game 1 sitting there. Not perfectly wrapped up, not easy, but there. Within reach.
They let it slip.
Turnovers...
Cavs at Pistons, Game 1: Matchup, how to watch, what to expect
So much for catching your breath.
The Cavaliers survived a seven-game grind, took care of business at home, and now… right back at it. New...
