Out for regular-season opener
Thompson is expected to be out indefinitely while dealing with a blood clotting issue. The 21-year-old produced a decent rookie season, during which he averaged 8.8 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.0 combined steals plus blocks while shooting 48.3 percent from the field across 25.1 minutes per game. Thompson made 63 consecutive regular-season appearances last year, but he missed the club's final 19 regular-season games due to blood clots.
Oct 21, 19:35
DET
No timetable for return
Klintman has officially been ruled out for Wednesday's season opener, and the team is not yet clear on a timeline for his return to play. Isaiah Stewart and Ron Holland could see more playing time until Klintman and Ausar Thompson (illness) are cleared to return.
Oct 21, 19:34
Team option exercised
Thompson remains ineligible to play in any games until he's given clearance by the NBA Players' Association after dealing with blood clots last season. Thompson and the Pistons have remained confident the youngster will be able to continue his playing career soon, and this transaction is another step in the right direction. As a rookie, Thompson made 63 regular-season appearances, including 38 starts, and showcased a two-way game that could flourish in fantasy. However, his offensive efficiency was a disaster, posting 48/19/60 shooting splits.
Oct 21, 18:19
Team option exercised
Sasser came off the bench for most of the 2023-24 campaign, but he was in the Pistons' starting lineup over his last 10 regular-season outings and averaged 13.6 points, 4.6 assists, 2.0 steals and 0.9 steals over 30.9 minutes per game. Sasser and Malik Beasley are projected to be the first guards off the bench for the Pistons behind starters Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey.
Oct 21, 18:18
DET
Team option picked up by Detroit
By exercising Duren's team option, the Pistons will keep the 2022 first-round pick under team control through the 2025-26 season. Duren was an every-night starter for Detroit last year, and across 61 regular-season games during the 2023-24 campaign he averaged 13.8 points on 61.9 percent shooting, 11.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 0.8 blocks over 29.1 minutes per game. Duren, Tobias Harris and Ausar Thompson (illness) are projected to be the Pistons' starting frontcourt for the start of the 2024-25 regular season.
Oct 21, 18:14