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NBA
Ausar Thompson
Ausar Thompson
Detroit Pistons, Shooting Guard
Age: 23y-1m-11d (Jan 30, 2003)
Exp: 2 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 1 (#5 overall), 2023
Agent(s): Troy Thompson (G.A.P.P. Sports Group)
2025-26 Cap Hit
$8,775,000
2025-26 Cash
$8,775,000
Career Earnings
$25,128,480
2023-2026 Rookie (CURRENT)
Ausar Thompson signed a 4 year, $36,246,405 contract with the Detroit Pistons, including $36,246,405 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $9,061,601. In 2025-26, Thompson will earn a base salary of $8,775,000, while carrying a cap hit of $8,775,000 and a dead cap value of $8,775,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $36,246,405
Average Salary:
$9,061,601
GTD at Sign:
$16,353,480
Total GTD:
$36,246,405
Signed Using:
rookie-scale-exception
Free Agent:
2027 / RFA
| Year | Age | Status | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Apron Salary | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Guaranteed | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 |
|
21 | $7,977,480 | 5.86% | $7,977,480 | $7,977,480 | 4.83% | $7,977,480 | $7,977,480 | $7,977,480 | |
| 2024-25 |
|
22 | $8,376,000 | 5.96% | $8,376,000 | $8,376,000 | 4.90% | $8,376,000 | $8,376,000 | $16,353,480 | |
| 2025-26 |
|
23 |
Club
|
$8,775,000 | 5.67% | $8,775,000 | $8,775,000 | 4.67% | $8,775,000 | $8,775,000 | $25,128,480 |
| 2026-27 |
|
24 |
Club
|
$11,117,925 | 6.70% | $11,117,925 | $11,117,925 | 5.51% | $11,117,925 | $11,117,925 | $36,246,405 |
| 2027-28 |
|
25 |
RFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Cap Hit | Cap % League | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 |
|
21 | $7,977,480 | - | - | $7,977,480 | 5.86% | $7,977,480 | |
| 2024-25 |
|
22 | $8,376,000 | - | - | $8,376,000 | 5.96% | $8,376,000 | |
| 2025-26 |
|
23 |
Club
|
$8,775,000 | - | - | $8,775,000 | 5.67% | $8,775,000 |
| 2026-27 |
|
24 |
Club
|
$11,117,925 | - | - | $11,117,925 | 6.70% | $11,117,925 |
| 2027-28 |
|
25 |
RFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 |
|
21 | $7,977,480 | $7,977,480 | $7,977,480 | $36,246,405 | $7,977,480 | $9,061,601 | |
| 2024-25 |
|
22 | $8,376,000 | $8,376,000 | $16,353,480 | $28,268,925 | $8,176,740 | $9,422,975 | |
| 2025-26 |
|
23 |
Club |
$8,775,000 | $8,775,000 | $25,128,480 | $19,892,925 | $8,376,160 | $9,946,463 |
| 2026-27 |
|
24 |
Club |
$11,117,925 | $11,117,925 | $36,246,405 | $11,117,925 | $9,061,601 | $11,117,925 |
Contract Notes
- 2025-26: Club Option (deadline 10/31/24, exercised 10/21/24)
- 2026-27: Club Option (deadline 10/31/25, exercised 10/21/25)
Source:
Spotrac
Seasons
2 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$25,128,480
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 21 |
|
Active
|
$7,977,480 |
$7,977,480 |
|
| 2024 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$8,376,000 |
$16,353,480 |
|
| 2025 | 23 |
|
Active / Club Exercised
|
$8,775,000 |
$25,128,480 |
|
| Total |
$25,128,480 |
$25,128,480 |
||||
| 2026 | 24 |
|
Active / Club Exercised
|
$11,117,925 |
||
| Total |
$36,246,405 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$25,128,480 | - | - | $25,128,480 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
|
21 |
$7,977,480
|
$7,977,480 |
$7,977,480 |
||
| 2024 |
|
22 |
$8,376,000
|
$8,376,000 |
$16,353,480 |
||
| 2025 |
|
23 |
$8,775,000
|
$8,775,000 |
$25,128,480 |
||
| Total |
$25,128,480 |
$25,128,480 |
$25,128,480 |
||||
| 2026 |
|
24 |
$11,117,925
|
$11,117,925 |
|||
| Total |
$36,246,405 |
$36,246,405 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$25,128,480 | - | - | $25,128,480 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Games Missed | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 |
DET |
Mar 07, 2026 - Mar 08, 2026 | 2 | Ankle |
| 2025-26 |
DET |
Nov 10, 2025 - Nov 17, 2025 | 4 | Ankle |
| 2024-25 |
DET |
Apr 13, 2025 - Apr 13, 2025 | 1 | Knee |
| 2024-25 |
DET |
Jan 06, 2025 - Jan 08, 2025 | 2 | Illness |
| 2024-25 |
DET |
Dec 04, 2024 - Jan 07, 2025 | 2 | Adductor |
| 2024-25 |
DET |
Dec 04, 2024 - Dec 04, 2024 | 1 | Illness |
| 2023-24 |
DET |
Mar 11, 2024 - Apr 14, 2024 | 19 | Illness |
-
Oct 21, 2025
Detroit (DET) exercised $11.11 million option for 2026-27
-
Oct 21, 2024
Detroit (DET) exercised $8.78 million option for 2025-26
-
Mar 20, 2024
Will miss the remainder of the 2023-24 with Detroit (DET) due to season-ending blood clot
-
Jul 02, 2023
Signed a 4 year $36.25 million rookie scale contract with Detroit (DET)
-
Jun 22, 2023
Drafted by Detroit Pistons (DET): Round 1 (#5 overall)
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 |
|
for technical foul during DET-SAC game | $2,000 | |
| Dec 18, 2025 |
|
for technical foul during DET-DAL game | $2,000 | |
| Nov 03, 2025 |
|
for technical foul during DET-MEM game | $2,000 | |
| Oct 24, 2025 |
|
for technical foul during DET-HOU game | $2,000 | |
| Mar 15, 2025 |
|
for technical foul during OKC-DET game | $2,000 | |
| Feb 05, 2025 |
|
for technical foul during CLE-DET game | $2,000 | |
| Jan 18, 2025 |
|
for technical foul during PHX-DET game | $2,000 | |
| Fines: 7 | $14,000 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Min/Gm | Pt/Gm | Reb/Gm | Ast/Gm | Stl/Gm | Blk/Gm | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | DET | 57 | 56 | 25.6 | 10.2 | 5.9 | 2.9 | 1.9 | 0.9 | .522 | .273 | .578 |
| 2024 | DET | 59 | 48 | 22.5 | 10.1 | 5.1 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 0.7 | .535 | .224 | .641 |
| 2023 | DET | 63 | 38 | 25.1 | 8.8 | 6.4 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 0.9 | .483 | .186 | .597 |
