The Detroit Pistons have agreed to a five-year, $155 million rookie-scale contract extension with forward Ausar Thompson, according to ESPN. The deal is fully guaranteed and contains no options, per The Athletic.
Thompson, who was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team in his third season, has become a cornerstone of the Pistons' defense. The extension breaks down to $31 million annually and kicks in after the current season, according to reporting.
The agreement comes after Jazz guard Keyonte George signed a five-year, $157.5 million rookie-scale extension with Utah earlier this week, as other 2023 first-round picks become extension candidates.