Ausar Thompson Contract

Last Modified Dec 20, 2023 18:47 GMT
Ausar Thompson
Ausar Thompson

Ausar Thompson is one half of the talented twins who got drafted into the NBA in 2023. He was the fifth pick in the NBA Draft, while his brother Amen, was picked fourth overall.

Thompson’s basketball journey started at Pine Crest School, where he and his brother immediately became starters for their high school team. As a junior, Thompson averaged 22.6 points, 7.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game, leading his school to the Class 4A state championship.

After his junior season, Thompson decided to skip his final high school year and college, and joined Overtime Elite (OTE), a professional league in Atlanta. During the 2022/23 OTE season, Thompson was named captain for the City Reapers team and led his side to the league title. He was named both regular season and Finals MVP that year.

The Detroit Pistons selected Ausar Thompson with the fourth overall pick in 2023. In 27 games so far in the 2023/24 NBA season, Thompson is averaging 10.0 points, 8.1 points and 2.4 assists per game.

Ausar Thompson Contract Breakdown

YearBase SalarySigningBonusCap HitDead CapYearly Cash
2023-2024$7,977,480-$7,977,480-$7,977,480
2024-2025$8,376,000-$8,376,000-$8,376,000
2025-2026$8,775,000-$8,775,000-$8,775,000
2026-2027$11,117,925-$11,117,925-$11,117,925

How much is Ausar Thompson getting paid?

Ausar Thompson is set to earn $7.9 million for the 2023/24 season. He is currently on a four-year $36.2 million deal with the Pistons.

How much does Ausar Thompson make in a minute?

Thompson’s salary for the 2023/24 season is $7,977,480. Now, one year is known to have 525,600 minutes. If his total salary is divided by the number of minutes available in a year, then Thompson makes around $15.1 per minute.

What are the terms of Ausar Thompson’s Contract?

Rookie scale contracts are typically guaranteed for the first two seasons and then carry team options for the third and fourth year. This means that Thompson is guaranteed to receive $16,353,480 in his first two years, but the team can waive him after his second year or re-sign him for his third and fourth year. Thompson will become a restricted free agent in the 2027 offseason.

How much of Ausar Thompson’s Contract is guaranteed?

Thompson signed a four-year $36.2 million deal with the Detroit Pistons in 2023 and is guaranteed to receive a total of $16,353,480 in the first two seasons. The Pistons can either re-sign him after the 2024/25 season or trade him.

Ausar Thompson’s Contract History

Below are all the contracts that Thompson has signed so far in his career:

July 2, 2023

Ausar Thompson signed a four-year $36.25 million contract with the Detroit Pistons.

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FAQs

A. Ausar Thompson is listed as a small forward.

A. Ausar Thompson is 6 feet 7 inches and weighs around 97 kg.

A. Ausar Thompson plays for the Detroit Pistons.

A. Ausar Thompson was drafted fifth overall by the Detroit Pistons in the 2023 NBA Draft.

A. Yes, Ausar Thompson the twin brother of Amen Thompson.

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