Ausar Thompson

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NBA · Detroit 144, Washington 140 (2OT)

Cunningham’s 52-point night has a remarkable zero attached

Eleven assists, no turnovers and efficient scoring through two overtimes. Detroit’s guard records the first 50-point, 10-assist, turnover-free game of the NBA’s tracked era.

Published November 12, 2026

Detroit Pistons
Washington Wizards
Cade Cunningham

NBA · Contract analysis

Detroit’s reported Thompson deal puts a price on more than points.

The reported five-year, $155 million extension invites a debate about what elite defense is worth—and how much offense Detroit needs alongside it.

Updated September 19, 2026 · Published September 19, 2026

Ausar Thompson
Detroit Pistons
NBA