AusarThompson

News: 7 days agoThompson amassed 10 points (5-8 FG, 0-1 FT), three steals, two rebounds, two assists and one block in 18 minutes during Monday's 109-107 preseason win over Phoenix.

Spin: Thompson did what he does best, racking up four combined steals and blocks while ending as one of five Pistons players to record double-digit scoring. Coming off what was a solid 2025-26 season, all signs point to Thompson playing an even larger role this season. Detroit signed Thompson to a five-year, $155 million deal during the offseason, presumably positioning him to be a huge part of the team's future. Although he has some limitations on the offensive end, Thompson warrants a spot in all fantasy leagues, making him a viable target anywhere after the sixth round, depending on your team's build.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Thompson is the best wing defender on the Pistons, and in that role he generates about two steals and a block per game. He also has points-rebounds double-double upside in any given night, and last season raised his career-best mark to over three assists per game. His weakness is his inability to knock down 3-pointers, and if he were to add the spot-up baseline 3-pointer to his repertoire it would add another dimension to his game and his fantasy value. As it stands, he's a fringe top-100 fantasy option.