Ausar Thompson

Updated Sep 2, 2026, 2:32 a.m. · 8 stories

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   NBA extension watch: 20 players who could shape the offseason

   These are the most important NBA deals that could get done, plus how each outcome could help shape next season.

   ESPN · May 26, 1:20 p.m. · Open story

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   Spurs' Wembanyama lone unanimous All-Defensive First Team pick

   Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was the only unanimous selection for the NBA's All-Defensive First Team, while Chet Holmgren, Ausar Thompson, Rudy Gobert and Derrick White rounded out the first-team selections.

   ESPN · May 22, 6:06 p.m. · Open story

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   2026 NBA buzz: Latest free agency and trade updates

   We're tracking deals, trades and buzz across the NBA, including the latest on Jonathan Kuminga.

   ESPN · Sep 1, 4:55 p.m. · Open story

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   76ers sign 7-foot-6 center Tacko Fall, others to camp deal

   The Philadelphia 76ers have signed Tacko Fall, Jameer Nelson Jr. and Saint Thomas to Exhibit 10 contracts.

   ESPN · Sep 1, 12:46 p.m. · Open story

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   Oladipo writes open letter to NBA GMs asking for second chance

   Victor Oladipo, who has been out of the NBA since April 2023, has written an open letter to NBA general managers asking for another chance and saying he's now healthy.

   ESPN · Sep 1, 9:39 a.m. · Open story

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   'The Hoop Collective': Episodes of Brian Windhorst's NBA podcast

   Here are the top highlights from Brian Windhorst's "The Hoop Collective" podcast, from breaking news to the latest intel and reaction from around the NBA.

   ESPN · Sep 1, 9:41 a.m. · Open story

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   Washington Wizards offseason recap, early 2026-27 season preview

   After years of irrelevance, Washington appears ready to hit the gas pedal. But in a competitive East, what is the ceiling for Dybantsa and the new-look Wizards?

   ESPN · Sep 1, 5:42 a.m. · Open story

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   Where Pistons, Jalen Duren stand in contract stalemate

   Negotiations between the restricted free agent and Detroit are held up as both sides are still far apart on price.

   ESPN · Sep 1, 4:13 a.m. · Open story

• Cade CunninghamDET
• Nikola JokicDEN
• Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderOKC
• Giannis AntetokounmpoMIA
• Luka DoncicLAL
• Jayson TatumBOS
• Anthony EdwardsMIN
• Victor WembanyamaSAS