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DETROIT – Detroit Pistons rookie Ausar Thompson will miss the rest of the season while he’s being treated for a blood clot, the team announced Wednesday.
Thompson has been cleared to resume conditioning and will begin non-contact basketball activities at the conclusion of the regular season with a gradual ramp up over the summer months in preparation for a full return next season, the team said.
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Thompson was drafted No. 5 overall last summer and has had a stellar rookie season, finishing fourth among rookies in rebounds per game, and ninth in minutes played.
The Pistons also announced center Isaiah Stewart will miss the rest of the year with a hamstring injury.
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