Ausar Thompson records a triple-double against the Wizards

Fantasy basketball: Thompson posted 17 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists, three steals and three blocks on Thursday, a performance well above his baseline that…

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · November 13, 2026 · Updated November 15, 2026

Ausar Thompson recorded 17 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists, three steals and three blocks on 8-of-15 shooting in 43 minutes as a starter on Thursday, November 12, when Detroit beat Washington 144-140.

The triple-double and defensive production push Thompson's value well above his 28.6 projected fantasy points a game in default points scoring and his negative nine-category value. The 43 minutes represent a substantial increase from his 27.2-minute average over his previous 9 games, and the line across the board makes him worth considering in both formats.

Fantasy impact

Player by player

Ausar Thompson

Thompson averaged 9.3 points, 8.4 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 1.1 steals, 0.6 blocks and 0.0 threes over his previous 9 games, all starts, in 27.2 minutes. Thursday's 61.7 fantasy points more than double that 28.6-per-game mark, driven by the extra playing time and improved shooting efficiency. His season usage sits at 18.3 per cent with 52.4 per cent true shooting.

Detroit has one game left this week, on Thursday, then none next week. The triple-double, combined with the defensive counting stats, makes Thompson a streaming option in deeper nine-category leagues for managers who need rebounds, assists and defensive numbers without caring about threes or percentages. In points leagues, the 61.7-fantasy-point output justifies adding him where he is available, particularly given his all-around contributions.

What to do

• Stream Thompson in deep nine-category leagues where rebounds, assists, steals and blocks are priorities and you can absorb zero threes and poor free-throw shooting.

• Add Thompson in points leagues where he is available, given his ability to contribute across multiple categories.

• Start Thompson in his final game this week if you rostered him after Thursday's performance.

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