Ausar Thompson Extension & Rookie Scale Cap Calculator

Extension Parameters 2026–2031 Cycle

Total Extension Value $155M

$80M $155M (Reported) $230M (Supermax)

Contract Duration (Years) 5 Years

2 Yrs 3 Yrs 4 Yrs 5 Yrs (Max)

Annual Escalator / Raise 8.0%

Presets & Benchmarks

Detroit Pistons Cap Context

Ausar Thompson represents Detroit's premier defensive anchor. Locking in his rookie extension preserves Bird Rights while navigating Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey extension timelines.

Cap Hold Status: Rookie Scale Extension

Luxury Tax Line (Est): $188.0M • Safe

First Apron Penalty: Not Triggered (<65% Cap)

Starting Salary (Y1)
$27.20M

Final Year Salary

$36.90M

Average Annual Value

$31.00M

Cap Impact Rating

Max Rookie Scale Extension

Year-by-Year Compensation Progression Estimated 10% Annual Cap Growth

Pistons Financial Breakdown Table All Figures in USD Millions

Season	Base Salary	Raise vs Y1	Projected Cap	% of Salary Cap

2023 Draft Class Rookie Extension Radar

Ausar Thompson (Pistons)

Pick #5 • All-Defensive Forward

$155M / 5 Years ($31.0M AAV)

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Pick #4 • Guard/Wing Anchor

$160M / 5 Years ($32.0M AAV)

Brandon Miller (Hornets)

Pick #2 • Scoring Wing

$170M / 5 Years ($34.0M AAV)

Cason Wallace (Thunder)

Pick #10 • Elite Perimeter Stopper

$105M / 5 Years ($21.0M AAV)