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The Detroit Pistons<\/a> and Ausar Thompson<\/a> have reached an agreement on a five-year, $155 million contract extension, according to a person familiar with the situation.<\/p>\n

The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday because the deal had not been announced. ESPN first reported the agreement.<\/p>\n

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