DETROIT – From the ownership to the new front office and coaching staff, the Detroit Pistons have been vocal about their belief in their young core. They proved that on Monday by ensuring some of them will be around for a while.

The Pistons announced they have exercised fourth-year team options on Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren, their first-round picks from the 2022 NBA Draft.

Additionally, they exercised third-year team options on Ausar Thompson and Marcus Sasser, their first-round picks from last year's draft.

Under the previous regime of former general manager Troy Weaver and former head coach Monty Williams, the Pistons opted against retaining two players from their young roster – Killian Hayes, who they eventually waived, and James Wiseman, who left the team in free agency left and signed with the Indiana Pacers.

Ivey, whom the Pistons selected No. 5 overall in 2022, showed his potential in his rookie season, averaging 16.3 points, 5.2 assists and 3.9 rebounds. His efforts earned him a spot in the NBA Rising Stars Challenge at All-Star Weekend and NBA All-Rookie Second Team honors.

However, he saw a decline in his performance and an inconsistency with his playing time under Williams last season. His averages dropped to 15.4 points, 3.8 assists and 3.4 rebounds. Ivey alluded to the frustration last season playing under Williams, but he remained positive and continued to work on his game – something new coach JB Bickerstaff appreciated.

“I don't know how much time you can spend with him, but he's an incredible person who spends a lot of time in the gym working on his game, trying to get better and wanting to improve. Bickerstaff told reporters last Wednesday.

Duren, who the Pistons acquired from the New York Knicks in the 2022 draft, was a solid addition in his first two years. Like Ivey, he also earned NBA All-Rookie Second Team honors and showed promise as a young talent in the league.

While his skills at the low post – both offensively and defensively – went up and down last season, he saw his production improve, averaging 13.8 points and 11.6 rebounds.

Thompson, who the Pistons selected with the No. 5 overall pick in last year's draft, had a promising rookie season. He started 38 of 63 games and demonstrated his ability as a versatile goalscorer and ball defender. However, his season was canceled in March.

After playing 11 minutes in a March 9 game against the Dallas Mavericks, Thompson left the game with what was later determined to be a blood clot. Although he has resumed non-contact basketball activities, NBA and NBPA medical staff have yet to clear him to return to full activities.

Thompson averaged 8.8 points and 6.4 rebounds.

Sasser, whom the Pistons drafted back in the first round, had a solid rookie season and emerged as one of the team's best three-point shooters. He averaged 8.3 points, shot 37.5% from distance and added 3.3 assists in 71 games (11 starts).

The Pistons will complete their 2024-25 home season when they host the Indiana Pacers at Little Caesars Arena. The launch date is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET.