Spurs' Devin Vassell: Matches season high with five treys
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Vassell recorded 23 points (9-18 FG, 5-9 3Pt), six rebounds, four assists and two steals across 34 minutes during Monday's 126-102 win over the Lakers.
Monday marked Vassell's first game with at least 20 points since a Dec. 29 loss to the Timberwolves, as the swingman registered a team-high-tying 23 points. The 24-year-old is still searching for a rhythm after missing the onset of the campaign due to a knee injury, but Vassell is averaging a productive 16.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.6 steals and 2.0 threes in 33.9 minutes over his last seven appearances. With that said, he's shooting just 39.8 percent from the field and 29.2 percent from deep during this span, so fantasy managers are hoping for Vassell to improve his shooting efficiency moving ahead.
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Spurs' Devin Vassell: Busy night on defense
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Vassell totaled 11 points (5-14 FG, 1-7 3Pt), four rebounds, five assists, three blocks and two steals in 34 minutes during Monday's 114-110 loss to the Bulls.
It's the first time this season Vassell has produced multiple steals and blocks in the same game. The fifth-year forward has been a consistent secondary contributor for the Spurs since moving into the starting lineup in mid-December -- he's scored in double digits in nine of the last 10 games, averaging 14.8 points, 5.0 boards, 3.5 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.5 threes over that stretch.
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Spurs' Devin Vassell: Comes close to double-double
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Vassell racked up 19 points (8-20 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal over 39 minutes during Saturday's 122-111 overtime loss to the Nuggets.
Vassell had another solid showing as a starter, and he's establishing himself as a reliable secondary scoring option for the Spurs behind Victor Wembanyama. This was Vassell's third game with at least 18 points across his last four outings, and he's reached the 15-point mark in five of his nine appearances since returning to a starting role on Dec. 19.
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Spurs' Devin Vassell: Clutch effort Friday
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Vassell contributed 18 points (7-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-6 FT), six rebounds, six assists and two steals in 36 minutes during Friday's 113-110 victory over the Nuggets.
Vassell's final stat line wasn't eye-popping by any means, but he came through when the Spurs needed him the most, as he stole the ball on the final possession of the game to cement the team's win on the road. Vassell also bounced back from the eight-point dud (4-14 FG) he delivered in the win over the Clippers on Dec. 31. He's averaging 14.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.5 steals per game since returning to the starting lineup eight games ago.
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Spurs' Devin Vassell: Drops 22 points in loss
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Vassell posted 22 points (8-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds and four assists across 36 minutes during Sunday's 112-110 loss to Minnesota.
After playing a reduced role to open the season due to injuries, the Spurs are suddenly giving Vassell expanded workloads to the delight of his fantasy managers -- he's averaging 34.4 minutes over his last four games. His production in previous games left a lot to be desired, but Sunday's performance could be a sign of things to come.
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Spurs' Devin Vassell: Quiet in loss Wednesday
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Vassell had 11 points (4-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, five assists and one block over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 117-114 loss to the Knicks.
Vassell delivered a somewhat quiet performance, continuing a modest run over the past couple of weeks. In that time, he has averaged 14.5 points, 3.7 rebounds, 0.7 steals and 1.8 three-pointers in 30.6 minutes per game. Although his production has left a little to be desired, the fact he is now starting and playing upwards of 30 minutes per night shouldn't be overlooked. As he continues to get his legs under him, his production should come around, perhaps sooner rather than later.
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Spurs' Devin Vassell: Scores 11 points Saturday
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Vassell racked up 11 points (5-10 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and two steals across 23 minutes during Saturday's 114-94 win over the Trail Blazers.
Vassell was one of five Spurs who scored in double digits in this game, and the former FSU standout should remain one of the Spurs' primary options on offense, especially now that he's been starting. Vassell has shot a combined 14-for-26 from the field, including 5-for-11 from deep, in his first two starts of the campaign.
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Spurs' Devin Vassell: Pops for 23 in Thursday's start
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Vassell logged 23 points (9-16 FG, 5-7 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and two steals over 38 minutes during Thursday's 133-126 overtime win over the Hawks.
Making his first start of the season, Vassell produced another strong performance while playing a season-high 38 minutes. The fifth-year wing has been a little inconsistent since returning from a knee injury in late November, but over his last eight appearances, he's scored in double digits six times while averaging 16.8 points, 2.8 boards, 2.6 threes, 2.3 assists and 1.3 steals while shooting 46.7 percent from beyond the arc. Julian Champagnie has been playing well in the starting five prior to coming off the bench Thursday, and it's not clear if Vassell's elevation from the second unit was a permanent switch or a matchup-based decision by interim coach Mitch Johnson.
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Spurs' Devin Vassell: Drawing first start of season
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Vassell will start Thursday's game against the Hawks.
Vassell isn't coming off a particularly inspiring performance, as he was held to four points over 25 minutes Sunday against the T-Wolves. However, he'll draw his first start of the 2024-25 campaign, bumping Julian Champagnie to a bench role.
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Spurs' Devin Vassell: Held to four points
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Vassell accumulated four points (2-11 FG, 0-6 3Pt) over 25 minutes during Sunday's 106-92 loss to Minnesota.
Vassell was held to single-digit points for the second time this season, with both of those coming over the past three outings. He's still been productive in December, however, posting averages of 16.2 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.3 three-pointers. He's doing that in just 26.7 minutes as well, so fantasy managers will be hoping his minutes trend up after the new year.
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Spurs' Devin Vassell: Pops for 23 off bench
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Vassell ended with 23 points (9-16 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-4 FT), six rebounds and five assists in 30 minutes off the bench during Friday's 118-116 win over the Trail Blazers.
The fifth-year guard was the only Spur on the second unit to score more than eight points. Vassell has made only 10 appearances so far this season due to a variety of injuries, but he's been productive of late, scoring at least 14 points in five of his last six contests, averaging 17.8 points, 3.0 boards, 2.7 assists, 2.7 threes and 1.3 steals while shooting 52.6 percent from the floor and an impressive 50.0 percent (16-for-32) from long distance.
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Spurs' Devin Vassell: Not on injury report
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Vassell (foot) is not on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
Vassell didn't play in the 140-113 loss against the Kings on Friday due to injury management, but he should be ready to handle his regular workload off the bench Sunday. Vassell has played off the bench in each of his eight appearances this season, averaging 17.8 points, 2.6 assists, 1.6 rebounds and 1.3 steals across 23.5 minutes per contest.
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Spurs' Devin Vassell: Posts 25 points from bench
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Vassell had 25 points (10-14 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, one assist and two steals across 28 minutes during Tuesday's 104-93 loss to Phoenix.
Vassell led the team with a season-high total from the second unit. His numbers are tending up after a five-game absence, and although his injury struggles have kept him out of the starting lineup, he's adjusting well to a sixth-man role in the short term. Stephon Castle is playing well enough to keep Vassell in the second unit, but the latter occasionally plays alongside Castle at the wing in certain situations.
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Spurs' Devin Vassell: Scores 21 points in 24 minutes
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Vassell provided 21 points (8-12 FG, 5-8 3Pt), three assists and one block over 24 minutes during Sunday's 127-125 win over the Kings.
Making just his sixth appearance of the regular season, Vassell matched his season high of 21 points. The Spurs have been extremely cautious with Vassell thus far, limiting his minutes and holding him out for at least one game during back-to-back sets. It's fair to expect that to be the case for the foreseeable future.
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Spurs' Devin Vassell: Solid numbers in limited minutes
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Vassell (knee) tallied 14 points (5-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two steals and one assist in 21 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's 119-101 loss to the Lakers.
Vassell was back in action after missing the Spurs' last five games due to a left knee contusion. As was the case when he completed his recovery from offseason foot surgery -- which sidelined him for the first nine games of the campaign -- Vassell came off the bench, and until he's ramped up enough to play 30-plus minutes on a regular basis, he may continue to work with the second unit. Vassell looked good during his time on the court Wednesday, pacing the Spurs bench in scoring while also making some contributions on the defensive end.
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Spurs' Devin Vassell: Set to return Wednesday
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Vassell (knee) will not play Tuesday against the Jazz, but he is expected to be available for Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Michael C. Wright of ESPN.com reports.
Including his upcoming absence Tuesday, Vassell will have missed five straight games due to a left knee contusion, but he will play on the second leg of a back-to-back set. The 2020 first-round pick will likely be deployed off the bench behind Chris Paul and Stephon Castle, but once he gets ramped up over the course of several games, Vassell will likely bump Castle from the starting five. Vassell -- who also missed the first nine games of the season while recovering from offseason foot surgery -- has appeared in four games thus far, averaging 16.3 points, 3.5 assists, 2.5 three-pointers and 1.3 rebounds in 22.5 minutes per contest.
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Spurs' Devin Vassell: Downgraded to out
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Vassell (knee) has officially been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Warriors, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.
As expected, Vassell won't be available for Saturday's contest due to a left knee contusion. While it was mentioned in a previous report from Tynan that Vassell may miss multiple games, he'll have until Tuesday to recover. San Antonio will kick off a back-to-back set Tuesday night against the Jazz. With Vassell on the sidelines, Malaki Branham and Stephon Castle should see plenty of action.
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Spurs' Devin Vassell: Expected to sit Saturday
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Vassell (knee) isn't expected to play in Saturday's game against the Warriors, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.
Vassell was labeled questionable for Saturday's tilt, but he's now trending toward missing the contest. An MRI revealed a contusion in his left knee, and it's possible Vassell may need an additional game or two to recover. While he's sidelined, Malaki Branham and Stephon Castle could see an uptick in minutes.
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Spurs' Devin Vassell: Out for Thursday
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Vassell (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Utah.
Vassell's next opportunity to take the court comes Saturday versus Golden State as he continues battling left knee soreness. The 24-year-old has dealt with left knee injuries in the past, so his progression should be closely monitored.
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Spurs' Devin Vassell: Won't play against OKC
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Vassell (knee) is out for Tuesday's game versus the Thunder, Nick Gallo of the Thunder's official site reports.
Vassell will miss his second straight contest Tuesday after being downgraded from questionable to out with left knee soreness. The 24-year-old guard's next chance to suit up is Thursday's matchup with Utah.
