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: Will play off bench in return
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Vassell (knee) is available for Wednesday's game against the Lakers but will come off the bench and be under a minutes restriction, Michael C. Wright of ESPN.com reports.
As expected, Vassell is cleared to suit up after missing five straight games due to a left knee contusion. He missed the first nine games of the season while recovering from offseason foot surgery and has come off the bench in all four of his appearances, playing 25 or fewer minutes in each game. However, he's been productive in that limited role, averaging 16.3 points and 3.5 assists in 22.5 minutes per game.
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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: Iffy against Golden State
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Vassell (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Warriors, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Vassell is in danger of missing his fourth straight contest Saturday due to left knee soreness. If the 24-year-old forward is unable to suit up against Golden State, Malaki Branham will likely receive increased playing time.
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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.
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Spurs' Devin Vassell: Downgraded to questionable
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Vassell is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Thunder with left knee soreness, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.
Vassell missed the second leg of San Antonio's back-to-back Saturday against Dallas for rest purposes, so it's not a good sign that he's now dealing with left knee soreness. The Spurs usually tread very carefully, and Vassell's late addition to the injury report is a worrying sign. If he can't go, players such as Stephon Castle, Tre Jones and Malaki Branham could be more involved.
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Spurs' Devin Vassell: Available for Tuesday
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Vassell (foot) is available for Tuesday's game against the Thunder.
After missing Saturday's game against Dallas for the second leg of a back-to-back set, Vassell is no longer showing up on the injury report. With Victor Wembanyama (knee) listed as doubtful, Vassell could see a heavy bump in usage rate against the Thunder.
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Spurs' Devin Vassell: Sitting out Saturday
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Vassell won't play in Saturday's game versus the Mavericks due to right foot injury management.
Vassell will miss the second leg of San Antonio's back-to-back Saturday as the team opts to play it cautiously due to a foot injury that kept him sidelined at the beginning of the season. The 24-year-old guard should be able to suit up for Tuesday's matchup with Oklahoma City.
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Spurs' Devin Vassell: Will remain in bench role
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Interim coach Mitch Johnson said Vassell will come off the bench during Monday's game against the Kings, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
After missing time while working his way back from foot surgery, Vassell made his season debut versus Utah on Saturday, posting 21 points (8-13 FG), two assists and one rebound in 22 minutes off the bench. Johnson said the team will be "conservative" during Vassell's ramp-up period, so it may be a while before he's back to playing 30-plus minutes as a starter.
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Spurs' Devin Vassell: Looks sharp in season debut
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Vassell contributed 21 points (8-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and two assists in 22 minutes during Saturday's 111-110 loss to the Jazz.
Vassell certainly didn't look like someone making his 2024-25 season debut given his success on the offensive end. He led the bench in scoring by knocking down 61.5 percent of his tries from the field and drilled three triples in a tightly contested loss. Vassell was on a minutes restriction Saturday and could shoulder a similar workload over the next few games until the team feels comfortable enough to set him loose.
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Spurs' Devin Vassell: Will operate on minutes restriction
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Interim coach Mitch Johnson said Vassell (foot) will play in Saturday's game versus the Jazz but will come off the bench while on a minutes restriction, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.
Vassell is set to make his season debut Saturday after missing the first nine games of the 2024-25 campaign while recovering from left foot surgery. However, Vassell should play fewer than his average of 33.1 minutes per contest from last season and will be eased back into San Antonio's rotation.
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Spurs' Devin Vassell: Set to debut Saturday
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Vassell (foot) is expected to make his season debut Saturday against the Jazz, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. He's officially listed as probable.
Vassell was cleared for full basketball activities Thursday, and the Spurs are likely to officially sign off on him making his debut following their morning shootaround Saturday. The 24-year-old wing missed the first few weeks of the season while on the mend from offseason foot surgery, so he'll likely be operating under a minutes restriction in his debut Saturday and could even come off the bench. Vassell is coming off a career-best 2023-24 season in which he averaged 19.5 points, 4.1 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 2.4 three-pointers in 33.1 minutes over his 68 appearances.
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Spurs' Devin Vassell: Continues to make progress
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Vassell (foot) was cleared for all basketball activities Thursday and remains on track to debut during the team's current homestand, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Vassell's 2024-25 debut could arrive as early as Saturday against Portland, but his availability will likely be determined by how he fares in workouts over the next day and a half. The Spurs have yet to comment on whether he'll face a minutes restriction upon his return, but that should come into focus once he gets the green light.
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Spurs' Devin Vassell: Likely out at least one more game
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Vassell (foot) isn't expected to return during the team's current road trip, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Spurs assistant coach Mitch Johnson noted that Vassell is ramping up his activity, but he doesn't expect the 24-year-old to be able to go for the final game of the road trip Wednesday in Houston. The team could have more information on a timetable for his return within the next few days. Expect Stephon Castle and Malaki Branham to continue to see opportunities until Vassell is cleared.
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Spurs' Devin Vassell: Ruled out for Monday
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Vassell (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup versus the Clippers.
Vassell has yet to make his season debut while recovering from right foot surgery. Until the 24-year-old is ready for game action, Julian Champagnie, Stephon Castle and Malaki Branham are candidates for increased playing time.
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Spurs' Devin Vassell: Remains sidelined Saturday
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Vassell (foot) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Timberwolves, Jeff Garcia of KENS 5 San Antonio reports.
Vassell has yet to suit up this season while dealing recovering from right foot surgery. However, the 24-year-old guard was sent to the G League to progress in his rehab earlier this week, which indicates he is nearing a return to action. Until Vassell is able to play, Julian Champagnie, Stephon Castle and Malaki Branham should continue receiving increased playing time.
