DEVIN VASSELL NEWS

Posts 25 points from bench 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.

Impact Vassell led the team with a season-high total with 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 out of the second unit, but he occasionally plays alongside Castle at the wing in certain situations.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 21 points in 24 minutes 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.

Impact 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, and it's fair to expect that to be the case for the foreseeable future.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid numbers in limited minutes 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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will play off bench in return Vassell (knee) is available for Wednesday's game against the Lakers but will come off the bench and be under a minute restriction, Michael C. Wright of ESPN.com reports.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles takes on San Antonio on 3-game skid

Los Angeles enters the matchup with San Antonio as losers of three in a row

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Set to return Wednesday 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.

Impact Including Tuesday's absence, Vassell will have missed five regular-season games due to a left knee contusion, but he will play in the second leg of a back-to-back set Wednesday. The 2020 first-round pick will likely be the first guard off the Spurs' bench behind Chris Paul and Stephon Castle. Vassell came off the bench in each of his four regular-season outings and averaged 16.3 points, 3.5 assist and 1.3 rebounds over 22.5 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Is Devin Vassell Injury Prone? Devin Vassell has come under fire in recent weeks for being “injury-prone,” but that doesn’t quite tell the whole story.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Downgraded to out Vassell (knee) has officially been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Warriors, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to sit Saturday Vassell (knee) isn't expected to play in Saturday's game against the Warriors, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy against Golden State Vassell (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Warriors, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Thursday Vassell (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Utah.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Johnson, Barnes help Spurs fend off hard-charging Thunder for first NBA Cup victory, 110-104

Keldon Johnson scored 22 points, Harrison Barnes added 20 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 110-104 Tuesday night without Victor Wembanyama for their first v...

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Won't play against OKC Vassell (knee) is out for Tuesday's game versus the Thunder, Nick Gallo of the Thunder's official site reports.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to questionable Vassell is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Thunder with left knee soreness, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.

Impact 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 for his fantasy managers. If he can't go, players such as Stephon Castle, Tre Jones and Malaki Branham could be more involved.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Tuesday Vassell (foot) is available for Tuesday's game against the Thunder.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Saturday Vassell won't play in Saturday's game versus the Mavericks due to right foot injury management.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain in bench role 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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Devin Vassell Discusses 'Frustrating' Journey Back From Injury The San Antonio Spurs could not come away with the win against the Utah Jazz.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Looks sharp in season debut 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.

Impact 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 cut him loose.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Vassell returns to Spurs lineup against Jazz seven months after suffering fractured foot

San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell made his season debut Saturday against the Utah Jazz after missing seven months with a stress fracture in his right foot

NOVEMBER 9, 2024