Spurs' Devin Vassell: Flirts with double-double in win
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Vassell closed Thursday's 107-101 win over the Heat with 17 points (6-16 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and one block across 37 minutes.
Vassell has played well in his adjusted role, as the veteran is more accustomed to logging time at the wing during his career. It's unclear how the lineup will shake down once De'Aaron Fox (hamstring) makes his return, but the likely result is a slide to forward for Vassell, and a corresponding move for Harrison Barnes to the four. The return of Jeremy Sochan (wrist) will also shake things up, but Vassell shouldn't be affected.
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Spurs' Devin Vassell: Drops 15 in win
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Vassell provided 15 points (5-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five assists, three rebounds and two steals across 30 minutes in Monday's 121-103 win over Toronto.
Vassell has become an integral part of San Antonio's starting lineup, averaging 16.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.5 steals and 3.3 threes made over 34.0 minutes. The Spurs have kicked off the season with a 4-0 start, and in order to continue their success, they need Vassell to uphold his high level of play.
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Spurs' Devin Vassell: Drills six threes in OT win
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Vassell racked up 23 points (8-19 FG, 6-14 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal over 40 minutes during Friday's 120-116 overtime victory over the Pelicans.
Vassell made his presence felt from three, draining six triples and finishing with 23 points. With 14 of his 19 shot attempts coming from being the arc, it appears Vassell will have plenty opportunities to deliver a decent scoring night. He led San Antonio in minutes played, including all five in overtime, which bodes well for his role as a mainstay in the Spurs lineup.
Vassell supplied 13 points (6-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds, four assists and two steals across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 125-92 victory over the Mavericks.
Vassell put up a solid two-way performance, helping the Spurs to a comfortable victory. While much of the preseason focus has been on Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper, Vassell played a key role on both ends of the floor, something he should continue to do, even once the roster is healthy. Typically available later in drafts, he could end up being a nice value pick this season, assuming he can stay on the court.
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Spurs' Devin Vassell: Scores 18 points in win
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Vassell produced 18 points (6-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 22 minutes of Friday's 134-130 preseason win over the Jazz.
Vassell bounced back nicely after missing all four of his attempts from beyond the arc in his preseason debut Wednesday against Miami. Vassell has had some tough injury luck throughout his career, but he's 100 percent right now and is aiming to appear in all 82 regular-season contests.
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Spurs' Devin Vassell: Notches 12 points in win
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Vassell notched 12 points (5-12 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT) with six rebounds, two assists and one steal in 23 minutes of Wednesday's 112-107 preseason win over Miami.
After resting in the preseason opener, Vassell got his first taste of live action in this victory. Injuries have plagued Vassell throughout his career, but he has maintained a clean bill of health for the entire offseason and has stated that his goal is to play in all 82 games this season.
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Spurs' Devin Vassell: Will play vs. Miami
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Vassell (rest) will play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Heat, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.
After sitting out Monday's preseason contest against the Guangzhou Loong-Lions, Vassell is ready to make his first appearance of the preseason. The 2020 first-rounder will likely see most of his action in the first half before giving way to the likes of Carter Bryant, Julian Champagnie and Lindy Waters in the second half.
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Spurs' Devin Vassell: Likely to play Wednesday
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Vassell (rest) is likely to play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Heat, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Vassell was a healthy scratch in Monday's exhibition opener, but he's not dealing with an injury and is slated for action Wednesday. The 2020 first-rounder is set to start at small forward in San Antonio in 2025-26, and Vassell should also see a boost in ball-handling duties while De'Aaron Fox (hamstring) is sidelined to begin the campaign.
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Spurs' Devin Vassell: Out Monday
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Vassell (ankle/rest) won't play in Monday's exhibition against the Guangzhou Loong-Lions, Dan Weiss of FanDuel Sports Network Southwest reports.
Vassell was sidelined to end the 2024-25 campaign due to an ankle injury. He's likely past that issue, but he's still ramping up during training camp and won't suit up during Monday's preseason opener. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday in Miami, and he's expected to be available, per Weiss. The Spurs will also be without De'Aaron Fox (hamstring), Stephon Castle (undisclosed) and Dylan Harper (thumb).
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Spurs' Devin Vassell: Won't play Sunday
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Vassell (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Raptors.
Vassell will end the season sidelined after missing a second straight game due to this ankle issue. When healthy, though, he was a reliable offensive weapon for the rebuilding Spurs. Vassell ends the 2024-25 season with averages of 16.3 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game, marking the third straight season in which he averaged at least 16 points per game.
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Spurs' Devin Vassell: Out for Friday
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Vassell has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Suns due to left ankle soreness.
The left ankle issue is a new concern for Vassell, who will miss just his second outing since the All-Star break. Julian Champagnie will likely receive an increased role due to Vassell being sidelined. His last chance to suit up this season will come Sunday against Toronto.
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Spurs' Devin Vassell: Regresses in loss
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Vassell notched seven points (3-8 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), one rebound, two assists and two steals in 25 minutes during Tuesday's 122-117 loss to the Clippers.
Vassell has enjoyed a solid run since the All-Star break but logged his first single-digit scoring total since Late February in the loss. The fifth-year pro was limited to only 25 minutes, which was one factor in the sudden downturn. Vassell has spent his entire pro career with the Spurs, and his trajectory remains promising as he'll begin next season with star Victor Wembanyama back in the fold to help out.
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Spurs' Devin Vassell: Stuffs stat sheet in defeat
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Vassell posted 22 points (7-15 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one steal over 37 minutes during Thursday's 124-116 loss to the Cavaliers.
The Spurs looked very competitive against one of the best teams in the league, and Vassell was certainly one of the team's standout performers. This was his fourth consecutive game with at least 20 points and is undoubtedly ending the season on a strong note. He's averaging 19.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 2.5 steals-plus-blocks per game in 15 starts since the beginning of March.
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Spurs' Devin Vassell: Leads San Antonio in loss
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Vassell recorded 26 points (10-21 FG, 6-12 3Pt), six rebounds and one assist over 32 minutes during Tuesday's 122-96 loss to the Pistons.
Vassell recorded a team-high 26 points Tuesday, marking his 22nd outing with at least 20 points over 56 regular-season appearances. Additionally, the 24-year-old forward was efficient from beyond the arc, sinking at least three triples for the 26th time this season. Vassell has emerged as the club's top option on the offensive end due to De'Aaron Fox (finger) and Victor Wembanyama (blood clot) being sidelined for the rest of the season. Vassell has logged 20-plus points in seven of his 14 outings in March, during which he has averaged 19.8 points per game.
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Spurs' Devin Vassell: Game-high 25 points in rout
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Vassell finished with 25 points (11-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals in 30 minutes during Sunday's 123-89 win over Toronto.
Vassell supplied a full stat line Sunday and led all scorers as well. It continues to be a strong March for Vassell, who's averaged 19.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.8 steals, 1.1 blocks and 3.0 three-pointers in 33.6 minutes over 13 games this month. The swingman has consistently functioned as one of San Antonio's go-to scoring options in the absences of Victor Wembanyama (shoulder) and De'Aaron Fox (finger).
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Spurs' Devin Vassell: Solid showing despite loss
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Vassell finished with 17 points (6-13 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and one block in 34 minutes during Monday's 125-109 loss to the Lakers.
Vassell has scored in double digits in each of his 10 outings this month, but he's done more than just scoring. He's also recorded two double-doubles while putting up decent rebounds and assists. With De'Aaron Fox (finger) and Victor Wembanyama (shoulder) out for the rest of the season, Vassell should continue to have a prominent role on offense for the Spurs. He's averaging 19.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.8 steals per game since the beginning of the month.
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Spurs' Devin Vassell: Paces team with 22 points
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Vassell ended Saturday's 119-115 win over the Pelicans with 22 points (6-17 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 6-7 FT), five rebounds, one assist and three steals across 36 minutes.
Vassell is expected to be one of the Spurs' top producers down the stretch with Victor Wembanyama (shoulder) and De'Aaron Fox (finger) out for the season. He delivered Saturday with a second consecutive 22-point game after posting the same total against Charlotte on Friday night.
Vassell posted 22 points (9-16 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 31 minutes during Friday's 145-134 loss to Charlotte.
After struggling in mid-February, Vassell has strung together eight games in a row in double-digit scoring figures. The 24-year-old swingman has averaged 19.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.9 steals, 1.0 blocks and 3.0 three-pointers in 33.4 minutes during this stretch, and he should continue handling a more pronounced role with De'Aaron Fox (finger) and Victor Wembanyama (shoulder) done for the season.
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Spurs' Devin Vassell: Good to go
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Vassell (wrist) will play in Wednesday's game against the Mavericks.
Vassell was initially tabbed questionable for the contest due to a bruised right wrist. However, he's been cleared to take the floor Wednesday. In his last six games, Vassell is averaging 19.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.0 blocks across 33.7 minutes.
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Spurs' Devin Vassell: Iffy to play Wednesday
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Vassell is questionable for Wednesday's game against Dallas due to a right wrist contusion, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
The right wrist contusion is a new injury for Vassell, who hasn't missed an outing since Dec. 6. If the 24-year-old swingman is unable to play Wednesday, Julian Champagnie and Keldon Johnson could see a bump in minutes. Over 11 games since the All-Star break, Vassell has averaged 15.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.6 steals across 30.9 minutes per contest.
