San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (foot) is anticipated to miss the start of the season. The 2020 No. 11 overall pick averaged a career-high 19.5 points last season. Unfortunately, he suffered a stress fracture in his right foot and was sidelined near the end of the 2023-24 campaign. An update on Vassell's status isn't expected until November 1, although it's unknown when he'll be back on the floor. Without question, the latest update won't earn him attention from fantasy managers heading into the year, especially since he remains without a firm return date. To make matters worse, it should take him time to ramp up to his usual workload once cleared. But until Vassell is back, Malaki Branham, averaging 11.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in 29 starts last season, will likely take his place in the rotation.
San Antonio Spurs forward Devin Vassell (foot) has been ruled out for the rest of the season. Vassell was a late scratch on Sunday, and additional testing revealed a stress reaction in the third metatarsal. The Spurs didn't mention anything about surgery, but they've decided to shut down Vassell in what has become a lost season for the team. Vassell lived up to the fantasy hype this season, but sadly he'll have his 2023 campaign cut short. Malaki Branham figures to remain in the starting five which should give him a boost in fantasy value going forward.
San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Devin Vassell (foot) won't play against Golden State on Sunday. He was a late addition to the injury report with a sore left foot and a questionable tag, and Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has now officially ruled him out. With Jeremy Sochan (ankle) also absent on Sunday, San Antonio is set to have two new starters. The team will be missing its third-best scorer, Keldon Johnson, as well, meaning a number of players have an opportunity to fill bigger roles. However, it's impossible to project who steps up behind Victor Wembanyama and Tre Jones. Julian Champagnie, Cedi Osman, Malaki Branham, and Blake Wesley could all get extended minutes.
San Antonio Spurs forward Devin Vassell (hip) will play versus the Golden State Warriors on Monday. As expected, Vassell will play after being listed as probable ahead of this game. The expectation is that he'll play his normal role after missing Saturday's contest due to a left hip contusion. Malaki Branham will head to the second unit and have a decreased role with Vassell returning. Branham is still worth holding in deep leagues considering he dropped 20 points during their last game.
San Antonio Spurs forward Devin Vassell (hip) is listed as probable ahead of Monday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Vassell appears to be back on track to play after missing Saturday's game due to a left hip contusion. Malaki Branham figures to move back to the second unit with Vassell likely returning on Monday. Despite that, Branham is still worth holding in most deep leagues. Fantasy managers should check back on Monday for a final update on Vassell.
San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Devin Vassell (knee) is probable for Wednesday's matchup against Minnesota. The 23-year-old is managing a left knee issue but should be good to go for the game. Vassell has been coming off the bench lately, but he's still remained a productive player, even leading the team in scoring on a couple of occasions across the last five matches. Minnesota gives up the 12th most points in the league to bench players, which puts Vassell in a good spot to perform on Wednesday. However, the Timberwolves also currently boast the league's best defensive efficiency, and that might complicate things for him and the rest of the Spurs.
Zach Collins, Devin Vassell Likely To Suit Up Wednesday
San Antonio Spurs center Zach Collins (thumb) and forward Devin Vassell (knee) are both listed as probable for Wednesday's game versus the Minnesota Timberwolves. Neither player missed last Friday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans with their respective injuries, so their designations on San Antonio's injury report come off as mere formalities after five days off. Collins is struggling with turnovers (2.8 per game) alongside the ultra-talented Victor Wembanyama in the Spurs frontcourt, but he's still averaging a solid 13.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.1 treys in 29.2 minutes over 19 games ahead of a tough draw against Minnesota's vaunted frontcourt. Vassell is still working to get back into head coach Gregg Popovich's starting five after missing five games earlier in the year with an adductor strain, averaging an efficient 20.0 points, 3.2 threes, and 1.0 swipes in 26.8 minutes over his last five appearances from the bench.
San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (groin) is available for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Vassell said earlier in the day that he would play and he was right as he has been cleared to play. It's worth noting that Vassell is going to come off the bench during his first game back. Malaki Branham will move into the starting five for Wednesday's game. The Spurs are likely going to monitor Vassell's minutes, so he won't be a great streaming option on Wednesday. It might take a few games before he's back up to full speed.
Devin Vassell Says He Will Return Against Clippers
San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Devin Vassell (groin) told reporters that he'll be back from a three-game absence for Wednesday's game versus the Los Angeles Clippers. Vassell downplayed the effects of his left adductor strain, calling it a nagging issue that the Spurs are just being cautious about after it was re-aggravated. San Antonio has not yet updated the status of the 23-year-old swingman on the official injury report, but we'll take his word for it, unless he suffers a setback sometime between morning shootaround and pregame warmups. Vassell could face a minutes restriction in his return, but he's averaging a sharp 17.3 points, 3.6 assists, and 2.4 threes in 28.9 minutes across nine games. Vassell's return would unplug Julian Champagnie from head coach Gregg Popovich's starting lineup, but he wasn't getting the job done as a fantasy streamer while averaging 6.7 points and 1.7 threes in 22.7 minutes over his three starts.
San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Devin Vassell (groin) is questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Los Angeles Clippers. Vassell has missed three consecutive contests and five overall with a left adductor strain, which he initially sustained on Nov. 2 against the Phoenix Suns. It's fair to wonder if the 23-year-old swingman may have returned too soon, as he was originally set to miss approximately a week or two of play before unexpectedly returning only six days later on Nov. 8. Vassell is putting forth a continuation of his 2022-23 breakout, averaging 17.3 points, 3.6 assists, and 2.4 threes in 28.9 minutes across nine games. St. John's product Julian Champagnie has acted as the primary beneficiary in Vassell's stead, but he's only averaging 6.7 points and 1.7 threes in 22.7 minutes covering three starts.
