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SAS • Guard-Forward • #24
11 days ago
Vassell has a Yahoo! ADP of 97, and he’s played to that level thus far. His most significant issue has been foul shooting, with the Spurs’ wing making just 62.5 percent of his attempts. Remove that category from the equation, and Vassell is providing seventh-round per-game value. He’s a career 80.4 percent shooter from the charity stripe, so Vassell should turn things around eventually. The Spurs end Week 2 with a game against the Suns on Sunday.
SAS • Guard-Forward • #24
17 days ago
Vassell was solid in the season opener, but he was only able to knock down one triple in that game. He reminded the world just how good he is from beyond the arc in this one. The field goal percentage was still subpar, and he turned it over four times, but the three-point shooting is what’s most important for Vassell. He’ll look to stay hot against the Nets on Sunday.
SAS • Guard-Forward • #24
24 days ago
Vassell did not have a big night in the Spurs’ preseason finale, but he looked relatively sharp. Based on his Yahoo! ADP of 99, the Spurs wing may be undervalued in many fantasy circles. Vassell has been a top-100 player in four straight seasons, finishing as a seventh-round or better player the last three. While the eventual return of De’Aaron Fox and the continued development of Stephon Castle do need to be factored into any analysis of Vassell, he’ll be a starter who can reap the rewards that come with sharing the floor with a transcendent talent like Victor Wembanyama.
SAS • Guard-Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Vassell, who only played 22 minutes on Friday, looked sharp in the Spurs’ overtime victory. He efficiently scored his points while finishing a blocked shot shy of a complete stat line. As of Friday, Vassell had a Yahoo! ADP of 101.6, which is way too low, especially with De’Aaron Fox (hamstring) expected to miss the start of the regular season. As long as he stays relatively healthy, Vassell has top-75 potential, and that’s being conservative.
SAS • Guard-Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Wednesday’s game was the preseason opener for Vassell, who was held out of Sunday’s victory over Guangzhou. And he could be in for a breakout season, especially with De’Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper not guaranteed to be available for the start of the regular season. A key for Vassell this offseason was being able to focus on his craft instead of rehabbing from another injury. He can offer middle-round value in standard leagues at his best, potentially sneaking into the top 50.
SAS • Guard-Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Vassell, who did not play in Sunday’s preseason opener against Guangdong, is available and will start against the Heat. His insertion into the starting lineup is the lone change for San Antonio, with Lindy Waters III being bumped to the bench. With De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper unavailable, look for Vassell to spend ample time on the ball as a playmaker, with Wemby also getting his chances to fill that role.
Source: San Antonio Spurs
SAS • Guard-Forward • #24
7 months ago
Vassell will miss San Antonio’s final two games, a somewhat fitting end to his 2024-25 campaign. Due to injury, he missed 14 of the Spurs’ first 19 games and struggled to get going once wholly healthy. The good news for fantasy managers is that Vassell was far more impactful after the All-Star break, which enabled him to finish as a top-100 player in eight- and nine-cat formats. He’s capable of being much better than that, but Vassell has surpassed 65 games played once in his first five NBA seasons.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Guard-Forward • #24
7 months ago
Vassell has snapped out of his recent mini-slump, scoring 45 points across his last two appearances. Over the past two weeks, he has been a top-60 player in nine-cat formats, by far the Spurs’ most valuable option in category leagues. However, with the Spurs officially eliminated from postseason contention, it’s fair to wonder if Vassell’s minutes will decrease during the season’s final week. If so, that would be bad news for Vassell managers whose leagues will be active.
SAS • Guard-Forward • #24
7 months ago
Vassell missed Wednesday’s game against the Nuggets with an ankle injury, but returned Friday and played 36 minutes. He appeared to show no ill effects as he poured in 24 points on 18 shots including six made three-pointers. Vassell also added three steals on the defensive end. He’s a productive player when available, though the Spurs could look to cut his playing time as they look ahead to the draft.
SAS • Guard-Forward • #24
7 months ago
Vassell missed Wednesday’s game against Denver, which allowed Julian Champagnie to slide into the starting lineup. With Vassell back and Keldon Johnson probable, Champagnie will return to playing a reserve role, which will eliminate the streaming value that he held.
Source: Paul Garcia
SAS • Guard-Forward • #24
7 months ago
Vassell will get the night off on Wednesday, which will be his first absence since December. Julian Champagnie should take advantage of his absence, especially with Keldon Johnson listed as questionable and Jeremy Sochan also sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Guard-Forward • #24
7 months ago
Vassell wil get the night off on Wednesday and his scoring has been on the downstroke as of late. Julian Champagnie is one player who can take advantage of his absence. Especially with Keldon Johnson listed as questionable.
SAS • Guard-Forward • #24
8 months ago
The Spurs received little production from their starters on Sunday, with Vassell being the only one to score in double figures. He shot 50 percent from the field, continuing to improve his efficiency on the offensive end of the floor. Over the past two weeks, Vassell has offered third-round value in nine-cat formats and fourth-round value in eight-cat formats. With the Spurs playing four games during Week 22, Vassell managers are in a good spot, provided San Antonio doesn’t cut his playing time for draft lottery reasons.
SAS • Guard-Forward • #24
8 months ago
Vassell has carried a large portion of the Spurs’ offense recently, with Thursday’s loss marking the fourth-straight game that he has finished with at least 20 points and three triples. March has been a phenomenal month for Vassell, and it gives Spurs fans plenty of optimism heading into next season despite their postseason chances being dashed by the injuries to Victor Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox. Vassell’s numbers overall this season are down from last year, but March has been one of the best stretches of his young career.
SAS • Guard-Forward • #24
8 months ago
While it wasn’t enough to get the Spurs another victory, Vassell remains on an offensive tear. He’s scored 20 points or more in three straight and five of his last seven appearances, providing second-round value in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. While the season-ending injuries for Victor Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox weren’t good, the improved play of Vassell and Stephon Castle has been a positive for the Spurs during the post-break portion of the schedule.
SAS • Guard-Forward • #24
8 months ago
Vassell has been on a tear compared to his production for most of this season. Over the past month, the Spurs wing has provided top-40 value in eight-cat formats and top-25 in nine-cat. Vassell has cleaned up the percentages, shooting 46.3 percent from the field and 87.5 percent from the foul line, and the scoring output has also improved. If the Spurs allow Vassell to play in all four Week 21 games, he has the potential to be a difference-maker for many fantasy managers.
SAS • Guard-Forward • #24
8 months ago
The managers that held onto Vassell through his slump are reaping the rewards. In the month of March, Vassell has averaged 18.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.8 steals, 1.1 blocks and three three-pointers while shooting 46.4 percent from the floor and only turning the ball over once per game. That has him ranked in the top ten in nine-cat value this month. Wednesday’s win over the Knicks was a quieter performance for him, but he was able to bounce back well on Friday.
SAS • Guard-Forward • #24
8 months ago
Since the All-Star break, Vassell has been a top-50 player in nine-cat while sitting just outside that threshold in eight-cat formats. Monday’s performance was good for the Spurs guard, who scored at least 17 points in three straight and four of his last five outings. As long as Vassell logs starters’ minutes, he’ll remain a valuable player to have rostered. Especially with De’Aaron Fox done for the rest of the season.
SAS • Guard-Forward • #24
8 months ago
Vassell’s field goal percentage was subpar, but the overall stat line was one that many fantasy managers would live with. Since the All-Star break, the Spurs wing has been a fourth-round player in nine-cat formats, rewarding those who did not drop Vassell in a panic while he struggled. And with De’Aaron Fox (finger) done for the season, the ball will be in Vassell’s hands more as the Spurs conclude their season. He can potentially be a league-winner, provided the shooting accuracy improves.
SAS • Guard-Forward • #24
8 months ago
Vassell had been one of the primary beneficiaries of additional usage on the Spurs since Victor Wembanyama went down with a season-ending injury. Now the Spurs have been dealt another blow with De’Aaron Fox going down for the rest of the year. Vassell will continue to benefit along with Stephon Castle as the two led the Spurs in shot attempts Friday.
SAS • Guard-Forward • #24
8 months ago
Vassell had been one of the primary beneficiaries of additional usage on the Spurs since Victor Wembanyama went down with a season-ending injury. Now the Spurs have been dealt another blow with De’Aaron Fox going down for the rest of the year. Vassell will continue to benefit along with Stephon Castle as the two led the Spurs in shot attempts Friday.
SAS • Guard-Forward • #24
8 months ago
Vassell hasn’t missed a game since December, but was listed as questionable with a wrist injury Wednesday. Nevertheless, the 24-year-old shooting guard suited up and had a double-double against the Mavericks. Vassell only scored 16 points on 14 shots, but was active on the glass with 10 rebounds and dished out six assists. He’s been one of the beneficiaries of Victor Wembanyama’s injury as he’s provided sixth-round fantasy value since the All-Star break.
SAS • Guard-Forward • #24
8 months ago
Vassell hasn’t missed a game since December, but he could be sidelined against Dallas. Stephon Castle would likely replace him in the starting lineup, though Julian Champagnie is also a candidate. Castle would be the better streaming option regardless of who starts.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Guard-Forward • #24
8 months ago
Vassell had been quieter over San Antonio’s last two games after scoring 37 points last week, but he got back on track as a scoring option on Monday. His slump appears to be over, and he has contributed value in other areas, which has helped his fantasy impact. He has averaged 18.5 points, five rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.6 steals and 2.8 three-pointers per game over the last two weeks, which ranks inside the top-40 in nine-cat scoring. He should continue to be a strong option for the rest of the season.
SAS • Guard-Forward • #24
8 months ago
Not too long ago, some questioned whether or not it was time for fantasy managers to move on from Vassell. Those who refused to do so were rewarded significantly Tuesday night, as he had the best game of his NBA career. The 37 points were a career-high for Vassell, who shot 8-of-11 from three and recorded a complete stat line. Since the All-Star break, Devin has provided sixth-round value in nine-cat formats. Unfortunately, he’ll have to wait a few days to build on Tuesday’s performance, as the Spurs don’t play again until Friday.
SAS • Guard-Forward • #24
8 months ago
Vassell has scored 15 points or more in consecutive games for the first time in nearly a month. While the fantasy value since the All-Star break has been poor, the Spurs wing has been a 12th-round player over the past week. Vassell’s decreased defensive production has been a factor, but he has recorded a steal and a blocked shot in two straight games. If Vassell can increase the defensive numbers, his fantasy value should improve despite the inconsistent scoring.
SAS • Guard-Forward • #24
8 months ago
While Vassell’s shooting has not improved much, as he’s made just 37.7 percent of his attempts over the past week, he’s scored 20 points in two of his last three outings. The culprit for the Spurs wing on Saturday was the three-point line, as Vassell shot 2-of-9. He made 70 percent of his two-point attempts, offsetting a poor run from a distance. Over the past month, Vassell has averaged 1.5 three-pointers per game on 25.7 percent shooting. When well over one-third of your attempts are three-pointers, a cold streak will have a more significant impact.
SAS • Guard-Forward • #24
9 months ago
Vassell’s struggles have been well-documented, with the Spurs guard ranked just inside the top 200 in eight-cat formats over the past month. Not only has the scoring been down (13.8 ppg), but he’s only shot 39.1 percent from the field. Vassell didn’t have a great night shooting the ball, but he finished with 20 points after going five straight with 13 or less. With Victor Wembanyama done for the season, many fantasy managers hoped the injury would catalyze Vassell. Unfortunately, that has not been the case, but Tuesday’s stat line helps.