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SAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
2 days ago
Vassell made as many three-pointers (seven) on 11 attempts as the entire Pistons did on 36 attempts. Vassell and Julian Champagnie’s shooting was instrumental in the Spurs victory as the pair combined for 12 three-pointers. Vassell has provided 11th-round per game value on the season, according to Basketball Monster.
SAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
18 days ago
In the first six games he played afer returning from a strained adductor, Vassell averaged 10.7 points on 40.6 percent shooting from the field. Saturday’s performance was his best since the injury, with the Spurs’ wing also providing solid value in the rebound and assist categories. San Antonio’s Week 17 starts with games on Tuesday and Wednesday, so Vassell managers may only get three games out of him instead of four.
SAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
25 days ago
On Saturday, Vassell made his first start since returning from a strained adductor, playing 30 minutes in a loss to the Hornets. His absence from the injury report for Sunday bodes well for the workload that he’s capable of carrying. Harrison Barnes came off the bench against Charlotte, and he’ll likely remain in that role if Stephon Castle (adductor) can play on Sunday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
26 days ago
Vassell returned to the starting lineup on Saturday after coming off the bench in his first two games back from a strained adductor. While he recorded a complete stat line in Charlotte, the impact was a bit muted. However, Vassell getting back to 30 minutes is the most notable aspect of his line. Harrison Barnes moved to the bench, finishing with 11 points, three rebounds, two assists and three three-pointers in 25 minutes. With the Spurs hosting the Magic on Sunday, Barnes would likely be back with the starters if they decide to sit Vassell.
SAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
26 days ago
Vassell is back in the starting lineup after coming off the bench in his first two appearances after missing nearly a month with a strained adductor. However, his inclusion does not come at the expense of Champagnie. Instead, it’s Harrison Barnes who heads to the bench, so those who were streaming Champagnie should hold onto him for a bit longer.
Source: NBA Lineups
SAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Inactive since December 29 due to a strained adductor, Vassell was used in a reserve role on Sunday. While there was some rust to shake off, the Spurs’ wing playing 25 minutes without issue is the most important takeaway. Julian Champagnie (13 points, four rebounds, one assist and one three-pointer) remained in the starting lineup, but he played 26 minutes after logging 34 in each of the prior two games. There will likely come a point when Vassell returns to the starting lineup, with Champagnie heading to the bench.
SAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Vassell has been out since December 29, which has resulted in Julian Champagnie moving into the starting lineup. Depending on how the Spurs handle Vassell’s workload, Champagnie may get another start. He’s worth holding onto until Vassell plays without restrictions, given his three-point production.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Counting Tuesday’s game against the Rockets, Vassell has missed San Antonio’s last 12 games with a strained left adductor. While Johnson’s update was positive, the Spurs’ wing does not have a return timeline. Julian Champagnie has been a solid streaming option as Vassell’s replacement in the starting lineup.
Source: Michael C. Wright
SAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Vassell will miss a ninth consecutive game due to a strained left adductor. Julian Champagnie will remain in the starting lineup until Vassell is healthy enough to return.
Source: Paul Garcia
SAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Tuesday’s showdown will be the eighth consecutive game Vassell has missed with a strained left adductor. Julian Champagnie has been the replacement in the starting lineup, and he’s worth streaming in deep leagues until Vassell returns.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
about 2 months ago
Vassell is dealing with a strained left adductor, so this may not be the only game that he misses. With their starting guard/forward sidelined for the first time this season, the Spurs will likely turn to Julian Champagnie or Dylan Harper to fill the void in the starting lineup. While Harper offers a higher ceiling in category leagues, Champagnie has a safer floor.
Source: Jared Weiss
SAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
2 months ago
Vassell led the Spurs starters in scoring in a homecoming game for him. He also played a team-high 27 minutes, which was limited by the lopsided score. Vassell played well in this game, and he’s averaging 19.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 3.7 triples per game over his last three outings. He’ll look to keep it going in Washington on Sunday to wrap up the week.
SAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
2 months ago
Vassell led the way for the Spurs in what was a balanced scoring effort, with four players scoring at least 22 points in Saturday’s victory. And he needed the slump-buster, having totaled 13 points on 3-of-15 shooting in the Spurs’ prior two games. Vassell’s performance on Saturday was especially encouraging because it came with Victor Wembanyama available, even if the big man’s minutes were limited. For the season, Vassell is closing in on top-75 value in nine-cat formats, exceeding his Yahoo! ADP (97).
SAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
3 months ago
Vassell hasn’t been able to pour in the points consistently this year, but he’s still more than capable. He’s taken on more offensive responsibility lately, and he has scored at least 20 points in four of his last six games. His seven triples in this game matched his season high. Vassell’s production is down this year, but he has stepped up with Stephon Castle (hip) and Victor Wembanyama (calf) sidelined. As long as they’re out, he should continue to receive a boost in production.
SAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
3 months ago
While Vassell’s season-long fantasy value places him outside the top-100 in eight-cat formats, he has been close to a top-50 player over the past two weeks. De’Aaron Fox has been the biggest beneficiary of the absences of Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle, but Vassell isn’t far behind. And while injuries to key players are never a good thing, those absences may have given Vassell the boost he needed after a slow start to the season.
SAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
3 months ago
Vassell put on a show Friday night, with his hot shooting pushing the Spurs into the NBA Cup quarterfinals. Not only did he record his first 30-point game of the season, but this was also the third time he’s scored at least 20. The absences of Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle give Vassell more room to expand his influence on offense, and he’s taken advantage of the opportunity. The Spurs visit Minnesota in their final game of Week 6 on Sunday.
SAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
3 months ago
Vassell was San Antonio’s second-best scorer on Wednesday, finishing as one of two Spurs to reach the 20-point mark. He found his scoring production by way of effective three-point shooting, while also being efficient inside the arc. The scoring total tied a season high and marked his seventh straight game scoring in double figures. Vassell’s only other area of impact from a fantasy basketball standpoint came as a rebounder.
SAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
3 months ago
After a slow start to the season, Vassell has been a top-50 player in nine-cat formats over the past week. While losing Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle wasn’t optimal for the Spurs, those absences may have helped unlock Vassell. We’ll see if that lasts once the Spurs return to full strength, but fantasy managers certainly aren’t complaining right now.
SAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
3 months ago
While Vassell did not shoot well on Tuesday, the assists and defensive stats are what should be the focus. With Stephon Castle (hip) out for at least one to two weeks, there should be more opportunities for Vassell to serve as a primary playmaker. That was the case on Tuesday, and he only committed one turnover. Vassell’s fantasy value has been low thus far, but Castle’s absence may be what he needs to get things headed in the right direction.
SAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
4 months ago
Vassell exited Monday’s win over the Spurs with 6:37 remaining in the third quarter and did not return. The good news is that he is not on the injury report for Wednesday’s game, so Vassell will occupy his usual place in the starting lineup. If there are any issues, Julian Champagnie and Keldon Johnson will figure more prominently in the Spurs’ rotation.
Source: Paul Garcia
SAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
4 months ago
Unfortunately, Vassell’s night ended with 6:37 remaining in the third quarter due to a migraine headache. Given the limited production in 21 minutes before his exit, the Spurs wing may have been trying to play through the pain before having to leave. Julian Champagnie (zero points, two rebounds, one assist and three steals) replaced Vassell at the time and may return to the starting lineup if he can’t play against the Warriors on Wednesday. Keldon Johnson (10/7/1/1 in 19 minutes) is another player whose role may expand if Vassell misses time, but his fantasy ceiling is limited coming off the bench.
SAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
4 months 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 • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
4 months 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 • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
4 months 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 • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
5 months 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 • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
5 months 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 • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
5 months 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 • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
11 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 • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
11 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 • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
11 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.