Hoop DossierDevin Vassell
San Antonio Spurs · Guard · 6′5″ 205 lb · age 26 · Florida State · 7th season
Availability
Tomorrow vs SACNot listed official report not submitted yet
Lineups not confirmed yet
Teammates out
Season form
3 games this seasonStarts 3 of 3 games · 1st on SAS in minutes · Core role
Bars: minutes in his last 3 games · numbers: points
Situational splits: turn on Prediction tools.
What's being said
38 items · 12 sources this season- Podcast Mitch Johnson (reported), via Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · Relayed report · wording unclear in audio around the league
The hosts debate whether the Spurs' small group is three or four guards (Castle, Harper, Vassell and others). Per Mitch Johnson, the 'Dylan Harper-Castle trio' plays about 12 minutes a game together.
“Chaotic NBA Opening Week Reaction: Key Injuries & New Contenders? + Major Beef” at 18:56 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Spurs host · Report ·
Mitch Johnson's fourth-quarter lineup was Harper, Champagnie, Castle, Vassell and Tarris Reed Jr, with Reed in place of Luke Kornet. The host says this lineup got things going.
“SPURS POSTCAST: Wembanyama, Dylan Harper & Co. Find Form, HAMMER Undermanned Mavericks For First Win” at 4:05 · listen ↗
- X Tom Orsborn (@tom_orsborn) · Report ·
Those stitches inside Keldon’s mouth did not quiet him down this morning, Devin Vassell said: “I love KJ. He's still KJ no matter what. If he has broken ribs, broken bones, it don't matter. He's still the loudest one out here. You got to love it.”
- Podcast Zach Lowe, The Zach Lowe Show · Analysis · around the league
Lowe's phrasing ("when Tobias Harris comes back healthy") implies Harris is currently out. He expects a crowded wing rotation when Harris returns: Julian Champagnie started all last year, Devin Vassell is still starting, and Keldon Johnson won Sixth Man last year.
“Opening Night Overreactions, Alarming Trends, Hot Takes, and More!” at 13:36 · listen ↗
- Podcast Gil's Arena · Analysis · around the league
Danny thinks the Spurs were kind of forced into the three-guard lineup and that it isn't the most effective formula for them. He argues their superpower was depth: Harper coming off the bench against second units, with Julian Champagnie and Devin Vassell giving more spacing in the starting group.
“Bron's Sixers SPOIL Knicks Ring Night, SGA Humbles Wemby & PG's Celtics Debut Sets The Arena Off! Part 2” at 12:24 · listen ↗
- Podcast All The Smoke host · Analysis · around the league
Spurs starting lineup, as the speakers describe it: Devin Vassell, Harper, Castle, "Ne De'Aaron Fox and Victor Wembanyama. Tobias Harris comes off the bench.
“Jalen Hurts Deserved BETTER Than This” at 1:06:32 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Spurs host · Open question ·
The hosts ask how Vassell, Champagnie, Barnes and Tobias Harris (once back) get minutes with a three-guard lineup. They say Mitch Johnson has things to figure out.
“‘We made them look really good sometimes’ Wembanyama and the winless Spurs have plenty to figure out” at 31:39 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Spurs · 3 points ·
- Wembanyama drove into quadruple teams and passed out for open threes a few times. With three guards on the floor, though, Champagnie or Vassell weren't the ones catching those corner threes. at 6:55
- Early in the game, nearly every play was designed to get Vassell a three, and OKC eventually figured that out. The host said the Spurs need more variety in who gets shots. at 7:09
- A host said Champagnie and Devin Vassell got spot-up threes that are normally good shots, but they didn't fall. at 8:16
“Wemby Wasn't Having Fun vs. OKC, and Jared Weiss Says He Needs to Play More Structured to Get Better” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Spurs host · Analysis ·
One of the hosts (speaker unclear) said the starting lineup leaves Devin Vassell as the only above-average three-point shooter.
“The Spurs Looked Weird in Season Opener vs. OKC, Can They Figure it out Before Facing Houston?” at 27:27 · listen ↗
also reported by Matthew Tynan, Locked On Spurs
- Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily · 2 points ·
- San Antonio's opening-night starting lineup played small, with Vassell at the four. Andrew discussed it as a group of Fox, Castle, Harper, Vassell and Wembanyama ('Wimby'). at 23:22
- Tobias Harris is currently not playing for the Spurs (no reason given). The hosts raised the open question of whether he will replace Vassell in the starting lineup when he 'eventually' comes back. at 26:47
“BIG NBA Questions: Slam N Jam LIVE!” · listen ↗
- Podcast Hardwood Knocks host · Analysis · around the league
The Spurs appear set to use a three-guard starting lineup ('I guess they're going to do') with Devin Vassell also starting, leaving essentially no guards and all forwards on the bench.
“2026-27 NBA Awards Predictions AND Wild Card Picks” at 1:11:34 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On NBA host · Analysis · around the league
The Spurs went 10 of 37 from three. John credited the Thunder's swarming defense and said they shut down Devin Vassell and Dylan Harper.
“Thunder SWAT Down Spurs, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren Make Opening STATEMENT” at 4:16 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Spurs · 2 points ·
- Host described the Spurs using a three-guard lineup, with Devin Vassell playing out of position. He listed it among the problems. at 5:48
- Devin Brown: Host (inferred to be Devin Brown) observed the three guards switching everything on defense. He said that produced cross-matchups that got Vassell posted up and into foul trouble, and that teams play off the resulting double teams with kick-outs for threes. at 10:13
“SPURS POSTCAST: Victor Wembanyama's Rough Night Dooms Spurs as Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC Thunder Take Opener” · listen ↗
- Podcast Mitch Johnson (reported), via It Is What It Is · Relayed report · around the league
Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson reportedly confirmed a three-guard start against OKC on opening night: De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper in the backcourt, with Victor Wembanyama and Vassell (Devin Vassell).
“NBA Is Officially BACK, GM Survey Is WILD Disrespectful & Are The Knicks Being Slept On?” at 8:26 · listen ↗
- Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily host · Report · around the league
Fox, Castle and Harper will all be in the Spurs' starting lineup. A host lists the starters as Harper, Fox, Castle and Vassell, and calls the group smaller than usual.
“Final Considerations Ahead of NBA Opening Night” at 13:53 · listen ↗
- Podcast The Zach Lowe Show · 2 points ·
- Pina predicts that by season's end Champagnie will be back in the Spurs' starting lineup and Devin Vassell will go to the bench. He was never a fan of moving De'Aaron Fox to the bench. at 1:17:56
- Zach Lowe: Zach: with a wing/forward group of Champagnie, Vassell, Keldon Johnson (who he says won Sixth Man of the Year), Tobias Harris and Carter Bryant, the Spurs may be less suited to three point guards together than last year. He is not sure the three-guard look is right, and starting Harper does not settle who finishes games. at 1:19:01
“Knicks Preview, Playoff Picks, Finals Predictions, and More!” · listen ↗
- Podcast Hardwood Knocks host · Analysis · around the league
The ideal Spurs closing group is Wemby, Fox, Castle and Harper. It sounds like the Spurs think the fifth spot might be Vassell, possibly as a stand-in for Tobias Harris, who Dan thinks is banged up.
“1 Big Question For Every NBA Teams In The Western Conference” at 1:11:51 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On NBA host · Analysis · name not confirmed around the league
Co-host: the deal averages $27.8M a year, in line with Devin Vassell, Trey Murphy, Draymond Green and Jaden McDaniels.
“LOCKED IN: Oklahoma City Thunder Secure Cason Wallace Extension! | Who Will WIN Title?!” at 4:00 · listen ↗
- Story ESPN · Article ·
Spurs' 3-guard lineup of Fox, Castle, Harper to start opener vs. Thunder
- Podcast Carter Bryant (quoted), via Locked On Spurs · Quote · name not confirmed
In training camp, Bryant says he has guarded De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, Victor Wembanyama, Dylan Harper, Julian Champagnie and Devin Vassell. He says Devin's assignment taught him to get through pin-downs.
“Victor Wembanyama Is the Unanimous DPOY and Still Not a Finished Product — That Should Scare the NBA” at 13:51 · listen ↗
- Podcast Devin Vassell (quoted), via Locked On Spurs · Quote ·
Devin Vassell called Tarris Reed Jr. a monster and "a walking 10 boards".
“The Spurs are Ready for Opening Night and The 3-Guard Lineup is finally here.” at 12:26 · listen ↗
- Bluesky Tom Orsborn (@tomorsborn.bsky.social) · Report ·
Devin Vassell on Spurs' three-guard starting lineup: "You don't know who to pick up. It's Fox, it's Dylan, it's Steph. We have five ball handlers that can come down and attack the basket and make a play. I think it's going to be tough for other teams."
- Podcast Matthew Tynan, Locked On Spurs · Analysis ·
The host said San Antonio hasn't had a player who attacks the ball like Reed in years. He named Keldon Johnson as maybe the one past example, and said Devin Vassell has become that kind of player.
“Tarris Reed Jr. Was Mad About 17 Rebounds, and That's Exactly the Big the Spurs Need Next to Wemby” at 6:11 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Spurs · 9 points ·
- Devin Vassell (quoted): In a clip from earlier this week, Devin Vassell said he doesn't know what the lineups look like and is leaving that to Mitch. at 24:24
- Devin Vassell (quoted): Asked whether Mitch has told him he is definitely starting this year, Vassell said they have not had that conversation. at 24:56
- Matthew Tynan: Tynan's projection if Tobias Harris isn't playing on opening night: the same starters as last year, De'Aaron (Fox), Steph (Castle), Devin (Vassell), Julian (Champagnie) and Vic (Wembanyama). at 31:38
- Matthew Tynan: Tynan's comparison: Champagnie is a complementary piece who fits every lineup, but he is not quite as versatile as Vassell. at 32:06
- Matthew Tynan: Tynan, unsure of the figure ('what is it'), says Vassell makes about $25 million this year, which he counts as a reason Vassell will play. at 32:34
- Matthew Tynan: Tynan says Vassell was the Spurs' most consistent player throughout last postseason because he could fit any lineup. at 30:08
- Matthew Tynan: Tynan says Vassell now considers himself a veteran and a caretaker of the team. at 30:22
- Devin Brown: Devin Brown says Vassell will play both ends. When he isn't getting offensive touches, he locks in on defense and rebounds. at 26:02
- Vassell is in his seventh season (the hosts first guessed eight or nine before correcting to seven). at 34:01
“SPURS SQUAD SHOW: Wembanyama SICK & TIRED of NBA Finals Talk! | Who Makes Biggest Sacrifice in '27?” · listen ↗
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Game log
● = started2026-27 season
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24 | @DAL W | 32 min | 11 pts | 4 reb | 6 ast | 1 3PM |
| Oct 23 | HOU L | 36 min | 10 pts | 4 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Oct 20 | OKC L | 31 min | 7 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
2025-26 season (last season) · 91 games
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13 | NYK L | 39 min | 12 pts | 7 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jun 10 | @NYK L | 40 min | 18 pts | 5 reb | 4 ast | 5 3PM |
| Jun 8 | @NYK W | 38 min | 11 pts | 4 reb | 0 ast | 3 3PM |
| Jun 5 | NYK L | 38 min | 14 pts | 9 reb | 5 ast | 3 3PM |
| Jun 3 | NYK L | 36 min | 9 pts | 9 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| May 30 | @OKC W | 33 min | 11 pts | 6 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| May 28 | OKC W | 26 min | 12 pts | 1 reb | 2 ast | 4 3PM |
| May 26 | @OKC L | 36 min | 6 pts | 4 reb | 4 ast | 2 3PM |
| May 24 | OKC W | 33 min | 13 pts | 6 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
| May 22 | OKC L | 36 min | 20 pts | 7 reb | 2 ast | 3 3PM |
| May 20 | @OKC L | 38 min | 22 pts | 4 reb | 1 ast | 6 3PM |
| May 18 | @OKC W | 51 min | 13 pts | 6 reb | 2 ast | 3 3PM |
| May 15 | @MIN W | 27 min | 11 pts | 5 reb | 4 ast | 3 3PM |
| May 12 | MIN W | 32 min | 12 pts | 3 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| May 10 | @MIN L | 33 min | 14 pts | 1 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
| May 8 | @MIN W | 36 min | 13 pts | 6 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| May 6 | MIN W | 22 min | 10 pts | 5 reb | 4 ast | 2 3PM |
| May 4 | MIN L | 36 min | 14 pts | 5 reb | 3 ast | 3 3PM |
| Apr 28 | POR W | 34 min | 10 pts | 1 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 26 | @POR W | 35 min | 11 pts | 6 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Apr 24 | @POR W | 33 min | 11 pts | 7 reb | 3 ast | 3 3PM |
| Apr 21 | POR L | 34 min | 16 pts | 12 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 19 | POR W | 34 min | 15 pts | 3 reb | 2 ast | 4 3PM |
| Apr 12 | DEN L | 33 min | 19 pts | 4 reb | 2 ast | 3 3PM |
| Apr 10 | DAL W | 27 min | 5 pts | 2 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Apr 8 | POR W | 31 min | 14 pts | 8 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Apr 6 | PHI W | 30 min | 9 pts | 4 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Apr 4 | @DEN L | 39 min | 18 pts | 5 reb | 2 ast | 3 3PM |
| Apr 2 | @LAC W | 29 min | 14 pts | 10 reb | 2 ast | 3 3PM |
| Apr 1 | @GSW W | 28 min | 8 pts | 2 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 30 | CHI W | 31 min | 6 pts | 7 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 28 | @MIL W | 24 min | 16 pts | 4 reb | 1 ast | 4 3PM |
| Mar 25 | @MEM W | 26 min | 19 pts | 7 reb | 4 ast | 4 3PM |
| Mar 23 | @MIA W | 21 min | 6 pts | 2 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 19 | PHX W | 33 min | 12 pts | 2 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 16 | @LAC W | 35 min | 20 pts | 3 reb | 4 ast | 4 3PM |
| Mar 14 | CHA W | 34 min | 9 pts | 5 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 12 | DEN L | 32 min | 18 pts | 1 reb | 3 ast | 4 3PM |
| Mar 10 | BOS W | 32 min | 14 pts | 2 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 8 | HOU W | 30 min | 5 pts | 5 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 6 | LAC W | 35 min | 11 pts | 4 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 5 | DET W | 31 min | 8 pts | 3 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 3 | @PHI W | 23 min | 22 pts | 5 reb | 1 ast | 6 3PM |
| Mar 1 | @NYK L | 35 min | 18 pts | 7 reb | 3 ast | 3 3PM |
| Feb 26 | @BKN W | 28 min | 14 pts | 7 reb | 5 ast | 4 3PM |
| Feb 25 | @TOR W | 32 min | 21 pts | 5 reb | 2 ast | 5 3PM |
| Feb 23 | @DET W | 36 min | 28 pts | 2 reb | 4 ast | 7 3PM |
| Feb 21 | SAC W | 24 min | 8 pts | 3 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
| Feb 19 | PHX W | 23 min | 12 pts | 2 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Feb 11 | @GSW W | 28 min | 8 pts | 4 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 10 | @LAL W | 24 min | 9 pts | 2 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 7 | DAL W | 30 min | 17 pts | 4 reb | 6 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 5 | @DAL W | 30 min | 12 pts | 7 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 4 | OKC W | 25 min | 5 pts | 3 reb | 0 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 1 | ORL W | 28 min | 16 pts | 2 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 31 | @CHA L | 30 min | 13 pts | 5 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 28 | @HOU W | 23 min | 5 pts | 1 reb | 0 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 25 | NOP L | 25 min | 13 pts | 1 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Dec 29 | CLE L | 30 min | 7 pts | 4 reb | 0 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 27 | UTA L | 35 min | 11 pts | 3 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
| Dec 25 | @OKC W | 34 min | 5 pts | 4 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 23 | OKC W | 28 min | 17 pts | 5 reb | 1 ast | 3 3PM |
| Dec 21 | @WAS W | 31 min | 11 pts | 6 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Dec 19 | @ATL W | 27 min | 18 pts | 7 reb | 3 ast | 4 3PM |
| Dec 18 | WAS W | 26 min | 18 pts | 6 reb | 3 ast | 3 3PM |
| Dec 16 | @NYK L | 33 min | 12 pts | 5 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
| Dec 13 | @OKC W | 32 min | 23 pts | 5 reb | 4 ast | 4 3PM |
| Dec 10 | @LAL W | 31 min | 8 pts | 4 reb | 5 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 8 | @NOP W | 27 min | 5 pts | 3 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 5 | @CLE L | 30 min | 28 pts | 3 reb | 3 ast | 7 3PM |
| Dec 3 | @ORL W | 32 min | 15 pts | 6 reb | 1 ast | 3 3PM |
| Dec 2 | MEM W | 28 min | 12 pts | 5 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 30 | @MIN L | 32 min | 22 pts | 1 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 28 | @DEN W | 31 min | 35 pts | 3 reb | 2 ast | 7 3PM |
| Nov 26 | @POR W | 35 min | 23 pts | 6 reb | 0 ast | 3 3PM |
| Nov 23 | @PHX L | 33 min | 17 pts | 4 reb | 2 ast | 3 3PM |
| Nov 20 | ATL W | 33 min | 15 pts | 5 reb | 3 ast | 3 3PM |
| Nov 18 | MEM W | 35 min | 10 pts | 3 reb | 5 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 16 | SAC W | 34 min | 16 pts | 3 reb | 7 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 14 | GSW L | 32 min | 11 pts | 3 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 12 | GSW L | 35 min | 15 pts | 2 reb | 1 ast | 4 3PM |
| Nov 10 | @CHI W | 21 min | 4 pts | 4 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 8 | NOP W | 33 min | 16 pts | 2 reb | 0 ast | 4 3PM |
| Nov 7 | HOU W | 33 min | 15 pts | 3 reb | 3 ast | 4 3PM |
| Nov 5 | @LAL L | 37 min | 15 pts | 3 reb | 4 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 2 | @PHX L | 32 min | 4 pts | 3 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Oct 30 | MIA W | 37 min | 17 pts | 9 reb | 1 ast | 4 3PM |
| Oct 27 | TOR W | 30 min | 15 pts | 3 reb | 5 ast | 2 3PM |
| Oct 26 | BKN W | 35 min | 16 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 4 3PM |
| Oct 24 | @NOP W | 40 min | 23 pts | 5 reb | 1 ast | 6 3PM |
| Oct 22 | @DAL W | 31 min | 13 pts | 3 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
How his numbers change by situation, with four seasons of history →
Predictions about him
how calls are trackedCame true 2
- Came true Matthew Tynan: Devin Vassell will start on opening night.
2026-10-08 · Podcast · for vs OKC, 2026-10-21 · result: started, 31 min Flag - Came true Matthew Tynan: Vassell starts opening night if Harris is out.
2026-10-08 · Podcast · for vs OKC, 2026-10-21 · result: started, 31 min Flag