Shams Charania, ESPNNov 7, 2024, 04:08 PM ETSan Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell will make his season debut Saturday against the Utah Jazz, sources told ESPN on Thursday.Vassell, the Spurs’ second-leading scorer last season at 19.5 points per game, underwent offseason surgery to repair a stress fracture in his right foot. He also averaged a career-high 4.1 assists along with 3.8 rebounds while shooting 47.2% from the field and making 166 3-pointers a season ago.Editor’s Picks2 RelatedThe Spurs are 4-5 after Thursday’s 118-105 win against the Portland Trail Blazers — the start of a five-game homestand.Vassell, the 11th pick in the 2020 NBA draft, is a cornerstone player in San Antonio alongside superstar big man Victor Wembanyama.San Antonio lost forward Jeremy Sochan for an extended period of time because of a fractured left thumb.Spurs assistant Mitch Johnson is currently the team’s interim head coach after legendary coach Gregg Popovich suffered a serious health issue Saturday.
Sources: Spurs’ Vassell will make debut Saturday
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