Spurs’ Vassell Questionable With Abductor Tightness

Devin Vassell remains an important perimeter scorer and two-way contributor for the San Antonio Spurs, though his three-point shooting has been uneven in the early part of the season. Recent game reports showed his range of impact: he scored 15 points with two steals in one appearance and hit five three-pointers while scoring 19 in another. One report listed him as questionable for a game against Phoenix because of left abductor tightness, with Carter Bryant a possible beneficiary of added minutes. Separately, the return of Tobias Harris could create a crowded forward rotation and prompt coach Mitch Johnson to consider moving Vassell to the bench, despite his solid play; the current starting lineup’s success makes any change a trade-off.