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January 7, 2026
Listed out for Wednesday
Vassell (thigh) is out for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis
Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson said previously that he was expecting Vassell to miss multiple games. It remains to be seen if Vassell will be ready to return Saturday against Boston. Julian Champagnie should continue to start until Vassell is cleared to play again.
January 5, 2026
Ruled out for Tuesday
Vassell is out for Tuesday's game against Memphis due to a left adductor strain, per Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com.
Analysis
Tuesday is set to be Vassell's fourth absence in a row. His next chance to take the floor comes Wednesday against the Lakers, though it's unclear how far along Vassell is in his recovery. With the swingman out of action, Keldon Johnson and Julian Champagnie belong on most streaming radars against the Grizzlies.
January 1, 2026
Set to miss multiple games
Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson said prior to Wednesday's 134-132 win over the Knicks that Vassell's left adductor strain will keep him out for "more than a game or two," Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Analysis
San Antonio is still awaiting the results of additional tests on Vassell before a firmer prognosis is available, but based on Johnson's comments, the 25-year-old wing appears likely to remain out through at least the team's Friday/Saturday back-to-back set versus the Pacers and Trail Blazers, respectively. While Vassell was sidelined Wednesday, Julian Champagnie stepped into the starting five in his stead and erupted for 36 points (11-17 FG, 11-17 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds and one block in 36 minutes. Reserve forward Keldon Johnson (19 points, eight rebounds and two steals in 31 minutes) also benefited from some extra run sans Vassell.