The moves the Spurs made before the trade deadline didn’t bring aboard anyone who immediately made an impact, but it did cause one huge change to the rotation. Devin Vassell is the starting shooting guard now, and barring injury, he’ll hold on to the spot at least until the end of the season.
He’s only had the job for a handful of games, but Vassell has looked comfortable and his promotion has had mostly positive effects. There have been some negative ripples elsewhere in the rotation, but any short-term issues pale in comparison to the future benefits the Spurs may reap from giving the young wing a chance at a bigger role now.