Devin Vassell will be sidelined for the foreseeable future. The third-year wing, who has made a massive leap this season, will undergo knee surgery on January 11th to address an issue that has plagued him all year and there’s no timetable for his return, the Spurs announced.
Vassell, 22, had missed eight games this season with knee issues, so the news is not shocking. There’s no reason for the Spurs, currently sitting at 14th in the Western Conference standings with a 12-26 record to risk further injury to a player who has shown the required talent to become a centerpiece for the future.