Overview
- The Spurs removed Vassell from the injury report after he fully participated in Saturday's practice, confirming his availability for Sunday.
- Vassell said he expects to play on a minutes restriction as he ramps up from a left adductor strain.
- He last played on Dec. 29 against Cleveland and missed 13 games with the groin-related injury.
- San Antonio went 8-5 without him and enters the Pelicans game at 31-14.
- Through 32 games this season, he has averaged about 15.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.4 assists while shooting nearly 38% from three, with his spacing expected to free driving lanes and lessen defensive attention on Victor Wembanyama.