The Phoenix Suns (3-5) are seeking to extend their current win streak to three games on Monday. 

A major challenge against the San Antonio Spurs (8-2) is the task-at-hand for Phoenix. This comes on the heels of taking down another Western Conference contender in the Houston Rockets on Saturday.

The Spurs look every bit of a contending team themselves, just months removed from falling short of an NBA title.

While the Spurs are a very deep and star-studded roster, there is an addition to Sunday's injury report that should raise eyebrows ahead of the matchup.

The Spurs will continue to be without Tobias Harris (left calf strain), while Jayden Quaintance is out as well due to recovery from knee surgery.

In a surprising twist, there is a late addition to the report. Spurs G/F Devin Vassell is questionable for the game with left adductor tightness. This is a major development for the Spurs, as Vassell has been a regular fixture in the starting lineup since the 2023-24 season. 

NOTE: Vassell was ruled out by the Spurs on Monday afternoon.

The Spurs rely on Vassell to provide floor spacing as an off-ball shooter, as well as to supplement some defensive deficiencies that exist in starting De'Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper together.

As for the Suns, there is some optimism in the fold. This comes with G/F Jordan Goodwin's status improving, as he is now questionable against San Antonio. Goodwin has missed the last three games with a right calf injury, and it appears as if his return to action is imminent.

Goodwin, 28, has been instrumental to Phoenix's exploits on the defensive side of the ball over the last two seasons. This will be especially helpful against a high-ceiling Spurs' offense.

How do these developments directly impact the contest? If Vassell is unable to go, there will be a decision to make for head coach Mitch Johnson. The likely call would be to start Julian Champagnie, but there are multiple layers that would go into the decision.

As for the Suns, Jordan Ott would have to figure out how to reintroduce Goodwin into the lineup. This comes in lieu of Ryan Dunn excelling over the last two games, as well as the continued marksmanship that Luke Kennard provides. 

The Suns and Spurs are tipping off shortly after 7:00 P.M. MST on Monday night. Stay tuned for injury updates throughout Monday in the lead-up to the game.