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Castle finished Saturday's 111-106 loss to the Hornets with 16 points (5-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), nine assists, five rebounds and one block over 35 minutes.

Castle finished Saturday's contest as the Spurs' leader in assists and tied with Victor Wembanyama for the second-most points behind rookie Dylan Harper (20). Castle has registered at least eight assists in seven of his last nine outings, and over that span he has averaged 14.6 points, 7.9 assists, 4.8 rebounds, 1.3 threes and 1.1 steals over 32.3 minutes per game.

Harper posted 20 points (9-13 FG, 2-3 3Pt), two assists, one rebound, one steal and one block over 23 minutes during the Spurs' 111-106 loss to the Hornets on Saturday.

Harper had an efficient performance from the field during Saturday's loss and was the only Spurs player to crack the 20-point threshold. The rookie first-rounder has been inconsistent with his scoring this season, as his scoring output Saturday was his most in a game since Jan. 2 against the Pacers (22 points). Harper will end the month of January having averaged 9.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.8 assists over 21.3 minutes per game.

Diabate logged 12 points (6-9 FG), 10 rebounds, six assists and two blocks over 33 minutes during the Hornets' 111-106 win over the Spurs on Saturday.

Diabate led the Hornets in rebounds Saturday en route to his 13th double-double of the season (and third over his last five outings). He has scored in double digits in six consecutive games, and over that span he has connected on 75.6 percent of his field-goal attempts while averaging 12.2 points, 9.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 blocks over 27.8 minutes per game.

Sexton posted 21 points (7-8 FG, 5-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three assists and one steal over 18 minutes during the Hornets' 111-106 win over the Spurs on Saturday.

It was an incredibly efficient outing for Sexton, who finished as the Hornets' second-leading scorer behind Brandon Miller (26 points). Sexton set a season high with five triples Saturday, and his 21 points were his most in a game since Jan. 7 against the Raptors (22). He'll end the month of January having averaged 13.0 points, 3.0 assists, 1.6 rebounds, 1.4 threes and 1.1 steals over 19.7 minutes per game.

Miller posted 26 points (7-21 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 9-9 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 35 minutes during the Hornets' 111-106 win over the Spurs on Saturday.

Miller struggled from the field for most of Saturday's game outside of the second quarter, when he scored 18 of his game-high 26 points. He was perfect from the charity stripe, and his nine made free throws were his most in a game since Dec. 29 against the Bucks (10). Miller's performance extended his streak of 20-plus-point games to 10, and over that span he has connected on 51.2 percent of his field-goal attempts (including 43.8 percent from three-point range) while averaging 24.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 3.5 threes and 0.9 steals over 30.7 minutes per game.

Wagner (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Spurs.

Wagner is set to miss a sixth consecutive game while he gets more time off to heal from the left high-ankle sprain he sustained Dec. 7 before he returned to action earlier this month for a pair of appearances during the Magic's trip in Europe. His next chance to play will come Tuesday against the Thunder, though he hasn't yet been cleared to participate in full-contact work since his last game Jan. 18. Per Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel, Wagner was spotted taking part in some off-court workout exercises as recently as Friday, but until he resumes practicing in some fashion, his return to game action may not be imminent.

Pippen (toe) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves.

Pippen has yet to make his season debut while recovering from left big toe surgery he underwent in October and will remain sidelined Saturday. However, the 25-year-old guard recently joined the Grizzlies' G League affiliate for practice and appears to be nearing a return to action. His next chance to play will come Monday against Minnesota, though he should be considered doubtful for that game until Memphis offers an update on his status.

Aldama (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves.

Aldama will miss a third consecutive game (and fifth in six games) while managing a right knee injury, and his next chance to play is Monday in a rematch against Minnesota. Jock Landale should remain in the Grizzlies' starting five for as long as Aldama is sidelined.

Jackson is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves due to a left quadriceps contusion.

The quad injury is a new concern for Jackson, who is not expected to suit up in the second leg of this back-to-back set. John Konchar (neck) is doubtful and Santi Aldama (knee) is out, so the Grizzlies are likely to be extremely shorthanded in the frontcourt. GG Jackson, Vince Williams and Olivier-Maxence Prosper would be candidates for increased playing time if Jackson and Konchar are ultimately ruled out.

Konchar is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves due to an anterior triangle contusion.

Konchar may have picked up the injury during the Grizzlies' 114-106 loss to the Pelicans on Friday, when he tallied nine points (4-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists over 22 minutes. He has averaged 21.4 minutes per game over his last five outings, and that playing time will be absorbed by GG Jackson and Vince Williams, assuming Konchar is ruled out for Saturday's contest.