Castle logged 22 points (8-16 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-6 FT), three rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 27 minutes during Wednesday's 120-105 win over New York.
Castle has been the most productive rookie in the NBA this season, and it hasn't been even close. This was his 20th game with at least 20 points in 2024-25, and to put things into perspective, no other rookie has recorded even 10 outings with such a scoring figure. Castle has scored in double digits in all but one of his 11 appearances in March, tallying 20.7 points, 4.2 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game over that stretch.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Productive in loss Monday
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Castle registered 23 points (8-19 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-6 FT), eight rebounds and three assists across 28 minutes during Monday's 125-109 loss to the Lakers.
Castle has started each of the Spurs' last three games and is expected to remain a starter in the backcourt alongside Chris Paul due to the absence of De'Aaron Fox (finger), who won't return this season. The rookie out of UConn has been making the most of his chances in a starting role, and he's surpassed the 20-point mark in two of those aforementioned three contests. Across 32 starts this season, Castle is averaging 15.8 points, 3.3 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Back in starting lineup
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Castle is in the Spurs' starting lineup against the Hornets on Friday, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Castle has come off the bench since Feb. 5 following the Spurs' acquisition of De'Aaron Fox (finger) from the Kings. With Fox out for the season, Castle will re-enter the starting lineup alongside Chris Paul in the frontcourt. As a starter this season, Castle has averaged 15.1 points, 4.2 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 0.9 steals over 29.7 minutes per game.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Leads team with 26 points in start
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Castle closed with 26 points (10-17 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 29 minutes during Friday's 145-134 loss to the Hornets.
In his first start since the Spurs lost De'Aaron Fox (finger) for the rest of the season, Castle led San Antonio in scoring Friday while supplying a full stat line. The rookie first-rounder has witnessed a considerable rise in fantasy value as part of the first unit in 2024-25, which should continue going forward. Over his last 11 games as a starter, Castle has averaged 18.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.7 three-pointers in 29.7 minutes.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Officially cleared
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Castle (shoulder) will play Monday against the Mavericks, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Castle will assume his usual role off the bench despite dealing with a minor shoulder injury. He's provided quite the spark for San Antonio of late, averaging 23.3 points in 29.2 minutes over his last six appearances.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Likely to suit up Monday
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Castle (shoulder) is probable for Monday's game against Dallas, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Castle is expected to avoid an absence due to the left shoulder contusion, though he'll likely go through pregame warmups ahead of Monday's tipoff at 8:30 p.m. ET until the club makes a final decision. Over his last 10 outings, the rookie first-round pick has averaged 16.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.2 steals across 24.8 minutes per contest.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Questionable for Monday
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Castle is questionable for Monday's game against the Mavericks due to a left shoulder contusion, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
This is a new injury for the rookie, who put up 20 points (7-15 FG), seven rebounds, four assists and one steal in 28 minutes during Sunday's loss in Minnesota. With Jeremy Sochan (calf) doubtful, Julian Champagnie and Keldon Johnson are candidates for increased roles against Dallas.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Strong showing from second unit
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Castle produced 20 points (7-15 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-9 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and one steal in 28 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 141-124 loss to the Timberwolves.
The rookie guard has found a groove as part of the Spurs' second unit. Castle has scored at least 20 points in five of the last six games, averaging 23.3 points, 5.2 boards, 4.7 assists, 1.7 threes and 1.2 steals over that stretch while shooting 50.9 percent from the floor. With Victor Wembanyama (shoulder) out for the rest of the season, Castle's usage should remain high as San Antonio scrambles to find offense.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Leads team with 25 points
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Castle produced 25 points (10-17 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds and three assists in 26 minutes before fouling out of Friday's 127-109 loss to the Kings.
Castle excelled on a night where De'Aaron Fox was projected to post a big number against his former team. Instead, Castle was the top backcourt option, besting Fox and Chris Paul with a solid and accurate evening. The 2024 first-round pick will likely see more time down the stretch, as he'll move into a full-time role if Paul doesn't sign another one-year deal in the offseason.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Leads second unit in win
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Castle finished with 17 points (8-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 0-4 FT), six assists, four rebounds and two steals across 27 minutes during Tuesday's 127-113 win over the Nets.
Castle provided a full stat line in the win, leading the second unit in points and assists. The 20-year-old also racked up multiple swipes for the 15th time this season. However, the rookie first-round pick struggled from beyond the arc once again, and he has shot only 24.3 percent from downtown in eight outings since the All-Star break. On the bright side, Castle continues to provide a spark off the bench, averaging 15.4 points across 24.3 minutes per contest in that same eight-game span.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Good to go Tuesday
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Castle (thumb) is available for Tuesday's game against Brooklyn, according to Spurs reporter Raul Dominguez.
Castle was previously considered questionable to play, but the rookie guard will give it a go Tuesday. He's been hot lately, averaging 26.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.3 steals over his last four games.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Iffy for Tuesday
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Castle (thumb) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against Brooklyn.
The left thumb sprain is a new injury for Castle, who hasn't missed an outing since Dec. 13. The rookie first-round pick is coming off a stellar 32-point performance during Sunday's loss to the Thunder. Over his last five outings, he has averaged 16.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.6 three-pointers across 25.6 minutes per game off the bench. If Castle is sidelined Tuesday, Julian Champagnie and Malaki Branham could see a bump in minutes.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: 32 points not enough in loss
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Castle ended Sunday's 146-132 loss to the Thunder with 32 points (12-21 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 4-7 FT), eight rebounds and three assists across 32 minutes.
With 32 points, Castle finished one point shy of his career-best mark. He's been on a mini heater for the Spurs, averaging 26.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.3 steals and 2.3 three-pointers in 31.5 minutes over his last three outings. The heavy usage for Castle should continue for the shorthanded Spurs, who'll be without Victor Wembanyama (shoulder) for the remainder of the season.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Shines off bench Saturday
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Castle totaled 24 points (8-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 32 minutes during Saturday's 130-128 victory over Memphis.
Castle surpassed the 20-point mark for the second consecutive appearance, and the rookie continues to shine despite not being part of the first unit. He also bounced back from a couple of subpar performances, and he's been a reliable option off the bench for the most part. He's averaging 15.4 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game across 11 contests since moving to the second unit in early February.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Drops team-high 22 off bench
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Castle ended with 22 points (9-22 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and three steals in 30 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 118-106 loss to Houston.
The rookie wing tied Keldon Johnson for the team lead in scoring as no Spurs starter managed to score even in double digits. It was Castle's best offensive performance since he poured in 33 points against the Hornets on Feb. 7, and it was an impressive bounce-back effort after the UConn product managed only six points combined in the prior two contests. Over 10 games as part of the second unit, Castle is averaging 14.5 points, 3.8 boards, 2.2 assists, 1.5 steaks and 0.9 threes in 22.7 minutes a game.
Castle totaled four points (1-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and four rebounds over 12 minutes during Tuesday's 109-103 loss to New Orleans.
Castle received fewer than 13 minutes of playing time for the first time since Dec. 29, failing to leave a positive impact off the bench. The rookie first-round pick has put together a fairly successful season thus far. However, he has struggled in his last two outings, during which he has accumulated only six points (2-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and two assists across 34 total minutes.
Spurs' Stephon Castle: Double-double in Thursday's win
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Castle recorded 10 points (4-12 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and three steals over 26 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 120-109 win over the Suns.
After a strong all-around showing during All-Star Weekend, Castle kept his momentum by recording his first career double-double when the Spurs' schedule resumed. The fourth overall pick in the 2024 Draft lost his starting spot when De'Aaron Fox arrived from Sacramento, but Castle could be leaned on more heavily from the second unit with Victor Wembanyama (shoulder) out for the rest of the season. Castle's length in the backcourt could be very valuable as San Antonio shifts to more small-ball lineups. In six games off the bench, Castle has averaged 17.5 points, 4.0 boards, 2.3 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.2 threes in 25.0 minutes a contest.
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