Castle (pelvis) is available for Wednesday's game against the Warriors, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Castle sustained a right pelvic contusion in Tuesday's win over the Lakers and did not return, though he'll shed his questionable tag and suit up in the second leg of this back-to-back set. The second-year guard has averaged 15.8 points, 7.3 assists, 5.2 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 29.3 minutes per game across his last 10 appearances.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Uncertain to play Wednesday
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Castle is listed questionable for Wednesday's game against the Warriors due to a right pelvic contusion.
Castle didn't return to Tuesday's 136-108 win over the Lakers after suffering the injury when he landed hard on the court on a dunk attempt in the second quarter. Though he appears to have avoided anything significant, the Spurs could opt to play it safe with Castle and hold him out for their final game before the All-Star break. Dylan Harper, Julian Champagnie and Carter Bryant could be among the beneficiaries from playing-time standpoints if Castle ends up being ruled out ahead of Wednesday's 10 p.m. ET opening tip.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Won't return Tuesday
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Castle won't return to Tuesday's game against the Lakers due to a pelvic contusion, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports. He'll finish with two points (1-1 FG), seven assists, one rebound and one block across 12 minutes.
Castle blocked a dunk attempt in the second quarter but hit the floor hard before heading back to the locker room. The second-year guard faces a short turnaround if he hopes to suit up in Wednesday's game against the Warriors. If he misses additional time, Harrison Barnes and Dylan Harper would be candidates for increased playing time.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Exits to locker room
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Castle exited to the locker room in the second quarter of Tuesday's game against the Lakers due to an apparent back injury, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.
After blocking a dunk attempt from Rui Hachimura, Castle hit the floor hard and grabbed at his lower back on the way to the locker room. If the second-year guard is unable to return, Dylan Harper would likely see increased playing time the rest of the way.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Dominant triple-double vs. Dallas
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Castle finished with 40 points (15-19 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 7-10 FT), 12 rebounds, 12 assists, one block and three steals over 32 minutes during Saturday's 138-125 victory over the Mavericks.
Castle returned to the Spurs' starting lineup Saturday after coming off the bench in Thursday's contest against Dallas. The second-year pro put on a dominant display, dropping a career-high 40 points while leading his team in rebounds and assists en route to the second triple-double of his career. Per the Associated Press, Castle joins Hall of Fame center David Robinson as the only Spurs in franchise history to record a 40-point triple-double.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Back in starting lineup Saturday
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Castle is in the Spurs' starting lineup against the Mavericks on Saturday.
Castle made his first appearance off San Antonio's bench this season in Thursday's contest against Dallas, but he still made an impact in a reserve role as he finished with 18 points, seven rebounds, six assists and three steals over 22 minutes. The second-year pro will return to the Spurs' starting lineup for Saturday's rematch while Harrison Barnes comes off the bench.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Makes impact off bench
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Castle closed with 18 points (8-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, six assists and three steals across 22 minutes during Thursday's 135-123 win over the Mavericks.
Thursday marked the first time this season that Castle has been deployed off the bench, but it didn't impact his overall production. He contributed in a big way across the board, highlighted by a team-high three steals. Castle remained effective despite logging only 22 minutes, but it'll be worth monitoring whether he sticks in a bench role moving forward.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Available to play
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Castle (thigh) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Thunder, Don Harris of News 4 San Antonio reports.
Castle is back after a one-game absence, which could result in Julian Champagnie or Devin Vassell heading back to the second unit. Castle is averaging 16.6 points, 7.0 assists, 5.0 rebounds, 1.1 triples and 1.3 steals per game this season.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Won't go Sunday
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Castle (thigh) is out for Sunday's game against the Magic, Michael C. Wright of ESPN.com reports.
Castle will miss the second half of the team's back-to-back set Sunday due to an adductor injury. Dylan Harper and Julian Champagnie figure to see expanded roles with Castle sidelined.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Nears double-double vs. Charlotte
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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.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Productive in Thursday's win
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Castle provided 16 points (4-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 7-10 FT), six rebounds, eight assists and two steals in 38 minutes during Thursday's 126-109 victory over Utah.
It's the third time in the last six games that the second-year guard has scored in double digits while recording at least six boards and six assists. Castle's shot volume has slipped a bit since Victor Wembanyama has rejoined the Spurs' starting five, but the guard is still finding ways to be productive. Through 12 contests in January, Castle's averaging 14.9 points, 7.2 assists, 5.3 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.2 threes despite shooting just 36.9 percent on the month.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Adds 18 points in win
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Castle closed Monday's 123-110 victory over Utah with 18 points (5-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 7-10 FT), two rebounds, eight assists and one block across 31 minutes.
Castle was efficient from the field in this one and got to the charity stripe with ease, which is how he managed to score 18 points despite attempting only nine shots from the field. He's averaging 7.8 free-throw attempts over his last five appearances, so he's been noticeably more aggressive in driving to the hoop. Castle has also excelled at distributing the basketball over this five-game period, during which he has averaged 8.0 assists in 31.2 minutes per matchup.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Good to go
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Castle (illness) will play Saturday against the Timberwolves, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Castle's availability was initially unclear due to an illness, but he's feeling healthy enough to suit up Saturday evening. He's averaging 15.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 6.6 assists and 1.3 steals through eight January appearances.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Strong showing in loss
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Castle finished with 20 points (6-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 5-7 FT), seven rebounds, eight assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Tuesday's 119-98 loss to the Thunder.
Castle flirted with a triple-double Tuesday, and fantasy managers will be hoping this is a sign of things to come. He's had some tough showings recently, posting averages of 13.8 points, 6.3 assists, 5.4 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 0.9 three-pointers on 33.7 percent shooting from the field over his last eight games.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: All-around effort vs. Indiana
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Castle logged 19 points (6-18 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), eight rebounds, eight assists and two steals over 33 minutes during the Spurs' 123-113 win over the Pacers on Friday.
Castle wasn't the most efficient from the field during Friday's win, but he led the Spurs with eight assists while finishing as the team's third-leading scorer behind De'Aaron Fox (24 points) and Dylan Harper (22 points). Castle has dished out at least seven assists in seven of his last eight outings, and over that span, he has averaged 17.1 points, 7.3 assists, 3.4 rebounds, 1.0 threes and 1.3 steals over 30.4 minutes per game.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Good to go Wednesday
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Castle (thumb) is available for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.
Castle will shed his questionable tag due to a sprained left thumb and suit up against New York. The 21-year-old guard has appeared in 10 outings in December, averaging 20.0 points, 6.2 assists and 4.1 rebounds across 29.2 minutes per game during that span.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Questionable against Knicks
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Castle is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Knicks with a left thumb sprain, per Jeff Garcia of KENS 5 San Antonio.
The 2024 first-rounder could join Devin Vassell (adductor) as a spectator. If Castle is sidelined, Dylan Harper and Keldon Johnson would both be in line for an expanded role in the San Antonio backcourt Wednesday.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Hands out 11 dimes Sunday
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Castle contributed 18 points (4-16 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 9-13 FT), five rebounds, 11 assists and three steals over 32 minutes during Sunday's 124-113 win over the Wizards.
Castle had a woeful shooting performance, but his efficiency from the charity stripe and his excellent playmaking allowed him to deliver a strong fantasy line. Castle has scored at least 17 points in six games since returning from a hip injury, averaging 20.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game in that stretch.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Dishes seven dimes in Friday's win
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Castle recorded 17 points (7-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven assists, two rebounds and one block over 24 minutes during the Spurs' 126-98 win over the Hawks on Friday.
Castle and the rest of the Spurs' main rotation were able to sit for most of the fourth quarter thanks to the large lead they built up through the first three frames. He led the Spurs with seven assists, which were his most in a regular-season game since Nov. 12 against the Warriors (10). Since returning from a nine-game absence due to a left hip flexor strain, Castle has averaged 20.8 points, 5.4 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 1.6 threes over 26.5 minutes per game.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Solid outputs in limited minutes
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Castle (hip) registered 18 points (5-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five rebounds and five assists across 23 minutes Monday in the Spurs' 135-132 overtime win over the Pelicans.
Though a rough shooting performance from two-point range took some luster off his overall stat line, Castle staged an impressive all-around performance in his return from a nine-game absence due to a left hip flexor strain. Coming into Monday, Castle had been averaging 31.9 minutes per game on the season, so he seemed to be operating with a playing-time restriction in place in his first appearance since Nov. 16. Expect that restriction to be loosened a bit when the Spurs travel to Los Angeles on Wednesday for a matchup with the Lakers in the NBA Cup quarterfinals.
