Grizzlies' Colin Castleton: Gets two-way deal with Memphis
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Castleton agreed to a two-way contract with the Grizzlies on Wednesday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
With Memphis converting Jay Huff to a standard NBA contract, Castleton will fill the Grizzlies' vacant third two-way slot and provide added depth at center. As a rookie last season, Castleton made 16 appearances with the Lakers and averaged 1.5 points and 0.8 rebounds in 3.7 minutes.
Castleton logged 17 points (8-9 FG, 1-1 FT), 12 rebounds, six assists and two steals across 24 minutes of Wednesday's 87-86 win over Atlanta in Summer League.
Castleton flashed his versatile skill set, dishing out six assists while posting a double-double. The second-year pro did turn the ball over five times, but he led the Lakers in scoring, and four of his 12 rebounds came on the offensive glass. Castleton served on a two-way contract last season for the Lakers and averaged 3.7 minutes across 16 regular-season NBA appearances.
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Lakers' Colin Castleton: Plays in garbage time in return
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Castleton (wrist) played the final 1:19 of Wednesday's 136-124 win over the Grizzlies and didn't record any statistics during his time on the court.
Castleton, one of the Lakers' three two-way players, was cleared to return to action Wednesday after he hadn't appeared at the NBA or G League level since Feb. 10 while recovering from a fractured right wrist. Even with Anthony Davis (knee) sidelined for the second leg of a back-to-back set, the rookie big man out of Florida remained out of head coach Darvin Ham's rotation, as the Lakers relied mostly on small-ball lineups when fill-in starting center Jaxson Hayes (31 minutes) was off the court.
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Lakers' Colin Castleton: Set to return Wednesday
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Castleton (wrist) isn't on the injury report for Wednesday's game versus the Grizzlies.
Castleton hasn't played since Feb. 14 due to a fractured right wrist but is available to play Wednesday. However, the 23-year-old big man is unlikely to receive significant playing time.
Lakers' Colin Castleton: Out indefinitely with broken wrist
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Castleton is expected to miss multiple weeks after he recently suffered a fractured right wrist, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Castleton, one of the Lakers' two-way players, hasn't seen any game action at the G League or NBA level since Feb. 14, but it's unclear when exactly he suffered the injury. The fractured wrist comes at an inconvenient time for Castleton, who may have had an outside chance to push Jaxson Hayes for the top backup role at center with his other competitor for the job, Christian Wood (knee) already facing a multi-week absence of his own. The undrafted rookie out of Florida had made just seven appearances for Los Angeles this season but has been a standout performer for the G League's South Bay Lakers when available, averaging 16.4 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.6 blocks and 0.9 steals in 28.8 minutes per game over 24 appearances.
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Lakers' Colin Castleton: Secures seven rebounds in win
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Castleton posted four points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), seven rebounds and two blocks in 15 minutes during Wednesday's 109-101 preseason win over the Kings.
Castleton had a limited impact offensively Wednesday, but he was a productive defender off the bench, tying for the team lead in rebounds while also posting a team-high mark in blocks. The 23-year-old is with the Lakers on a two-way deal but also impressed during Summer League play, so it's possible he earns some minutes in Los Angeles' rotation at some point this year.
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Lakers' Colin Castleton: Posts double-double in SL finale
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Castleton totaled 13 points (5-12 FG, 3-3 FT), 14 rebounds, six assists and a block over 29 minutes of Sunday's 104-103 Summer League win over the Clippers.
Castleton put together an impressive Summer League, and left on a high note, recording a game high in rebounds and tying for a team high in assists. He has shown an efficient inside game and excellent rebounding instinct throughout the Summer League as well as an ability to create for others. Castleton could make his way into the rotation during the regular season due to his eye-opening play this summer.
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Lakers' Colin Castleton: Notches double-double
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Castleton poured in 21 points (8-13 FG, 5-5 FT), 14 rebounds, three assists and a steal over 26 minutes of Sunday's 93-75 Summer League win over Charlotte.
Castleton continues to shine for the Lakers in Summer League, leading the team in scoring and rebounding. The undrafted rookie could prove to be one of the better post-draft pickups this season if he continues to play at such a high level.
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Lakers' Colin Castleton: Stuffs stat sheet
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Castleton collected 18 points (6-10 FG, 6-7 FT), eight rebounds, six assists and four blocks over 33 minutes of Wednesday's 109-99 Summer League loss to San Antonio.
Castleton showcased his diverse skillset Wednesday, leading the Lakers in rebounds, assists and blocks. Though the Florida product went undrafted this offseason, he was quickly signed to a two-way deal and could push for early playing time if he continues to impress during Summer League.
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Lakers' Colin Castleton: Signs two-way contract
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Castleton signed a two-way contract with the Lakers on Friday, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Castleton averaged 16.0 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.0 blocks and 2.7 assists in 31.1 minutes per game during his final season at Florida but missed the end of the regular season due to a broken hand. He should be back to full health and will compete for a role in the NBA after going undrafted Thursday.
