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.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Good to go Monday
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Castle (hip) said he will play Monday against the Pelicans, Michael C. Wright of ESPN.com reports.
Directly after wrapping up the morning shootaround, Castle said he was feeling good and that he would be back in the lineup. This will be his first action since Nov. 16, so he may face some restrictions. With Castle back, guys like Julian Champagnie, Keldon Johnson and David Jones Garcia could be less involved.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Questionable for Monday
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Castle (hip) is questionable to play Monday in New Orleans, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Castle was able to get through a full practice Sunday, and Monday will mark the first time he's been listed as questionable since going down with the hip injury, so he's trending in the right direction. Castle will likely be a game-time call Monday, but if he is able to get back out there, Julian Champagnie could be bumped from the first unit, and Keldon Johnson's minutes might dip.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Practices Sunday
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Castle (hip) was a full participant in Sunday's practice, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Castle hasn't played since Nov. 16 due to a left hip flexor strain, though he appears to be trending in the right direction ahead of Monday's game against the Pelicans. He can be considered highly questionable for that contest until the Spurs release their injury report, which is expected to come out by Sunday night. If Castle returns Monday, Julian Champagnie and David Jones Garcia will likely see a dip in playing time.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Will remain out Friday
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Castle (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Cavaliers, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Castle hasn't played since Nov. 16, and per Mike Finger of the San Antonio Express-News, the second-year guard isn't traveling with the team during the Spurs' current road trip, which ends next Wednesday in Los Angeles. While it's possible Castle joins the Spurs eventually, fantasy managers shouldn't hold their breath, especially with the way San Antonio continues to win games without Castle and Victor Wembanyama (calf).
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Won't play Tuesday
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Castle (hip) is out for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Castle is not ready to return from a hip flexor strain. Julian Champagnie and Dylan Harper are both worth streaming in most fantasy settings until the Spurs offer an update on Castle's timeline for a return.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: To be re-evaluated in 1-to-2 weeks
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Castle sustained a left hip flexor strain and will be re-evaluated in 1-to-2 weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Castle suffered the hip injury in Sunday's win over the Kings and is now expected to miss an extended period. With the second-year guard joining Dylan Harper (calf) on the sidelines, Julian Champagnie and Keldon Johnson are candidates for increased minutes, while Lindy Waters and Jordan McLaughlin (hamstring) -- once he's healthy -- could enter the rotation. Castle has impressed through 13 regular-season appearances thus far, averaging 17.3 points, 7.5 assists, 5.8 rebounds and 1.7 steals while shooting 49.7 percent from the field in 32.0 minutes per contest.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Won't return vs. Sacramento
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Castle (hip) won't return to Sunday's game against the Kings, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Castle is dealing with a left hip injury and won't play in the second half. He'll finish with four points (1-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five assists and one steal across 16 minutes. With the second-year guard sidelined, Julian Champagnie and Lindy Waters are candidates for increased minutes the rest of the way. Castle's next opportunity to play will come Tuesday against Memphis.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Flirts with double-double in loss
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Castle supplied 13 points (4-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-8 FT), nine rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal across 36 minutes during Friday's 109-108 loss to Golden State.
Castle logged his first career triple-double in Wednesday's loss to the Warriors, and he followed it up with a steady line despite recording lower shot volume in the back end of the two-game set against Golden State. The reunited backcourt of Castle and De'Aaron Fox is excelling since Fox's return to action, although the losses to the Warriors dropped the team's record to 2-2 with the backcourt combo intact. The 2024-25 Rookie of the Year, Castle is on track to replicate and possibly exceed his freshman campaign, averaging 18.4 points, 7.8 assists, 6.3 rebounds and 1.8 steals over the season's first 12 games.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: First career triple-double
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Castle had 23 points (9-16 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 10 rebounds and 10 assists across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 125-120 loss to the Warriors.
Castle extended his hot streak with the first triple-double of his career in Wednesday's loss. He's now recorded four straight games with a double-double or triple-double. Victor Wembanyama is the undisputed go-to option on offense for the Spurs, but Castle has been doing a good job to potentially become the No. 2 alternative ahead of De'Aaron Fox with his recent play. Castle, who was named the Rookie of the Year in the 2024-25 campaign, is averaging 19.0 points, 6.2 rebounds and 10.0 assists per game during this prolific four-game stretch.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Another double-double Monday
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Castle totaled 19 points (8-18 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, 11 assists and three steals over 32 minutes during Monday's 121-117 victory over the Bulls.
Castle recorded his third straight double-double, continuing to surpass expectations. He now has a combined 38 assists in his past three appearances, despite the fact that De'Aaron Fox is back in the lineup. While these numbers are likely unsustainable, it does make him a more appealing fantasy target. Continue to roster him with confidence, keeping in mind that Fox could take on more of a facilitator role as he continues to get healthier.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Double-doubles in win
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Castle had 14 points (5-12 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, 13 assists, one block and two steals over 36 minutes during Friday's 121-110 victory over the Rockets.
Castle has been struggling from an efficiency standpoint over the past two games, going 8-23 from the floor and 1-9 from the perimeter, but he should bust out of his shooting funk soon enough. He also committed five turnovers in this game, and turnovers have been a season-long issue, but he's still delivering in the counting stats. Through his first eight games of the year, Castle has provided averages of 18.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, 6.6 assists, 1.3 triples and 2.0 steals per game.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Productive in narrow loss
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Castle ended with 16 points (3-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 9-11 FT), five rebounds, eight assists and three steals over 37 minutes during Wednesday's 118-116 loss to the Lakers.
The eight dimes tied his season high, and Castle continues to provide an impressive fantasy floor, recording multiple steals in four straight games while pulling down at least five boards in seven straight to begin the season. Castle is averaging 19.4 points, 6.0 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.4 threes while shooting 51.8 percent from the floor, and last season's Rookie of the Year seems poised to take a big step forward in 2025-26.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Turns in 21 points during win
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Castle racked up 21 points (7-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-7 FT), six rebounds, eight assists, one block and four steals in 35 minutes during Thursday's 107-101 win over the Heat.
De'Aaron Fox (hamstring) is close to returning, which should take some pressure off of Castle. He's performing extremely well while assuming Fox's role, and the transition should be seamless as he'll move over to the off-guard position once Fox makes his debut. Castle posted a season-high eight assists during the win, and he also collected four steals, marking his best total in that category as well.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Goes for 22 points in win
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Castle registered 22 points (6-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 9-14 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal in 31 minutes during Monday's 121-103 victory over Toronto.
Castle continued his strong start to the season, having scored at least 13 points in all four games. Coming off an impressive rookie campaign, Castle has solidified himself as a key piece of the starting unit. The eventual return of De'Aaron Fox from a hamstring injury is going to impact Castle in one way or another. Whether he remains in the starting lineup remains to be seen, although Julian Champagnie would be arguably the favorite to move to the bench.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Steps up in opening victory
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Castle totaled 22 points (8-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-10 FT), seven rebounds, six assists and two steals over 29 minutes during Wednesday's 125-92 victory over the Mavericks.
Castle was a force to be reckoned with despite playing second fiddle to Victor Wembanyama. Coming off an impressive rookie season, Castle wasted no time reminding everyone what he can do on a basketball court. The Spurs dominated the Mavericks, putting up a statement victory on Opening Night. Until De'Aaron Fox returns from his hamstring injury, look for Castle to be a focal point on offense.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Team option picked up
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The Spurs have exercised Castle's third-year team option for the 2026-27 season, Michael C. Wright of ESPN.com reports.
No surprise here, as Castle is shaping up as one of San Antonio's franchise cornerstones alongside Victor Wembanyama. The 2024 first-rounder is the reigning Rookie of the Year, having averaged 14.7 points, 4.1 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 0.9 steals in 26.7 minutes per game across 81 regular-season outings (41 starts) last year.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Scores 14 points in preseason win
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Castle contributed 14 points (5-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-5 FT), four assists, three rebounds, three steals and one block across 19 minutes in Monday's 124-108 preseason win over the Pacers.
Castle made his preseason debut after sustaining a minor knee injury during a scrimmage last Monday. The second-year guard was one of six San Antonio players to score in double figures and matched the game-high mark in steals. The 20-year-old is coming off Rookie of the Year honors in the 2024-25 campaign, during which he averaged 14.7 points, 4.1 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 0.9 steals across 26.7 minutes per game in 81 regular-season outings (41 starts).
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Will play Monday
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Castle (knee) is available and starting in Monday's preseason game against the Pacers, Alex Golden of the 'Setting the Pace' podcast reports.
As expected, Castle will make his preseason debut after sustaining a minor knee injury in a scrimmage last Monday. The 2024-25 Rookie of the Year will replace Keldon Johnson in the starting five against Indiana.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Out again Friday
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Castle (knee) won't play in Friday's preseason game against the Jazz, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Castle will miss his third straight preseason contest Friday. He suffered a knee injury during a scrimmage Monday, and it appears the Spurs are going to tread lightly. For now, there's been no talk of Castle's status for Opening Night being in danger.
