Spurs' Stephon Castle: Drops season-high 26 in loss
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Castle registered 26 points (10-16 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals over 34 minutes during Sunday's 130-118 loss to the Suns.
With Victor Wembanyama having a rare poor night, Castle led the Spurs in points and assists while setting a new season high in scoring. The second-year guard could see his usage increase even further after Dylan Harper (calf) left the game and didn't return, leaving the backcourt very shorthanded, as De'Aaron Fox (hamstring) is still waiting to be cleared for his season debut. Through six games, Castle is averaging 20.0 points, 6.2 boards, 5.3 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.5 threes in 32.0 minutes a contest.
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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.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Won't play vs. Miami
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Castle (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's preseason game against the Heat, Dan Weiss of FanDuel Sports Network Southwest reports.
Castle will be among many players for the Spurs who won't take the floor. Devin Vassell (rest), however, will play on the road in Miami. Castle suffered a knee injury during a scrimmage Monday, but the issue isn't considered severe.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Bangs knee, expected to be fine
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Castle banged his knee in a scrimmage Monday but is expected to be fine, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Castle went to the locker room during the scrimmage but is expected to be available for Wednesday's preseason game against the Heat. The 2024-25 Rookie of the Year started 47 of his 81 regular-season appearances last season, during which he averaged 14.7 points, 4.1 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 0.9 steals across 26.7 minutes per game.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Flirts with triple-double Wednesday
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Castle produced 15 points (6-18 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 15 rebounds and nine assists in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 113-106 win over Denver.
The rookie guard was the Spurs' leading rebounder Wednesday, also coming a lone assist shy of a triple-double. Castle has been very productive as the focal point of San Antonio's offense in the absences of Victor Wembanyama (shoulder) and De'Aaron Fox (finger), having averaged 18.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.4 three-pointers in 29.6 minutes across his last 12 games.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Logs team high in boards Tuesday
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Castle posted 16 points (6-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds, six assists and one block over 35 minutes during Tuesday's 116-105 loss to the Magic.
Castle led the Spurs with a team-high eight rebounds Tuesday, marking just his sixth outing on the season with at least eight boards. The rookie first-round pick also finished with the club's third-highest point total, logging at least 15 points for the 10th time over his last 11 appearances. The 20-year-old should continue to see plenty of opportunity on a non-contending Spurs team that is without its two best players in Victor Wembanyama (shoulder) and De'Aaron Fox (finger).
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Pours in 19 points in defeat
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Castle recorded 19 points (7-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-6 FT), four assists, two rebounds and one steal in 30 minutes during Tuesday's 122-96 loss to Detroit.
Castle continued his solid play in the starting five on Tuesday, racking up at least 15 points for a seventh consecutive contest (all starts). However, the 20-year-old struggled from beyond the arc in the blowout loss, and he has shot only 20.0 percent from downtown in his last three games. The rookie first-round pick has received an increased role due to De'Aaron Fox (finger) being sidelined, and Castle should continue to serve as one of the club's top options on the offensive end.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Available vs. Detroit
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Castle (knee) has been cleared to play in Tuesday's game against the Pistons, NBA reporter Matthew Tynan reports.
Castle is coming off a 15-point performance in Sunday's win against the Raptors, despite dealing with a right knee issue. The rookie is averaging 14.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.0 steals per game, shooting 42.8 percent from the floor and 28.7 percent from beyond the arc.
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Spurs' Stephon Castle: Questionable for Tuesday
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Castle is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pistons due to a right knee hyperextension.
This is a new injury for Castle, and it's a big concern for fantasy managers as the Spurs tend to be super cautious. If Castle is unable to give it a go, Chris Paul could offer a higher floor in fantasy formats. Blake Wesley would also be a candidate for a larger role in that scenario.
Castle ended Friday's 128-120 victory over Philadelphia with 17 points (6-14 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, 14 assists, one block and three steals in 35 minutes.
Castle didn't reach the 20-point mark for the fourth time across his last five games, but the rookie out of Arizona thrived as a playmaker and finished with a career-high mark in the assists category -- which is even more impressive considering he shares the backcourt with an all-time elite floor general in Chris Paul. Castle has been nothing short of excellent in his last five starts, averaging 21.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.2 steals across 31.0 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.
