STEPHON CASTLE NEWS

Vassell scores 22 points and Spurs hold off Pelicans, who were without Williamson

Devin Vassell scored 22 points and the San Antonio Spurs held on to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 119-115

MARCH 16 • Associated Press

Leads team with 26 points in start 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.

Impact In his first start since the Spurs lost De'Aaron Fox (finger) for the rest of the season, Castle led the Spurs 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.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets make franchise-record 26 3s and Ball has 27 points and 14 assists in 145-134 win over Spurs

LaMelo Ball had 27 points and 14 assists, and the Charlotte Hornets made a franchise-record 26 3-pointers to roll past the San Antonio Spurs 145-134 on Friday night

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Back in starting lineup Castle is in the Spurs' starting lineup against the Hornets on Friday, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Impact 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 reenter 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.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Why Did Stephon Castle 'Deserve' Rookie Prank? The San Antonio Spurs finally got around to pranking their rookie, Stephon Castle.

MARCH 13 • SACBEE.COM

Why Spurs' Rookie Stephon Castle Will Be the Best From the 2024 NBA Draft The San Antonio Spurs have a bright future with their prized rookie, Stephon Castle.

MARCH 12 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Spurs could shockingly acquire $175 million ex-Lakers NBA champion, deal Stephon Castle to Mavs | Sporting News The San Antonio Spurs may be in the market to complete a massive trade with the Dallas Mavericks this offseason.

MARCH 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Officially cleared Castle (shoulder) will play Monday against the Mavericks, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to suit up Monday Castle (shoulder) is probable for Monday's game against Dallas, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Monday Castle is questionable for Monday's game against the Mavericks due to a left shoulder contusion, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Impact 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 Champaigne and Keldon Johnson are candidates for increased roles against Dallas.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Spurs Rookie Stephon Castle Joins All-Time Greats With Eye-Popping Stat Stephon Castle is just the second San Antonio Spur to ever record this type of stat.

MARCH 10 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Strong showing from second unit 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.

Impact 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.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team with 25 points 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.

Impact 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.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Timberwolves play the Spurs on 4-game win streak

Minnesota looks to prolong its four-game win streak with a victory over San Antonio

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

Zach LaVine outshines De'Aaron Fox to lead the Kings past the Spurs 127-109

Zach LaVine scored 36 points and the Kings beat the San Antonio Spurs 127-109 in De’Aaron Fox’s first game as a visitor in Sacramento

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

Devin Vassell Joins LeBron James on Historic NBA List vs Nets Even though the San Antonio Spurs are missing their centerpiece in Victor Wembanyama, they have additional great young players in Stephon Ca...

MARCH 5 • SI.COM

Leads second unit in win 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.

Impact 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.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Vassell's career-high 37 points lead Spurs past struggling Nets 127-113

Devin Vassell had a career-high 37 points along with 10 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 127-113 victory over the Brooklyn Nets

MARCH 5 • Associated Press

Good to go Tuesday Castle (thumb) is available for Tuesday's game against Brooklyn, according to Spurs reporter Raul Dominguez.

Impact 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.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Tuesday Castle (thumb) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against Brooklyn.

Impact 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.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE