STEPHON CASTLE NEWS

Continues balanced start Castle recorded 16 points (5-12 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 3-6 FT), five rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal in 33 minutes during Friday's 120-116 overtime victory over the Pelicans.

Impact The sophomore season is off to a good start for the reigning rookie of the year. After scoring 22 points in the season opener, he added 16 Friday including a trio of made threes. He coupled the scoring with a second straight game topping five assists and rebounds each. San Antonio is off to a 2-0 start with the UConn product in the starting point guard role. So far, Castle is picking right up where he left off last season, but that could be impacted when De'Aaron Fox makes his eventual return.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Wembanyama has 29 points, 11 rebounds and 9 blocks to lead Spurs past Pelicans, 120-116 in OT

Victor Wembanyama had 29 points, 11 rebounds and nine blocks before fouling out early in overtime, and the San Antonio Spurs held on to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 120-116

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

Kia NBA Rookie of the Year for 2025: Stephon Castle We’re tipping off our Rookie of the Year series with the most recent winner of the award, San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle.

OCTOBER 24 • NBA.COM

It only took Stephon Castle one quarter to silence his critics The Spurs' sophomore guard had plenty of critics suggesting he would hold San Antonio back, but he's proving them wrong already.

OCTOBER 23 • AIRALAMO.COM

Victor Wembanyama uses Cooper Flagg's debut as a reminder of why he was so hyped

Victor Wembanyama dunked on Cooper Flagg’s debut

OCTOBER 23 • Associated Press

Steps up in opening victory 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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Wembanyama scores 40 as Spurs spoil Flagg debut with 125-92 rout of Mavericks

Victor Wembanyama had 40 points and 15 rebounds, helping the San Antonio Spurs spoil No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg’s debut in a 125-92 rout of the Dallas Mavericks

OCTOBER 23 • Associated Press

Spurs celebrate gift from the Rockets after opening night flop Reed Sheppard wasn't ready for the spotlight on opening night, reminding San Antonio Spurs fans that the Houston Rockets gifted Stephon Cast...

OCTOBER 22 • AIRALAMO.COM

Stephon Castle is not your typical Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle is the reigning Rookie of the Year and his versatility could be key to the Spurs taking the leap.

OCTOBER 21 • FANSIDED.COM

Stephon Castle is making his role with the Spurs crystal clear The San Antonio Spurs are hoping that Victor Wembanyama and De'Aaron Fox will make them contenders but first need Stephon Castle to thrive i...

OCTOBER 19 • AIRALAMO.COM

Nears double-double in win Castle posted 16 points (5-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), nine assists, two rebounds and two steals over 25 minutes in Friday's 133-104 preseason win over the Pacers.

Impact Castle was second on the team in points, only behind Victor Wembanyama (17) and led the team in assists. With De'Aaron Fox (hamstring) out indefinitely to begin the season, it appears a majority of the playmaking opportunities will be inherited by Castle, which he was able to take advantage of in the preseason finale.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Nears double-double in win Castle posted 16 points (5-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), nine assists, two rebounds and two steals over 25 minutes in Friday's 133-104 preseason win over the Pacers.

Impact Castle was second on the team in points, only behind Victor Wembanyama (17) and led the team in assists. With De'Aaron Fox (hamstring) out indefinitely to begin the season, it appears a majority of the playmaking opportunities will be inherited by Castle, which he was able to take advantage of in the preseason finale.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Team option picked up The Spurs have exercised Castle's third-year team option for the 2026-27 season, Michael C. Wright of ESPN.com reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Stephon Castle's bold Dylan Harper comments say more than you think Stephon Castle made strong comments regarding the San Antonio Spurs' rookie, Dylan Harper, but the former Rutgers guard will have to back th...

OCTOBER 16 • AIRALAMO.COM

Scores 14 points in preseason win 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 Pacer...

Impact Castle made his preseason debut after sustaining a minor knee injury during a scrimmage last Monday. The second-year guard was one of five San Antonio players to score in double figures and also 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).

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Monday Castle (knee) is available and starting in Monday's preseason game against the Pacers, Alex Golden of the 'Setting the Pace' podcast reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Spurs get additional reinforcements for preseason game 4 vs. the Indiana Pacers The San Antonio Spurs began the preseason with a list of names on the injury report, but Stephon Castle comes off it tonight against the Ind...

OCTOBER 13 • AIRALAMO.COM

Expected to play Monday Castle (knee) is expected to make his preseason debut Monday against the Pacers, Dan Weiss of FanDuel Sports Network Southwest reports.

Impact Castle has been nursing a minor knee injury throughout the preseason, but it appears he'll be out there Monday evening, which will likely translate to fewer minutes for Julian Champagnie, Dylan Harper and Lindy Waters. Check back closer to tip-off for official confirmation on Castle's status.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Friday Castle (knee) won't play in Friday's preseason game against the Jazz, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Stephon Castle already mastered crucial skill stars take years to learn Stephon Castle has a special ability, and the San Antonio Spurs need more of it this season.

OCTOBER 9 • AIRALAMO.COM

Won't play vs. Miami Castle (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's preseason game against the Heat, Dan Weiss of FanDuel Sports Network Southwest reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE