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SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
6 days ago
While De’Aaron Fox and Victor Wembanyama combined to score 57 points, Castle had one of his best games of the season from a distribution standpoint. In addition to eight assists, the second-year guard recorded just one turnover in 37 minutes. Castle didn’t have a great night shooting the basketball, but the efficiency as a playmaker was of far greater importance.
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
8 days ago
Like Victor Wembanyama, Castle had a rough night shooting the basketball. The good news for fantasy managers was that the rebounds and assists were solid, and Castle kept the turnovers (three) in check. While his place in the Spurs’ starting lineup makes Castle a player to roster in 12-team formats, fantasy managers have taken a hit due to his efficiency issues.
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
11 days ago
Castle is good to go after initially being listed as questionable. He’ll occupy his usual place in the starting lineup, taking on the assignment of defending Anthony Edwards in the Timberwolves’ star’s first game back from a foot injury.
Source: Paul Garcia
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
12 days ago
Castle hasn’t missed a game in over a month but could end up unavailable against Minnesota. Dylan Harper would be a strong candidate to fill in for Castle in the starting unit and would receive a nice bump in playing time and production.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
13 days ago
Castle needed just 26 minutes of game action on Thursday to secure his first double-double in nearly one month. The second-year guard scored efficiently from the floor, and while he reached double figures in assists, the zero turnovers he committed were perhaps even more impressive. The balanced performance was the second consecutive for Castle, who had struggled to produce previously for a short period. Now that he appears to be out of a slump, fantasy managers should expect him to remain productive against the Timberwolves on Saturday.
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
15 days ago
Castle had just 11 points and shot 2-of-11 from the field in Sunday’s loss to the Timberwolves. He also wasn’t that great the game before with nine points on 3-of-16 shooting against the Celtics. Castle bounced back with as many points as he had had in the previous two games (20) against the Thunder on Tuesday. He was also just three rebounds and two assists shy of a triple-double. Castle will look to build on this performance Thursday against the Bucks.
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
17 days ago
Castle had a rough night in Minneapolis. Not only could he not get shots to fall, but the second-year guard was also responsible for seven turnovers. While the rebound and assist numbers were solid, Castle’s inefficiency essentially nullified them. He’ll look to bounce back on Tuesday when the Spurs open a three-game week in Oklahoma City.
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
21 days ago
In addition to filling up his stat line, Castle kept the turnovers in check, recording just two in the win over the Lakers. Also crucial to fantasy managers were the second-year guard’s percentages, as he made 60 percent of his field-goal attempts and did not miss a free throw. Castle missed both of his three-point attempts, but that area may come along slowly due to the responsibilities on his plate. In addition to initiating offense, he’s being asked to take on San Antonio’s most challenging perimeter matchup on defense. That’s a lot to ask of a young player, but that hasn’t prohibited Castle from establishing himself as a key player in the Spurs’ rotation.
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
25 days ago
Castle has recorded at least seven assists in six consecutive games, with Saturday’s tally being the most for him since an 11-assist night on December 21 against the Wizards. However, the lack of three-pointers and low field-goal percentage limits his value in eight-cat formats. Castle remains a player who needs to be rostered in most leagues, but his ceiling will be somewhat limited until he becomes more consistent in those areas.
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
28 days ago
After initially being listed as questionable, Castle will be good to go for the rematch of the NBA Cup Final. With Devin Vassell (adductor) sidelined for at least the next couple of games, Castle should see a boost in usage during that stretch.
Source: Paul Garcia
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
29 days ago
Castle has a chance to miss a game for the first time in nearly a month. In his absence, Dylan Harper should start in his place. Harper has yet to start an NBA game, but with Devin Vassell (adductor) sidelined, Harper will have a chance to make his first start.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
If there’s one aspect of Castle’s game where he hasn’t made significant progress, it’s from beyond the arc. The second-year guard entered Saturday shooting 29.8 percent from deep, and that number will drop following a 1-of-8 effort against the Jazz. The good news is that Castle did enough inside the arc to record his second 20-point game in three appearances, and he recorded another seven assists. Fantasy managers should not be too concerned about the perimeter shooting, given everything else that Castle brings to the table.
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
The lone negative for Castle on Christmas Day was the turnover count, as he was responsible for four. However, he shot the ball efficiently and led the Spurs in assists. The improved shooting has pushed the reigning Rookie of the Year into the top-75 in eight-cat formats. Rostered in 69 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Castle is still lurking on a few 12-team league waiver wires. Now is a good time to change that.
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Castle hit the metaphorical turbo button in the second half, knocking down 5-of-6 shots from the floor during that span, helping topple the injury-riddled Thunder with an impressive scoring display. The 21-year-old second-year guard has recorded at least 17 points in seven consecutive contests since December 8. He’s made a noticeable leap this season, averaging 18.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 7.0 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.4 blocks through 20 games. He’ll attempt to keep the momentum going when the two teams face off again on Christmas Day in Oklahoma City.
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
This was the second straight game that Castle put up this exact stat line. Seriously. The only difference was one fewer field goal attempt and one fewer free throw attempt in this one. Castle could’ve been more productive in both if the scores were closer, and Sunday’s game in Washington doesn’t provide much optimism for a closer outing. Castle has been effective, but he only played 24 minutes after playing 25 minutes on Thursday. They play the Thunder twice next week, so Castle’s minutes should go up for those games at least.
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
The reigning Rookie of the Year took a beating on Saturday, finishing with both a bloody lip and a bloody nose, and he was also responsible for six turnovers. However, Castle’s turnover issues were limited mainly to the first quarter, as he and the other Spurs appeared to be pressing. Victor Wembanyama subbing in to begin the second quarter certainly helped calm some nerves. Castle has scored at least 20 points in seven games this season, and his scoring average is nearly four points higher than his rookie year number (14.7). Next up for Castle and the Spurs are the Knicks in Tuesday’s NBA Cup final, which will not count toward team records or statistics.
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
After playing on a minutes limit in his return from a hip injury Monday, Castle erupted with a massive game in the win over the Lakers on Wednesday. The 21-year-old shooting guard was just four assists shy of a triple-double, posting a 30/10/6 line. Castle, last year’s Rookie of the Year, still only played 27 minutes Wednesday. His minutes and fantasy value should only increase going forward.
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Unsurprisingly, the Spurs had Castle on a minutes restriction in his return from a hip injury that sidelined him for nine games. However, the reigning Rookie of the Year was productive in his 23 minutes on the floor. Castle’s restriction ensured Julian Champagnie of solid minutes, as he logged 29 and finished with 17 points, six rebounds, three assists, two steals and five three-pointers. We’ll see if the minutes split is similar on Wednesday when the Spurs face the Lakers, but deep-league managers who were streaming Champagnie should consider holding onto him.
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Castle has been sidelined since November 16, but prior to that, he had been playing incredibly well despite De’Aaron Fox’s return to the lineup. Castle may have his minutes managed in his first game back after a multi-week absence, but he will eventually push Julian Champagnie back to the bench. Dylan Harper may also lose out on a few minutes with Castle back. Monday’s game will be the first time that Castle, Fox and Harper will be available at the same time this season.
Source: Jeff McDonald
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Castle will likely need some time to ramp up when he returns, but his availability will eventually cut into Julian Champagnie’s and Dylan Harper’s minutes. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to Castle’s injury status moving forward.
Source: Jeff McDonald
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Castle will likely need some time to ramp up when he returns, but his availability will eventually cut into Julian Champagnie’s and Dylan Harper’s minutes. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to Castle’s injury status moving forward.
Source: Jeff McDonald
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
2 months ago
Castle, who was injured during the first half of Sunday’s win over the Kings, has been diagnosed with a left hip flexor strain. He’ll be re-evaluated in one to two weeks, leaving the Spurs down two starters as Victor Wembanyama (calf) is also out. Julian Champagnie started the second half on Sunday and is the player most likely to move into the starting lineup. Also, if Dylan Harper can return from his injury ahead of Castle, there may be opportunities for the rookie to provide value following a ramp-up period.
Source: Shams Charania
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
2 months ago
Castle exited Sunday’s win over the Kings due to left hip flexor soreness, and that issue will keep him out of Tuesday’s game as well. Julian Champagnie replaced the reigning Rookie of the Year in the lineup on Sunday, and he’s worth a look in deep leagues due to the Spurs also being without Victor Wembanyama. The absences should also raise Devin Vassell’s ceiling as he looks to rebound from a slow start to the season.
Source: Carolina Teague
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
2 months ago
Castle suffered a hip injury during the first half of Sunday’s game and was not on the court to begin the third quarter. The Spurs have since announced that he will not return. Julian Champagnie started the second half and could hold onto that spot if Castle misses time. This would also mean that De’Aaron Fox will spend more time on the ball as the primary playmaker.
Source: Matthew Tynan
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
3 months ago
Castle joined Victor Wembanyama as one of two Spurs players to tally triple-doubles on Wednesday. Castle was unimpactful from beyond the arc, and used all two-point shots and free throws to finish with more than 20 points on the evening. Wednesday marked his fourth game in a row with double-digit assists, and it appears as though De’Aaron Fox’s return to the lineup won’t impact Castle in a negative way.
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
3 months ago
After committing at least five turnovers in each of San Antonio’s first four games, Castle has done a better job of valuing the basketball recently. And over his last two games, the second-year guard has recorded 25 assists and three turnovers. Castle has looked good running the show alongside De’Aaron Fox, who has taken on more scoring responsibilities since returning to the court. Closing in on top-100 value in nine-cat formats for the season, Castle has been a top-20 player over the past two weeks according to Basketball Monster.
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
3 months ago
With De’Aaron Fox (hamstring) available for the first time this season, Castle didn’t take the expected backseat. He accounted for nearly half of the Spurs’ assists, while Fox only had three dimes. Castle also played 35 minutes. If the plan is to take advantage of Fox’s scoring ability and keep him fresh by allowing Castle to dominate the ball, then both guards can thrive in fantasy hoops. It’s only one game, but it seems like Castle isn’t going to take a hit in production.
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
3 months ago
Castle landed his first double-double of the season on Friday, posting a new season-high in assists in the victory. Poor shooting from beyond the arc hurt his overall scoring efficiency against the Rockets, but his accuracy inside the arc, combined with solid production from the free throw line, allowed the young point guard to finish in double figures as a scorer for the eighth straight time to begin the season. De’Aaron Fox (hamstring) seems to be nearing a return, which could potentially impact Castle’s production. Until then, the second-year guard remains San Antonio’s lead ball handler and main distributor.
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
3 months ago
On a night when Victor Wembanyama was neutralized, Castle had one of his best performances of the season. The second-year guard was highly efficient, shooting over 50 percent from the field and committing two turnovers. The latter category has been an issue for Castle, who’s filling in at point guard for the injured De’Aaron Fox. He’s averaging 4.7 turnovers per game and has recorded five or more in four of six games. However, Castle has tallied 15 assists and four turnovers over his last two. He’s headed in the right direction, even if the Spurs suffered their first loss of the season on Sunday. San Antonio plays three games during Week 3, starting with the Lakers on Wednesday.
SAS • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #5
3 months ago
Castle has been able to score at a decent rate and provide his fair share of assists this season, but he has had two glaring issues: his free throw percentage and turnovers. Through four games, he is shooting 57.1 percent from the line on 8.8 attempts per game and is averaging 6.3 turnovers per game. Those two issues have tanked his value in category leagues, even though he has been decent in other categories. He’ll look to have a more efficient performance against the Heat on Thursday.