Stephon Castle is having another big year for the San Antonio Spurs. Now in his second season in the NBA, the 6-foot-6 combo guard has played 43 games for the Spurs.
When Victor Wembanyama was drafted No. 1 in the 2023 NBA Draft, few doubted that he would one day become an MVP-caliber player. The work he put in on the court immediately showed his desire to reach that level as quickly as possible, and just two years in, it can be said that he is nearly there.
The San Antonio Spurs have quietly turned into a real powerhouse in the Western Conference over the span of just one year. The team sits at 37-16 on the season and is riding a five-game winning streak, putting them right on the heels of the first-place Thunder.
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The San Antonio Spurs received a major boost ahead of their Wednesday night clash with the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Rookie guard Stephon Castle, who gave fans a scare with a nasty fall during Tuesday’s blowout win over the Los Angeles Lakers, has been upgraded to available despite a pelvic contusion.
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Victor Wembanyama covers up the mistakes his San Antonio Spurs teammates make on the floor. That 7-foot-5 frame erases would-be easy shot attempts in the lane once opposing players get by their defenders.
The San Antonio Spurs were among the three teams that didn’t make any changes at the trade deadline. They made this decision despite public expectations that they would eventually move on from forward Jeremy Sochan, who has been a key part of the team’s emotional core.
The San Antonio Spurs waived Jeremy Sochan on Wednesday to permit the 22-year-old power forward to seek a fresh start as a free agent. A frequent starter in past seasons, Sochan slipped out of coach Mitch Johnson's rotation and played a grand total of eight minutes over the Spurs' last dozen games.
After the San Antonio Spurs face off against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, they’ll dive headfirst into All-Star Weekend, where they will have their largest presence in years.
When it was announced that Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry would not be participating in the All-Star Game, that left the possibility of the San Antonio Spurs getting another selection.
The Spurs have agreed to grant Jeremy Sochan his release, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). The team officially announced in a press release that the fourth-year forward has been placed on waivers.
Victor Wembanyama put up one of the greatest quarters and halves a San Antonio Spurs player has ever enjoyed. In finishing with 40 points in a 136-108 blowout at the Los Angeles Lakers, he scored 25 in the opening period and 37 before the intermission.
A Western Conference showdown awaits as the San Antonio Spurs travel to face the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. San Antonio enters with confidence following recent strong performances, while Golden State looks to bounce back and defend home court.
Stephon Castle’s night ended early Tuesday, but the Spurs don’t believe it’s anything serious. Castle took a hard spill in the second quarter of San Antonio’s win over the Lakers and was ruled out for the second half with what the team labeled a pelvic contusion.
San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle was ruled out of Tuesday's road game against the Los Angeles Lakers following a second-quarter pelvis injury. Castle fell on his tailbone after blocking the Lakers' Rui Hachimura on a fast-break dunk attempt with just over four minutes remaining in the first half.
When James has been healthy and in the lineup, he is still playing at a high level, averaging 21.8 points, 5.7 rebounds. 6.8 assists and 1.1 steals per game.
In the middle of only his second season in the NBA, San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle has already started establishing a unique legacy for himself.