Stephon Castle is making noise, even if he does not see himself as a scorer first. The reigning Rookie of the Year entered Saturday with averages of 16.6 points and 7.0 assists, but Castle told Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News that defense is where he wants to make his mark.
As good as Stephon Castle was in his first NBA season, which earned him Rookie of the Year honors, he’s been better this season. It’s something San Antonio Spurs superstar teammate Victor Wembanyama realizes daily.
During an underwhelming month-long stretch of .500 ball, the Spurs have struggled against opponents who pack the paint and get rough, especially with Victor Wembanyama.
San Antonio looked cooked early. Down 16 points and struggling to string together stops, the Spurs were staring at another frustrating night. Then Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle flipped the script.
Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.
Nicknamed the “Slash Brothers” by some, Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper will also share the ball during the NBA Rising Stars Challenge on All-Star Weekend.
The San Antonio Spurs are now the only team in the NBA to have multiple selections in each of the last three Rising Stars Challenges. Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper join the announcements of Victor Wembanyama and Castle last year, and Wemby and Jeremy Sochan the year before.
The NBA has been bearing witness to some incredible stars each year. And while in the past the league saw the rise of names like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and others, the modern-day players, too, are showing immense promise.
The Golden State Warriors sit at 26-21, a record that is good for only the eighth seed in the Western Conference so far this season. Injuries and trade drama hover like a dark cloud, and amid it all, Stephen Curry’s championship window continues to shrink.
Stephon Castle got the entire class into trouble on Tuesday. Castle and the San Antonio Spurs faced off against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center in Houston, Tex.
A game against the Houston Rockets, with yet another one to come eight days later, continues what’s been a tough portion of the schedule for De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.
There is a specific, heavy silence that descends upon San Antonio when Victor Wembanyama hits the floor and doesn’t immediately get up. It is the sound of thousands of people holding their breath at once.
As the NBA calendar flips to 2026, the league enters a new year with new possibilities. With that in mind, here are five predictions that will shape how this season is remembered.
Star center Victor Wembanyama and 2025 Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle were full participants in the Spurs‘ practice on Sunday, according to Jeff McDonald of The San Antonio Express-News, who reports that backup guard Jordan McLaughlin participated as well.
San Antonio Spurs rookie guard Dylan Harper has been cleared to return to action following a 10-game injury absence and should be active on Wednesday as the team takes on Portland.
Reigning NBA Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle will be sidelined with a left hip flexor strain and will be re-evaluated within two weeks, ESPN reported Tuesday.
The San Antonio Spurs entered Sunday’s game against the Sacramento Kings looking to get back on track after a one-point loss to the Golden State Warriors.
Second-year guard is building on his Rookie of the Year foundation with poise, power and production Stephon Castle didn’t waste time proving he belonged in the NBA.
Second-year development is always fascinating to watch and with some players entering very different scenarios from year one to year two, let’s take a look at the sophomores that we should be watching.