Stephon Castle Injury Update
Stephon Castle’s Sunday night took an unexpected turn when a left hip injury knocked him out of the Spurs’ key win over the Kings a game San Antonio needed just to stop the bleeding after a few rough nights. SpursReporter on X reported that the San Antonio Spurs are facing another setback as Stephon Castle will not be returning for Sunday’s game due to a hip injury.
Underdog NBA shared on X that Stephon Castle will not be returning for Sunday’s game due to a hip injury.
In just 16 minutes on the floor, Castle put up four points along with five assists and a steal, though you could sense he was pushing through something; his movement looked just a touch off even from the opening quarter. When he didn’t emerge from the locker room for the second half, you didn’t need a courtside reporter to feel the concern. Spurs fans, who’d gotten used to Castle’s nightly energy (and his impressive chemistry with Victor Wembanyama before Wemby’s own injury setback), suddenly felt another piece pulled from the puzzle.
Castle hadn’t missed a game all season and carried real importance, especially with Wembanyama out, averaging 18.4 points, 6.3 boards, 7.8 assists, and nearly two steals a night across 12 games before this one. So, what’s next? The official word (for now) is that it’s a left hip issue not described as serious yet just enough to shut him down for the night, with his next chance to suit up coming Tuesday against Memphis. In the meantime, expect the Spurs to shuffle things around, with Julian Champagnie and Lindy Waters likely picking up extra work.
Still, you have to feel for Castle he’s been the engine driving so much of San Antonio’s ball movement and their surprising early-season grit. Here’s hoping it’s nothing long-term; you never want to see a breakout sophomore derailed just as he’s finding his groove, especially for a group desperately needing every bit of depth and young energy they can get this year.
Disclaimer
This article provides recent updates on Stephon Castle’s injury for informational purposes only. All details reflect the latest available reports as of November 17, 2025. Actual health status and return dates may change—always refer to official team releases for verified information before making any medical or sports decisions.
