Spurs' Stephon Castle Out Tuesday After Pelvic Contusion

Second-year guard faces short turnaround for Wednesday's game against Warriors

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Spurs guard Stephon Castle will not return to Tuesday's game against the Lakers after suffering a pelvic contusion in the second quarter. Castle blocked a dunk attempt but hit the floor hard, forcing him to head to the locker room. The second-year player finished with 2 points, 7 assists, 1 rebound, and 1 block in 12 minutes of play. If Castle misses additional time, Harrison Barnes and Dylan Harper could see increased playing time.

Why it matters

Castle's injury is a setback for the Spurs, who are already dealing with a number of injuries to key players this season. His absence could open the door for other young players like Barnes and Harper to step up and earn more minutes.

The details

Castle was injured when he went up to block a dunk attempt in the second quarter, causing him to hit the floor hard. He was able to walk off the court under his own power but did not return to the game.

  • Castle was injured in the second quarter of Tuesday's game against the Lakers.

The players

Stephon Castle

A second-year guard for the San Antonio Spurs.

Harrison Barnes

A Spurs player who could see increased playing time if Castle misses additional games.

Dylan Harper

A Spurs player who could see increased playing time if Castle misses additional games.

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What’s next

The Spurs will evaluate Castle's injury and determine if he can suit up for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.

The takeaway

Castle's injury is a setback for the Spurs, who will need other young players to step up in his absence as they continue to navigate a challenging season with multiple key injuries.