Stephon Castle Injury Status Update for April 8th, 2026
Stephon Castle of the Spurs has been ruled out and will not play today. Stephon was previously listed as Doubtful before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 13th game Stephon has missed this season.
Stephon Castle Season Averages
Stephon's absence leaves a significant hole in the Spurs rotation. Across 66 games this season, he's averaging 16.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 7.4 assists per game while playing 29.9 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.9 | 16.7 | 5.2 | 7.4 | 12.0 |
Spurs Performance With & Without Stephon Castle
The numbers tell a clear story about Stephon's value to the Spurs. With Stephon in the lineup this season, the team is 51-16. Without him, they've gone 9-3. The Spurs's net rating is 6.6 points worse per 100 possessions when Stephon plays, which is a substantial gap.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 51-16 | 9-3 | — |
| Off Rating | 118.7 | 118.3 | -0.4 |
| Def Rating | 109.2 | 115.4 | +6.2 |
| Net Rating | 9.5 | 2.9 | -6.6 |
| PPG | 119.9 | 118.2 | -1.7 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Stephon Castle?
When Stephon sits, other Spurs players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, De'Aaron Fox and Harrison Barnes stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Stephon has been out this season, De'Aaron Fox has averaged 7.0 more points per game and 4.0 additional field goal attempts.
PPG: +7.0 | FGA: +4.0
When Stephon has been out this season, Harrison Barnes has averaged 3.5 additional field goal attempts and 5.5 extra minutes.
FGA: +3.5 | MPG: +5.5
Stephon Castle Betting Trends
For bettors, Stephon's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Spurs's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when Stephon has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without Castle) Spurs ML: 9-3 (+8.8u, +109 avg. line) Luke Kornet PTS UNDER: 8-1 (+6.8u, 8.2 / -114 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Stephon Castle's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Blazers @ Spurs - April 8, 2026 Portland Trail Blazers: Damian Lillard (Out) Jerami Grant (Out) Shaedon Sharpe (Doubtful) San Antonio Spurs: Stephon Castle (Out) Victor Wembanyama (Out)
We'll continue to monitor Stephon's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Spurs.