Spurs Expect Castle Back Monday as Wembanyama Nears Return

Overview

• Both Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle fully practiced Sunday, with reporters noting Jordan McLaughlin also participated.
• Castle, out the past nine games with a left hip flexor strain, is expected to play Monday against the Pelicans.
• Wembanyama, sidelined 10 games by a left calf strain, is not expected Monday and is considered iffy for Wednesday’s Emirates NBA Cup quarterfinal at the Lakers.
• McLaughlin practiced but remains listed out for Monday due to a right hamstring strain.
• San Antonio is 15-7 and fifth in the West after a strong stretch that kept pace without key contributors.