Overview
- Stephon Castle is listed as questionable for Monday in New Orleans, with multiple reports indicating he is likely to return after nine games out with a left hip flexor strain.
- Victor Wembanyama, sidelined the past 10 games by a left calf strain, is ruled out for Monday and described as “iffy” for Wednesday’s NBA Cup quarterfinal at the Lakers.
- Both Castle and Wembanyama were full participants in Sunday’s practice, according to team reporters, signaling progress toward near-term returns.
- Jordan McLaughlin practiced but remains out Monday with a hamstring issue, while Luke Kornet is questionable with an ankle and is expected to be available.
- The Spurs are 15-7 and fifth in the West after a 7-3 stretch without Wembanyama, reinforcing depth as they near fuller health.