Castle finished Thursday's 117-102 win over Oklahoma City with 19 points (8-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-5 FT), four rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 32 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

The second-year guard continues to supply the Spurs with consistent offense. Castle has scored at least 17 points in eight straight games since returning from a hip issue, averaging 20.6 points, 5.9 assists, 4.4 boards and 1.6 threes in 28.1 minutes.

Castle contributed 18 points (4-16 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 9-13 FT), five rebounds, 11 assists and three steals over 32 minutes during Sunday's 124-113 win over the Wizards.

EDGE Analysis

Castle had a woeful shooting performance, but his efficiency from the charity stripe and his excellent playmaking allowed him to deliver a strong fantasy line. Castle has scored at least 17 points in six games since returning from a hip injury, averaging 20.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game in that stretch.

Castle recorded 17 points (7-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven assists, two rebounds and one block over 24 minutes during the Spurs' 126-98 win over the Hawks on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Castle and the rest of the Spurs' main rotation were able to sit for most of the fourth quarter thanks to the large lead they built up through the first three frames. He led the Spurs with seven assists, which were his most in a regular-season game since Nov. 12 against the Warriors (10). Since returning from a nine-game absence due to a left hip flexor strain, Castle has averaged 20.8 points, 5.4 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 1.6 threes over 26.5 minutes per game.

Castle finished with 17 points (7-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), three rebounds, six assists and one block across 25 minutes during Thursday's 119-94 win over the Wizards.

EDGE Analysis

Castle's scoring numbers dropped a bit after averaging 23.3 points per game over his previous three appearances, but he made up for it with playmaking output. He has remained busy since returning from a hip injury, producing multiple assists and at least 17 points in four consecutive contests.

Castle generated 30 points (10-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 7-9 FT), 10 rebounds and six assists across 27 minutes during Wednesday's 132-119 win over the Lakers.

EDGE Analysis

Castle set a season high in points, and he got anything he wanted offensively against a lackluster Lakers defense. His three three-pointers tied a season high. It was Castle's second game back after a nine-game absence due to injury, and he saw his playing time jump from 23 to 27 minutes. The second-year guard is averaging 18.2 points, 7.3 assists, 6.1 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game this season.

Castle (hip) registered 18 points (5-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five rebounds and five assists across 23 minutes Monday in the Spurs' 135-132 overtime win over the Pelicans.

EDGE Analysis

Though a rough shooting performance from two-point range took some luster off his overall stat line, Castle staged an impressive all-around performance in his return from a nine-game absence due to a left hip flexor strain. Coming into Monday, Castle had been averaging 31.9 minutes per game on the season, so he seemed to be operating with a playing-time restriction in place in his first appearance since Nov. 16. Expect that restriction to be loosened a bit when the Spurs travel to Los Angeles on Wednesday for a matchup with the Lakers in the NBA Cup quarterfinals.

Castle (hip) said he will play Monday against the Pelicans, Michael C. Wright of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Directly after wrapping up the morning shootaround, Castle said he was feeling good and that he would be back in the lineup. This will be his first action since Nov. 16, so he may face some restrictions. With Castle back, guys like Julian Champagnie, Keldon Johnson and David Jones Garcia could be less involved.

Castle (hip) participated in Monday's morning shootaround, Michael C. Wright of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

After logging a full practice Sunday, Castle continues to trend in the right direction. He hasn't played since Nov. 16, but he's officially listed as questionable to face the Pelicans on Monday.

Castle (hip) is questionable to play Monday in New Orleans, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Castle was able to get through a full practice Sunday, and Monday will mark the first time he's been listed as questionable since going down with the hip injury, so he's trending in the right direction. Castle will likely be a game-time call Monday, but if he is able to get back out there, Julian Champagnie could be bumped from the first unit and Keldon Johnson's minutes might dip.

Castle (hip) was a full participant in Sunday's practice, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Castle hasn't played since Nov. 16 due to a left hip flexor strain, though he appears to be trending in the right direction ahead of Monday's game against the Pelicans. He can be considered highly questionable for that contest until the Spurs release their injury report, which is expected to come out by Sunday night. If Castle returns Monday, Julian Champagnie and David Jones Garcia will likely see a dip in playing time.