A Rookie of the Year candidate for most of the season, Stephon Castle was benched in a game the Spurs could've won vs. the Pelicans.
The Phoenix Suns (26-28) play their second of a five-game road trip at the San Antonio Spurs (23-29) in Austin on Thursday.
Victor Wembanyama shares his candid thoughts on the NBA All-Star Game’s revamped format. The San Antonio Spurs star discusses the impact of the new changes and how it shaped his experience during the event.
Unfortunately for Wembanyama, the Spurs have now revealed some unfortunate news in the aftermath of his All-Star debut. As it turns out, the 21-year-old is now in danger of missing his team's first game after the All-Star break due to an injury.
Amen Thompson had 25 points and eight rebounds, Jalen Green added 21 points and seven rebounds and the Houston Rockets beat the San Antonio Spurs 118-106 on Wednesday night.
Feb 15, 2025; Oakland, CA, USA; Chuck’s Global Stars forward Victor Wembanyama (1) of the San Antonio Spurs stands on the court during the NBA All Star-Practice at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images / Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images
On Wednesday, in the last game before the NBA All-Star Break, the San Antonio Spurs predictably lost to the Boston Celtics, falling 116-103. De'Aaron Fox led the Spurs with 23 points, and rookie Stephon Castle was the only other Spur to crack the 20-point mark. The Spurs will enter the break with a 23-29 record.
With the NBA All-Star break officially underway, many fans look forward to the revamped All-Star Game format that pins four separate teams against each other in a mini-tournament. Many players earned their first All-Star appearances this season, but the first-timers are headlined by San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama.