Stephon Castle explodes for 32 points with five threes against Warriors

Fantasy basketball: Castle's huge night in just 25 minutes suggests a bigger role ahead, making the rookie worth adding in shallower formats and starting…

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · November 14, 2026 · Updated November 15, 2026

Stephon Castle posted 32 points, five rebounds, six assists, one block and five threes on 12-for-18 shooting and 3-for-3 from the line in 25 minutes as a starter on Friday, November 13, when San Antonio routed Golden State 123-85.

The rookie's explosion produced 49.0 fantasy points against 29.2 a game over his previous 10 games, a spike driven by far more efficient shooting and his season-high 32 points. His nine-category value remains negative overall because of poor percentages and moderate counting stats, but this performance suggests the upside worth chasing in all formats.

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Stephon Castle

Castle needed only 25 minutes to post his best scoring night of the season, connecting on two-thirds of his field-goal attempts compared with 38.8 per cent over his previous 10 games. His five threes nearly tripled his average of 1.5 per game over that span, while his one turnover was a sharp improvement on his 2.1 per contest. The 23.9 per cent usage rate and 48.2 per cent true shooting show he is taking a decent share of San Antonio's offence, though the efficiency has lagged until this outing.

San Antonio has no games left this week and none next week, so there is no immediate chance to confirm whether this performance signals a lasting shift. Over 13 games this season he is averaging 15.4 points, 5.5 rebounds and 5.1 assists in 28.8 minutes a game as a full-time starter. If the rookie can sustain anything close to Friday's shooting touch, he will climb well above his current projection of 33.4 fantasy points a game. Add Castle where he is available and start him in all formats until the efficiency proves unsustainable.

What to do

• Add Stephon Castle in all formats where he remains on waivers after his 32-point, five-three explosion.

• Start Castle in every league format until his shooting efficiency returns to previous levels.

• Monitor his next appearance after the schedule gap to see whether the scoring volume and accuracy hold up.

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