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Castle was back in the Spurs’ lineup after missing two games with a hip injury, and he played 23 minutes. There was an injury scare during the first half, as the reigning Rookie of the Year took an inadvertent Jaime Jaquez Jr. knee to the head, but he returned to action after a short stint on the bench. And with the Spurs winning by 25 points, there was little need for the team to have Castle play starters’ minutes in his first game back. Harrison Barnes returned to the bench on Monday, finishing with 13 points, three rebounds, one assist, two steals and four three-pointers.

While Castle has missed the Spurs’ last two games, Vassell was a late scratch for Saturday’s win over the Pacers. Their absences on Saturday led to Dylan Harper joining Harrison Barnes as the replacements in the starting five. They would likely get another opportunity to start if Castle and Vassell remain out.

Vassell is a late scratch for Saturday’s game, opening a spot in the Spurs’ starting lineup. He’ll be replaced by Barnes, who can provide a few three-pointers in that role. De’Aaron Fox, Dylan Harper, Julian Champagnie and Victor Wembanyama complete the starting lineup.

Castle missed Thursday’s win over the Suns and was initially listed as questionable for Saturday’s game against the Pacers. The 21-year-old point guard has since been ruled out again with right hip tightness. Harrison Barnes could start again with Castle sidelined.

Castle did not play in Thursday’s win over the Suns, resulting in Harrison Barnes making a second consecutive start. The Spurs would likely stick with the same starting five if Castle can’t play against the Pacers.

The Spurs won’t have Stephon Castle for Thursday’s game, as he’s out with a hip injury. As a result, Barnes remains in the starting lineup, with Vassell back in the fold after a one-game absence.

A late addition to the injury report, Castle is now officially out. With Devin Vassell back, Harrison Barnes may be able to make another start, increasing his streaming value.

Due to tightness in his right hip, Castle is now questionable after being absent from the Spurs’ initial injury report. If he’s unable to play, Harrison Barnes may remain in the starting lineup, with Devin Vassell and Julian Champagnie shifting up a position.

Vassell is back after sitting out Tuesday’s win over the Kings, which was the Spurs’ second game in as many nights. His return will likely bump Harrison Barnes to the bench, which lowers the veteran forward’s fantasy ceiling.

With Devin Vassell (ankle) sidelined, Barnes will make a return to the starting unit for the first time since before the All-Star break. Barnes isn’t a reliable fantasy option, but the extra minutes as a starter should result in a little extra production.