Raptors' Colin Castleton: Meaningful minutes to close season
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Castleton chipped in 10 points (5-7 FG, 0-1 FT) and two rebounds over 29 minutes before fouling out of Sunday's 125-118 loss to the Spurs.
Castleton started four of his final 12 games of the regular season, averaging 7.3 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 22.5 minutes to wrap up the campaign. He signed a standard contract this past weekend after two 10-day deals had expired, and Castleton could be in line for an uptick in playing time as a frontcourt reserve member next season, considering Chris Boucher is headed for unrestricted free agency.
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Raptors' Colin Castleton: Returning to Toronto
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Castleton will sign a standard contract with the Raptors when his 10-day contract with the 76ers expires Saturday, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Castleton joined the 76ers on a 10-day contract April 3 after his second 10-day contract with the Raptors expired March 25. He played Friday for the 76ers in a 124-110 loss to Atlanta and finished with 16 points (6-7 FG, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds and one steal over 25 minutes. Castleton will link back up with Toronto ahead of Sunday's season finale in San Antonio and should be in store for backup minutes in the frontcourt. Over his 25 total appearances (four starts) across stops with the Grizzlies, Raptors and 76ers on the season, Castleton has averaged 4.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 16.1 minutes per contest.
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76ers' Colin Castleton: Grabs 14 rebounds in win
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Castleton totaled two points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 14 rebounds, two assists and one block over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 122-103 victory over Washington.
Castleton dominated the boards in Wednesday's victory over Washington, leading all players with 14 rebounds, which tied his career high. The 24-year-old signed a 10-day contract on April 3 and has served as the backup center to Adem Bona. In his four games with Philadelphia, Castleton is averaging 3.5 points and 7.3 rebounds in 18.0 minutes per game.
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76ers' Colin Castleton: Getting opportunity in Philadelphia
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Castleton is expected to sign a 10-day contract with the 76ers prior to their game Thursday versus the Bucks, NBA reporter Jake Fischer reports.
Castleton will fill the roster spot vacated by forward Marcus Bagley, who isn't expected to be retained after his 10-day contract expired Thursday. The 24-year-old Castleton had most recently been playing for the G League's Osceola Magic, but he's had stints in the NBA this season with the Grizzlies and Raptors. Over his 20 appearances (four starts) between those two teams, the 6-foot-10 center has averaged 4.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 15.3 minutes per contest. Castleton could enter the rotation right away for a banged-up 76ers squad and serve as Adem Bona's primary backup Thursday.
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Colin Castleton: Time in Toronto likely over
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Castleton's second 10-day contract with the Raptors expired Tuesday, and Toronto isn't expected to re-sign him prior to Wednesday's game in Brooklyn, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Castleton saw extensive action with Toronto during his 10-day deals, appearing in each of the last 10 contests while averaging 6.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 0.8 blocks in 25.8 minutes per contest. Though the Raptors have the option of signing Castleton to a rest-of-season deal, the team prefers to use the 15th spot on the roster to cycle in a new player on a 10-day contract. Expect the Raptors to find a replacement on the roster prior to Wednesday's contest, while Castleton presumably heads back to the G League and joins the Osceola Magic, with whom he had been playing before signing his first 10-day deal with Toronto.
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Raptors' Colin Castleton: Back to bench Monday
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Castleton is not in Toronto's starting lineup against Washington on Monday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Castleton will come off the bench Monday due to the return of Jakob Poeltl, who rested during Sunday's loss to San Antonio. Castleton started in four of the Raptors' last six games, and over that span he averaged 8.2 points, 7.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.0 blocks and 0.7 steals over 27.3 minutes per game.
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Raptors' Colin Castleton: Back in starting lineup
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Castleton will start Sunday's game against the Spurs, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
With Jakob Poeltl and Immanuel Quickley resting, Castleton and Jamal Shead will slide into the starting lineup. As a starter this season (three games), Castleton has averaged 10.0 points, 9.0 rebounds and 1.7 blocks in 31.3 minutes per game.
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Raptors' Colin Castleton: Moving to bench
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Castleton will come off the bench Thursday night against the Warriors, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.
With Jakob Poeltl getting a night off, Castleton drew a spot start Monday, but the Florida product will rotate back to his usual bench role Thursday now that Poeltl is back in action. Castleton played well in his last appearance as a reserve Sunday, finishing with eight points, 12 rebounds and two assists in 27 minutes.
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Raptors' Colin Castleton: Returning to first unit
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Castleton is starting Monday's game against the Suns, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Castleton will get the nod at center after it was announced that Jakob Poeltl is in line for a night off. Castleton recorded 13 points, seven rebounds and two assists across 24 minutes in his last start Friday against the Jazz, showing that he can produce when given an uptick in opportunity.
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Raptors' Colin Castleton: Inks second 10-day pact
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The Raptors signed Castleton to a second 10-day contract Sunday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
The big man will stick around in Toronto for at least another week and a half after he participated in each of the Raptors' five games upon signing his initial 10-day deal. In those five contests, Castleton averaged 7.0 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.0 blocks across 28.0 minutes per contest.
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Raptors' Colin Castleton: Not starting Sunday
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Castleton won't start Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Castleton is back with Toronto on a second 10-day deal, but he won't start Sunday, as Jakob Poeltl (rest) is back in the lineup. Over his last three appearances off the bench, Castleton has averaged 5.0 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 25.3 minutes per game.
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Raptors' Colin Castleton: Makes second straight start
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Castleton started and finished with 13 points (5-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and two assists across 24 minutes in Friday's 126-118 win over the Jazz.
After starting at power forward in Wednesday's win over the 76ers in place of Scottie Barnes, Castleton remained on the top unit as the Raptors' center due to Jakob Poeltl (rest) sitting out. Poeltl could be back in action for the Raptors' next game Sunday in Portland, but with Toronto likely to hold out multiple rotation players for rest purposes or minor injuries in nearly every game for the rest of the season, Castleton could have an opportunity to retain steady minutes. His 10-day contract with the Raptors will expire Saturday, but expect Castleton to be re-signed ahead of Sunday's contest. Castleton is averaging 7.0 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.0 blocks in 28.0 minutes per contest while shooting 55.6 percent from the field over his first five appearances with Toronto.
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Raptors' Colin Castleton: Joins parent club Friday
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The Raptors recalled Castleton from the G League's Raptors 905 on Friday. Castleton registered 27 points (12-18 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal over 43 minutes Thursday during the G League Raptors 905's 120-117 loss to the College Park Skyhawks.
After signing a 10-day deal with Toronto, Castleton will be available to make his team debut in Friday's game against the Jazz, and he could be featured in the rotation with starting center Jakob Poeltl (rest) and reserve big man Jonathan Mogbo (nose) both sitting out. Castleton suited up for Toronto's G League affiliate, Raptors 905, on Thursday, finishing with 27 points (12-18 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, two blocks, one assist and one steal in 34 minutes. The second-year center has previously made 26 appearances at the NBA level, with 16 coming with the Lakers in 2023-24 and 10 coming earlier this season with the Grizzlies.
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Raptors' Colin Castleton: Receives 10-day deal
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Castleton agreed to a 10-day deal with the Raptors on Thursday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Castleton began the 2024-25 campaign with the Grizzlies before being waived and joining the G League's Osceola Magic. He'll now have the opportunity to compete for depth minutes at center with Toronto.
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Colin Castleton: Let go by Memphis
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The Grizzlies will waive Castleton on Friday, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
Castleton was cut in order to free up a two-way roster spot for guard Zyon Pullin. In Castleton's 10 NBA appearances for the Grizzlies this season, he averaged 1.4 points and 1.1 rebounds in 4.6 minutes.
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Grizzlies' Colin Castleton: Available Sunday
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Castleton (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Castleton carried a questionable tag into Sunday's bout due to a left ankle sprain, but he will ultimately be able to suit up. His availability likely holds no fantasy implications.
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Grizzlies' Colin Castleton: Questionable for Sunday
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Castleton is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Portland with a left ankle sprain.
A two-way player, Castleton has played just seven minutes across four appearances for the Grizzlies this season. Though the Grizzlies have ruled out five other players for Sunday's contest due to injury, the team has all of its centers healthy with the exception of Castleton, who likely won't be in store for playing time if he's cleared to suit up.
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Grizzlies' Colin Castleton: Gets two-way deal with Memphis
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Castleton agreed to a two-way contract with the Grizzlies on Wednesday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
With Memphis converting Jay Huff to a standard NBA contract, Castleton will fill the Grizzlies' vacant third two-way slot and provide added depth at center. As a rookie last season, Castleton made 16 appearances with the Lakers and averaged 1.5 points and 0.8 rebounds in 3.7 minutes.
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