The injury report for San Antonio’s Monday game against the Pelicans had good news for Spurs fans. Stephon Castle is listed as questionable and expected to return to action after missing nine games with a hip flexor injury. Luke Kornet, who missed the matchup against Cleveland with an ank le injury, was also listed as questionable but expected to play. The news is not a shock, since Castle, Victor Wembanyama, and Jordan McLaughlin all joined the team in New Orleans and participated in practice, according to the San Antonio Express-News’ Jeff McDonald. While Wembanyama and McLaughlin are still listed as out and their return date is unknown, Castle is expected to play on Monday, as confirmed by ESPN’s Michael C. Wright. Hearing Stephon Castle is likely a go for tomorrow’s game in New Orleans btw. But as my weirdo friend @JMcDonald_SAEN reported: Vic Wembanyama, Jordan McLaughlin and Castle all participated in practice today. Don’t expect Vic in NOLA.— Michael C. Wright (@mikecwright) December 7, 2025 Wembanyama, who has missed 10 games with a calf strain, might also miss the game against the Lakers for the Emirates NBA Cup’s quarterfinals on Wednesday, according to McDonald, but is nearing his return. McLaughlin, who has been inactive for the past nine games due to a hamstring issue, also practiced with the team but is listed as out against the Pelicans. The Spurs have done remarkably well with two of their best players in recent weeks, going 7-3 in their last 10 games. Several players stepped up to make up for the absences, and the return of Dylan Harper on Nov. 26, after he missed 10 games with a calf strain, gave them a boost. San Antonio is fifth in the Western Conference standings with a 15-7 record. ...read more read less