The Spurs have had their fair share of struggles this season. First, it was the departure of their head coach, Gregg Popovich, followed by their star player, Victor Wembanyama, suffering a season-ending injury. Despite these setbacks, the team managed to keep their heads above water. But just when they thought things couldn’t get worse, another blow came their way.

Hours before the East vs West showdown against the Nets, the Spurs dropped a major update on Stephon Castle. The young guard has been listed as questionable for tonight’s matchup due to a left thumb sprain. The team will monitor his condition closely before making a final call on his availability.

Castle has played 58 games this season, averaging 13.2 points per game, which has been crucial for the Spurs. With Wemby out due to right shoulder injury, the team has relied heavily on their players to step up, and the 20-year-old has certainly done his part.

While Castle’s status remains uncertain, there’s some good news for the Nets. It looks like they might catch a break, as their recent addition, D’Angelo Russell, could be taking the court tonight. He has missed the last five consecutive games due to an ankle injury.

Russell’s return would certainly give the Nets an edge and a clear advantage over the Spurs at the Frost Bank Center. With him in the roster, the team has gone 8-9, and his presence could make a major difference. Besides them, let’s take a look at who else might be missing from tonight’s matchup.

Spurs vs Nets: Injury list

Apart from Castle and Wemby, there are two other players that are on the Spurs’ injury list. The one who’ll unfortunately miss the rest of the season is Riley Minix. He is covering from the surgery he recently had to fix a torn labrum in his left shoulder. He sustained the injury during a G League game in early January and he’s been out ever since. The other one is Charles Bassey, who has been ruled out due to a bone bruise in his left knee. This will be his fifth consecutive game on the sidelines.

On the flip side, the Nets have a shorter injury list, with only two players listed. The first name on the list is Noah Clowney, who hasn’t appeared in fourteen consecutive games after hurting his left ankle before the All-Star break. Meanwhile, Kendall Brown is dealing with an adductor issue, and the team has listed him as day-to-day.

The Nets are hungry for a win after their four-game losing streak, and the Spurs, coming off a recent loss, will be eager to bounce back. With both teams battling for momentum, it could go either way. Who do you think will come out as the winner tonight? Drop your predictions before the game begins!