Colin

Castleton

Castle’s available for Sunday’s game but is unlikely to get the minutes needed to impact fantasy basketball. Leave him on the waiver wire.

Castleton’s status will not impact fantasy basketball, as he is not a consistent member of the Grizzlies rotation. Leave him on the waiver wire.

Castleton spent last season on a two-way deal with the Lakers, and now he’ll join the Grizzlies, though he’ll likely spend most of his time with the Hustle, their G-League affiliate in the same city.

While most eyes may have been on Bronny James, Castleton was outstanding as the Lakers picked up their first win in Las Vegas. He only missed one shot from the field and was dominant on the boards, recording a double-double while also tallying six assists. Castleton did not record a blocked shot but did manage to change a few attempts. With Jaxson Hayes and Christian Wood back in the fold, Castleton will have difficulty earning rotation minutes in training camp. But he’s played well enough to earn the opportunity to compete.

Castleton joined the Lakers last summer after going undrafted and played a total of 59 minutes in year one. However, if he continues to perform to this level during Summer League, he may be able to earn a few more minutes this upcoming season. Jaxson Hayes and Christian Wood are still in front of him in the rotation as the backups to Anthony Davis, so even if he ends up seeing time, he won’t play enough to be worth considering in fantasy hoops.

Castleton is available after being sidelined for a month with a fracture in his wrist. This will have no impact on fantasy basketball.

Castleton has not been in the rotation, so an extended absence will not impact fantasy basketball. However, it likely stunts his on-court growth, as he won’t be able to play for the Lakers’ G League affiliate.