Stephon Castle and Kel’el Ware named NBA Rookies of the Month for January
yardbarker.com — February 4, 2025, 10:00 PM UTC
Spurs guard Stephon Castle has been named the NBA's Rookie of the Month for January in the Western Conference. He averaged 14.9 points, 3.6 assists, and 3.1 rebounds over 12 games, starting 10 of them. Heat center Kel’el Ware received the same honor for the Eastern Conference. He averaged 13.0 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks in 16 games, with five starts, showcasing strong shooting efficiency. This recognition marks the first Player of the Month award for both Castle and Ware. They were selected over other nominees in their respective conferences.