Colin Castleton
#14C · Orlando Magic
Height
6'10"
Weight
250 lbs
Age
26
College
Florida
Experience
2 yrs
C-
F
D+
D+
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The Verdict on Colin, in One Read
On the field, Colin Castleton grades out as a shaky C for Orlando Magic (D+ Impact). That places him 80th of 97 graded centers. In his on-court role, the grade is shaky (D+ Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. Against that production, his deal reads as fairly priced on the Contract Value Index (C-) — the team is paying below what the play would command. The public read is sharply negative (F Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsD-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 43 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 33.3% | 12.5% | 79.5% |
| 2025-26 | | 1 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakDLongevityMid-CareerRecentD
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 1 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 33.3% | D- D- |
| 2024-25 |  | 26 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 1.1 | 46.9% | D D |
| 2023-24 |  | 16 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 56.3% | D D |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$2.2M
Guaranteed
$2.2M
AAV
$2.2M/yr
Guaranteed %100%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
C-
Fair Value
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Colin Castleton delivered enough rotation-tier impact to earn a C- Contract Value Index against the NBA pay band. At $2.19M on a one-year deal, the contract itself carries minimal downside risk — short-term depth signings at this price point are standard organizational insurance. However, Castleton's 2025-26 production (2.0 PPG, 4.0 RPG across 1 game) paired with his D- performance grade and the organization's decision to convert him to a two-way contract signals that the Magic view him as developmental fringe, not a rotation asset. His career-stage position as a third-year player entering age 26 leaves little room for developmental optimism; he has had time to establish a foothold and remains on the margins. The mediaFraming is unsparing: a depth big man occupying a depth role on an already well-stocked center position, with his modest college pedigree carrying insufficient weight in broader NBA circles. At this salary point on a two-way arrangement, Castleton represents organizational lottery odds rather than a meaningful rotation hedge — the CVI grade reflects a deal struck with low expectations and limited upside.
Performance Analysis
D-
#80 of 97 Centers
FCA+
Colin Castleton earns a D- Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA centers this season. Through 43 games, Colin is contributing 2.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game in his role. Colin's best relative area is RPG at 4.0, though it still falls below the center median of 5.0. The biggest area for growth is PPG at 2.0 (center median: 15.0). Among 97 NBA centers graded this season, Colin ranks 80th.
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Colin's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Colin Compares at the Position
Colin Castleton ranks 80th of 97 graded centers by performance. That slots Colin between Yanic Konan Niederhauser (D) just ahead and Tristan Vukcevic (D-) just behind.
Graded higher
Yanic Konan NiederhauserLos Angeles ClippersDPJ HallCharlotte HornetsDPrecious AchiuwaSacramento KingsDColin CastletonD-
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About this player
Colin Castleton is a player in his 2nd NBA season listed at C for the Orlando Magic. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Colin Castleton, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index C-, Performance D-, Sentiment F.
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