Rockets' Tristen Newton: Gets two-way deal with Houston
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Newton agreed to a two-way contract with the Rockets on Saturday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
After being cut by the Timberwolves in the preseason, Newton had begun the season as a member of the G League's Iowa Wolves. He been one of the G League's top playmakers this season, averaging 26.7 points, 7.5 assists, 4.8 rebounds, 3.1 three-pointers and 1.9 steals in 36.1 minutes per game over 19 appearances for Iowa while shooting 49.1 percent from the field and 37.6 percent from downtown. The 24-year-old combo guard will now be eligible to move between the NBA and G League as he joins the Houston organization.
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Tristen Newton: Waived by Minnesota
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The Timberwolves will waive Newton on Saturday, Chris Hine of the Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Newton was on a two-way deal with the Timberwolves, but he was forced to make way with the franchise signing Johnny Juzang. Newton is now free to explore his options elsewhere.
Timberwolves' Tristen Newton: Double-double in SL loss
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Newton contributed 24 points (8-12 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 assists, five rebounds and two steals across 33 minutes in Saturday's 104-101 Summer League loss to the Rockets.
Newton did almost all he could Saturday, notching a double-double with points and assists, but it wasn't enough to secure the win. The guard appeared in eight brief regular-season games with the Pacers and Timberwolves during the 2024-25 campaign, scoring in just one of those outings.
The Timberwolves transferred Newton from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Sunday.
Newton will rejoin the Timberwolves ahead of Sunday's game against the Pistons. The two-way guard spent a majority of his time in the G League this season, during which he averaged 16.5 points, 6.6 assists, 6.1 rebounds and 1.7 steals across 35.8 minutes per game in 20 outings with Iowa and 14 with the Indiana Mad Ants.
The Timberwolves recalled Newton from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Sunday.
Newton will rejoin the parent club ahead of its game against Cleveland on Monday. Since being claimed off waivers from the Pacers on Jan. 3, Newton has made just one one-minute appearance for Minnesota.
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Timberwolves' Tristen Newton: Transferred to G League
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The Timberwolves transferred Newton to the G League's Iowa Wolves on Thursday.
Newton has logged just one minute for the Timberwolves since being claimed off waivers on Jan. 3. However, the 23-year-old guard should continue to receive increased playing time in the G League.
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Timberwolves' Tristen Newton: Joins parent club
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Minnesota transferred Newton from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Sunday.
Newton will join the Timberwolves in advance of Monday's game against the Wizards and could make his NBA debut if Minnesota makes him active for the contest. The two-way rookie has made three appearances for Iowa since Minnesota claimed him off waivers from Indiana on Jan. 3, with Newton averaging 14.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 1.7 three-pointers and 1.0 steals in 33.6 minutes.
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Timberwolves' Tristen Newton: Headed to Minnesota
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The Timberwolves claimed Newton off waivers from the Pacers on Friday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Newton had previously been playing on a two-way deal with the Pacers, but after being claimed by Minnesota, he'll now join Jaylen Clark and Jesse Edwards as the Timberwolves' two-way players. The rookie point guard previously made five appearances with the Pacers spanning just eight minutes, with most of his playing time coming in the G League. Newton will likely continue to see the bulk of his minutes in the G League with the Iowa Wolves in his new organization.
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Tristen Newton: Waived by Indiana
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The Pacers waived Newton on Wednesday, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.
Indiana has decided to move on from Newton, who was signed to a two-way deal after being selected with the 49th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. The 23-year-old guard from UConn had seen the bulk of his playing time in the G League this season but appeared in five games with the Pacers while playing eight total minutes.
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