Rockets Signing Tristen Newton To Two-Way Contract

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• Rockets Signing Tristen Newton To Two-Way Contract

  Tristen Newton is joining the Rockets on a two-way contract, a league source tells Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter link). Tyler Smith will be waived to create an opening. Newton, a 24-year-old shooting guard, signed a two-way deal with Minnesota in September and was waived prior to the start of the season. He […]

  Publisher:Hoops RumorsArticle published: 2026-01-03 21:41:06 UTC

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• Rockets Sign Tristen Newton To Two-Way Contract; Waive Tyler Smith

  The Houston Rockets signed Tristen Newton to a two-way deal on Saturday, reported Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. The 24-year-old was averaging 26.8 points and 7.7 assists for the Iowa Wolves in the G League. Newton will be eligible to appear in 29 games as a two-way player. The Rockets waived Tyler Smith to make room for Newton.

  Publisher:RealGMArticle published: 2026-01-03 22:16:22 UTC

• Rockets sign Tristen Newton

  Houston Rockets added backcourt depth on Saturday by signing Tristen Newton to a two-way contract, according to reporting from Jake Fischer of The People’s Insider. The move gives Houston another developmental option while maintaining roster flexibility. Newton, 24, has been putting up eye-catching production in the G League, averaging 26.8 points and 7.7 assists with […] The post Rockets sign Tristen Newton appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

  Publisher:TalkBasket.netArticle published: 2026-01-04 00:15:22 UTC

• Two-way roster moves: Rockets sign Tristen Newton, waive Tyler Smith

  Publisher:Reddit r/rocketsArticle published: 2026-01-03 22:39:57 UTC