Houston Rockets waive guard Tristen Newton before training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 6:02 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
The Houston Rockets have waived 25-year-old guard Tristen Newton ahead of training camp next month. Newton, who signed a two-way deal in January, played primarily with the NBA G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers and appeared in only one game for the Rockets during the 2026 season, scoring 12 points against the Memphis Grizzlies. The move comes as the Rockets signed rookie center Rafael Castro to a two-way contract, likely to bolster their roster following a disappointing first-round playoff exit. Castro previously played at Providence and George Washington, averaging 15.3 points and 9.1 rebounds in his senior season.
- •Tristen Newton was waived by the Houston Rockets on August 26.
- •Newton's only game for the Rockets was on April 12, 2026.
- •Rafael Castro signed a two-way contract with the Rockets.
- •Castro averaged 15.3 points and 9.1 rebounds in college.
- 6:02 AMYahoo Sports — Houston Rockets Part Ways With 25-Year-Old Guard Before Training Camp
"Ahead of next month’s training camp, the Houston Rockets made another roster move on Wednesday.The Rockets have officially parted ways with 25-year-old guard Tristen Newton, as per NBA.com’s transaction logs.Newton initially signed a two-way deal with the Rockets in January, primarily playing for their NBA G League affiliate, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.He suited up […] The post Houston Rockets Part Ways With 25-Year-Old Guard Before Training Camp appeared first on HEAVY.
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