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Rockets sign Rafael Castro to two-way contract, waive Tristen Newton

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Rockets sign Rafael Castro to two-way contract, waive Tristen Newton

Summary

The Houston Rockets signed center Rafael Castro to a two-way contract on August 26, 2026, and waived guard Tristen Newton. Castro, who is 6-foot-10 and had a notable performance at the NBA combine, averaged 14.6 points and 9 rebounds in his two seasons at George Washington. Newton previously had a two-way deal with the Rockets but appeared in only one game last season, scoring 12 points. The Rockets have also signed guard Sean Pedulla to a two-way deal and now have three players signed to those contracts.

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By the Numbers

•Rafael Castro played three seasons at Providence before transferring to George Washington.
•Tristen Newton previously won back-to-back national championships at UConn.
•Castro went undrafted in June but signed with the Milwaukee Bucks for summer league.
•Newton averaged 25.1 points with the G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers.
•The Rockets currently have Sean Pedulla and Quadir Copeland on two-way contracts.

Latest Updates

3:28 AMYahoo Sports — The HoustonRockets Cut Tristen Newton to Sign Rafael Castro
9:28 PMYahoo Sports — Houston Rockets sign big man Rafael Castro to two-way contract, waive Tristen Newton

What they're saying

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The Rockets added center Rafael Castro to a two-way deal and waived former UConn guard Tristen Newton, who led the G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers in scoring last season.
— Yahoo Sports