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

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

Post#1 » by RealGM Wiretap » Sat Jan 3, 2026 10:16 pm

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.

Via Jake Fischer/The People's Insider

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