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Former Timberwolves guard quietly finds a new NBA home Former Timberwolves guard Tristen Newton just earned a two-way contract with a new team.

JANUARY 3 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM

Gets two-way deal with Houston The Rockets signed Newton to a two-way contract Saturday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact Newton started the regular season in the G League with the Iowa Wolves after failing to make Minnesota's roster at the end of training camp in mid-October. He's played well in the G League, having scored at least 30 points in four of his last seven outings while averaging 26.7 points, 7.5 assists, 4.8 rebounds, 3.1 threes and 1.9 steals over 36.1 minutes per game. The 2024 second-rounder appeared in eight regular-season games in his rookie year and will get a new opportunity with Houston.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Former Timberwolves player excels in early G League outing for Iowa Wolves Tristen Newton had a stellar outing during Saturday's G League game.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM

Waived by Minnesota The Timberwolves will waive Newton on Saturday, Chris Hine of the Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Minnesota The Timberwolves will waive Newton on Saturday, Chris Hine of the Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Timberwolves guard is on thin ice as team looks to finalize roster Tristen Newton is on a two-way contract, but he might be looking for a new home soon following a shaky preseason.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM

Summer league standout should receive two-way contract from Timberwolves With the Timberwolves completing summer league play on Saturday, they should heavily consider giving Tristen Newton a two-way contract.

JULY 20, 2025 • DUNKINGWITHWOLVES.COM

Double-double in SL loss 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.

Impact 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.

JULY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Transferred to NBA The Timberwolves transferred Newton from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Sunday.

Impact 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.

MARCH 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Transferred to NBA on Sunday The Timberwolves transferred Newton from the G League's Iowa Wolves on Sunday.

Impact Newton will rejoin the parent club ahead of its game against Cleveland on Monday. The two-way guard has played only three minutes across two NBA appearances since Dec. 1, though he could crack the rotation if Anthony Edwards (hip) and Mike Conley (finger) remain on the shelf.

FEBRUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Former UConn Superstar Tristen Newton Continues to Thrive In NBA G League While Tristen Newton hasn’t figured it out in the big leagues yet, the UConn Huskies great continues to play high-level basketball in the NB...

JANUARY 29, 2025 • SI.COM

Transferred to G League The Timberwolves transferred Newton to the G League's Iowa Wolves on Thursday.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Called up by Minnesota Newton was transferred from the G League's Iowa Wolves to the Timberwolves on Sunday.

Impact Newton is coming off a 13-point performance in the Wolves' 132-113 loss to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Saturday. Newton last saw NBA action Dec. 1 against the Grizzlies, when he played two minutes off the bench and recorded one steal.

JANUARY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Minnesota The Timberwolves claimed Newton off waivers Friday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact Newton had spent most of the season in the G League with the Indiana Mad Ants, where he averaged 17.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 6.3 assists over 36.1 minutes per game. He was waived by the Pacers on Wednesday, but the rookie second-round pick will now head to Minnesota where he will likely spend time with their G League affiliate Iowa Wolves.

JANUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Indiana The Pacers waived Newton on Wednesday, Tony East of Forbes reports.

Impact Indiana has decided to move on from Newton. The 23-year-old was drafted out of UConn by the Pacers with the 49th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Newton averaged 1.6 minutes in the five games he played for the team this season before being waived.

JANUARY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tristen Newton with First NBA Bucket at Milwaukee | Indiana Pacers

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Scores 17 points in SL Newton logged 17 points (3-9 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 9-10 FT), six rebounds, four assists and two steals across 27 minutes of Saturday's 100-93 loss to the Cavaliers in Summer League.

Impact Newton took on a larger offensive role with Jonny Furphy, Ben Sheppard and Jarace Walker sitting out. While he struggled from long range, Newton had no troubles getting to the basket and drawing fouls, attempting a game-high 10 free throws. A second round pick in the 2024 NBA draft, Newton isn't expected to see regular action with the Pacers as a rookie.

JULY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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