He waited all season long, but former UConn men’s basketball star Tristen Newton finally got some run in an NBA game on Sunday. After spending the season in the G League, the Houston Rockets called Newton up to the bigs for the season finale. He saw just 12 minutes of action but scored 12 points, grabbed three rebounds, hit two three-pointers and came away with a steal. The Rockets beat the ...

Houston Rockets two-way signee Tristen Newton made the First Team All G-League team.

Rockets guard Tristen Newton spoke with ClutchPoints about balancing the NBA-G League shuffle while on a two-way contract.

Reed Sheppard (sophomores) and Tristen Newton (G League) will represent the Rockets in the NBA’s Rising Stars challenge at its 2026 All-Star Weekend.

Timberwolves coach Chris Finch on Rockets guard Tristen Newton: “When he first came in, the shooting was inconsistent. Now, it’s pretty high level.”

Tristen Newton signed a two-year, two-way deal with …

Rockets sign Tristen Newton

Houston Rockets and Tristen Newton have agreed to a …

The Rockets waived Tyler Smith on Saturday, which opened up a two-way contract slot to sign Tristen Newton.