Tristen Newton was on a two-way contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves for the second part of last season. He spent most of his time in the G League, though, playing just eight total minutes with Minnesota. After the Wolves signed Johnny Juzang to a two-way contract shortly before the start of the season, they moved Newton to the G League full-time.
However, it seemed like a matter of time before Newton got another two-way opportunity, and that's exactly what he got with the Houston Rockets on Saturday afternoon. This marks Newton's third NBA squad in just two seasons, as he was drafted and started last season with the Indiana Pacers.