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The Sacramento Kings have signed guard Tristen Newton and forward Leaky Black to a training camp deal.

Today, the Stockton Kings, the NBA G League affiliate of the Sacramento Kings, announced they have acquired the returning player rights to 2025-26 All-NBA G League First Team guard Tristen Newton and forward Teddy Allen in a three-team trade with the Delaware Blue Coats and Iowa Wolves. In exchange, Delaware receives the returning player rights to guard Jameer Nelson Jr., while Iowa receives the returning player rights to forward Jaylin Williams and Stockton’s second-round pick in the 2027 NBA G League Draft.

On Wednesday, the Houston Rockets announced that rookie center Rafael Castro signed a two-way contract. To make room for the roster spot, Tristen Newton was released.

Varun Shankar: Rockets release Summer League roster - Bruce Thornton, Isaiah Crawford, Tristen Newton and Quadir Copeland all on here - Assistant coach Will Dunn — who has been w the team since D'Antoni was the coach! — will coach the team.
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Ira Winderman: Rockets listing forward Jabari Smith Jr. out for Saturday at Heat due to ankle sprain sustained Thursday at Orlando. Also out for Rockets: Jae'Sean Tate (knee), Steven Adams (ankle), Fred VanVleet (knee) and Tristen Newton (G League). No other players listed on their report.

NBA Communications: The 2026 Castrol Rising Stars ⬇️ Tune in to @peacock tomorrow at 7 PM ET to watch honorary coaches Carmelo Anthony, Tracy McGrady and Vince Carter draft their teams from the pool of 21 NBA sophomores and rookies. Austin Rivers will serve as the honorary coach of the @nbagleague team.
The 2026 Castrol Rising Stars ⬇️
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) January 26, 2026
Tune in to @peacock tomorrow at 7 PM ET to watch honorary coaches Carmelo Anthony, Tracy McGrady and Vince Carter draft their teams from the pool of 21 NBA sophomores and rookies.
Austin Rivers will serve as the honorary coach of the @nbagleague… pic.twitter.com/WW4quEKMLX

Jake Fischer: The Rockets have signed Tristen Newton to a two-way deal, according to a league source. Houston will waive Tyler Smith.

Michael Scotto: The Houston Rockets and Tristen Newton have agreed to a two-way contract, league sources told @hoopshype. Newton has averaged 26.8 points on 49.4% from the field and 37.6% from 3-point range, 7.7 assists, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.7 steals with Iowa Wolves in the G League this season.
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NBA G League: They made a statement in Orlando! Introducing your All-Showcase Team from the 2025 G League Winter Showcase: 🔥 Teddy Allen, @RGVVipers 🔥 Johni Broome, @delawarebluecoats 🔥 Elijah Harkless, @slcstars 🔥 Alijah Martin, @Raptors905 🔥 Tristen Newton, @iawolves

Chris Hine: Source says the Wolves are waiving Tristen Newton to sign Johnny Juzang to a two-way slot.

Michael Scotto: Minnesota Timberwolves guard Tristen Newton has signed his two-way qualifying offer and will return to the team, league sources told @hoopshype. Newton averaged 16.5 points, 6.7 assists, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.8 steals per game in the G League last season.