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Timberwolves Re-Sign Tristen Newton; Pelicans Ink Injured Rookie

9/17/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Minnesota Timberwolves re-signed guard Tristen Newton to a two-way contract on September 16, 2025.
Newton, selected 49th in the 2024 draft, averaged 16.6 points, 6.6 assists, and 6.5 rebounds in the G League last season.
To accommodate Newton, the Timberwolves may waive center Jesse Edwards.
The New Orleans Pelicans signed rookie Jalon Moore to a training camp deal despite his Achilles injury.
Moore, who averaged 15.9 points at Oklahoma, is likely to miss the 2025/26 season but may be signed and waived for G League rights.

History

Historical Context

The NBA established the D-League, now the G League, in 2011 to improve player development. The Minnesota Timberwolves, founded in 1989, have effectively utilized this system, exemplified by Tristen Newton's 16.6 points per game last season. This trend highlights a strategic shift in professional basketball towards nurturing talent while maintaining roster flexibility, reflecting broader changes in player contracts and development.

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Story summary

The Minnesota Timberwolves re-signed guard Tristen Newton to a two-way contract on September 16, 2025.
Newton, selected 49th in the 2024 draft, averaged 16.6 points, 6.6 assists, and 6.5 rebounds in the G League last season.
To accommodate Newton, the Timberwolves may waive center Jesse Edwards.
The New Orleans Pelicans signed rookie Jalon Moore to a training camp deal despite his Achilles injury.
Moore, who averaged 15.9 points at Oklahoma, is likely to miss the 2025/26 season but may be signed and waived for G League rights.

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