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Rockets Waive Smith, Sign G League Star Newton

1/5/2026

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The Houston Rockets waived power forward Tyler Smith to sign shooting guard Tristen Newton.
Tyler Smith was drafted 33rd by the Milwaukee Bucks in 2024 and averaged 5.3 minutes in 23 NBA games.
He was sent to the G League before joining Houston on a two-way deal.
Tristen Newton, a guard drafted 49th by the Indiana Pacers, played eight games and has excelled in the G League, averaging 27.8 points.

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The Houston Rockets waived power forward Tyler Smith to sign shooting guard Tristen Newton.
Tyler Smith was drafted 33rd by the Milwaukee Bucks in 2024 and averaged 5.3 minutes in 23 NBA games.
He was sent to the G League before joining Houston on a two-way deal.
Tristen Newton, a guard drafted 49th by the Indiana Pacers, played eight games and has excelled in the G League, averaging 27.8 points.