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Tristen Newton scores team-high 18 points vs. TOR

Tristen Newton

HOU Guard #00

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Tristen Newton finished Saturday’s loss to the Raptors with 18 points (4-of-13 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, two steals and three three-pointers.

A second-round pick in the 2024 draft, Newton has appeared in nine NBA games during his first two seasons, spending most of his time in the G League. The Rockets’ guard is coming off an excellent season with the franchise’s G League affiliate, and the hope is that Newton plays well enough in Las Vegas to earn a longer look in 2026-27. Newton didn’t have the best game against the Raptors, struggling from the field and not recording an assist. However, his production improved over his output in Friday’s win over the Nuggets, and the ball was in rookie Bruce Thornton’s hands quite often. Given Houston’s depth at point guard, Newton faces long odds of being fantasy-relevant next season.

- Raphielle Johnson

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Rockets signed Rafael Castro to a two-way contract.

Not selected in June’s draft after two quality seasons at George Washington, Castro was initially reported to have signed with the Bucks on a two-way deal. However, the deal was never finalized, opening the door for Castro to sign with the Rockets. To make room for Castro, the Rockets have waived two-way guard Tristen Newton.
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Tristen Newton accounted for 20 points (7-of-13 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), six rebounds, one assist, two steals, one block and two three-pointers in Thursday’s win over the Nets.

Having appeared in nine total NBA games in his first two professional seasons, Newton is looking to use summer league as a springboard into a greater opportunity in 2025-26. The former UConn standout put up 20 points on good shooting numbers on Thursday, and the victory may be enough to push Houston into Saturday’s semifinals. Newton is unlikely to be in a position where he can offer reliable fantasy value once the season begins. Still, a good finish to the summer could ensure him a longer look from Rockets decision-makers.
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The Pacers selected Tristen Newton with the No. 49 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.

Newton spent the first three seasons of his collegiate career at East Carolina before transferring to UConn for the last two. Newton led the Huskies to back-to-back national championships as the team’s starting point guard, improving his production from 2022-23 to 2023-24. In his final season with UConn, Newton averaged 15.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 0.9 steals, 0.3 blocks and 1.8 triples. He led his team in scoring, assists, and made free throws (4.2 / 5.2) and finished behind only Donovan Clingan for the team lead in rebounds. Newton was named Most Outstanding Player of the 2023-24 NCAA Tournament and earned the Bob Cousy Award as the nation’s best PG. His 41.5 / 32.1 / 80.8 shooting splits will likely move him down draft boards, but he brings championship experience and a winning attitude to the NBA. At first glance, Indiana isn’t the best landing spot for Newton due to the team’s loaded backcourt. However, holding onto Andrew Nembhard could get expensive if he decided to test free agency in the summer of 2025.

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ESPN’s Shams Charania reports the NBA will strip the Clippers of five first-round picks, fine owner Steve Ballmer $30 million and issue suspensions for Ballmer, Lawrence Frank and Gillian Rucker as a result of the Kawhi Leonard cap circumvention investigation.

Leonard will reportedly also have to pay $700,000 in restitution for improper benefits by the Clippers for his uncle and former business representative Dennis Robertson, who has also been banned from all business dealings in the NBA. Both Ballmer and Rucker have been suspended for a year, while Frank’s suspension is for six months. The picks the Clippers will lose are from 2029-2033, though they have a few extra picks during that stretch from the Kawhi and Ivica Zubac trades. The Leonard trade should officially go through now that the investigation is complete.
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HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto reports Khalifa Diop has signed a four-year, $9.26 million contract with the Cavaliers.

Cleveland selected Diop with the 39th pick in 2022, but he has remained in Spain since then. Now, they’ll finally bring him over, though the only the first year of his contract is guaranteed at $1.3 million. This is a low-risk move for the Cavs to add to their depth.
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Paul Reed

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NBA Insider Jake Fischer reports the Pistons have guaranteed Paul Reed’s contract for the 2026-27 season.

Reed’s contract of $5.6 million for this upcoming season wasn’t guaranteed previously, but now he is locked in well before the deadline. This, as well as trading Isaiah Stewart, shows the Pistons value Reed and plan to utilize him in a big way next season. However, they still have to sign Jalen Duren to solidify their center rotation.
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According to the Philadelphia 76ers official X.com page, the team has signed Tacko Fall, Saint Thomas and Jameer Nelson Jr.

Fall last played in the NBA in 2022, but he’ll get another shot after playing professionally in China. Fall could make an impact as a backup big man if he sees the court, but he’ll compete with Adem Bona and Ariel Hukporti for minutes behind the oft-injured Joel Embiid. Thomas and Nelson Jr. are unlikely to see many minutes this season, barring multiple injuries up the depth chart.
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NBA reporter Marc Stein reports that Thanasis Antetokounmpo has signed a three-year deal with the Greek club ARIS Thessaloniki.

Antetokoumpo spent the last six years with the Bucks, but he’ll transition to an overseas career after his brother Giannis was traded to the Heat.
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Jalen Duren

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According to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, there remains a gap in the contract negotiations between the Pistons and restricted free agent Jalen Duren.

Contract negotiations between Duren and the Pistons have dragged into September, just weeks before the team is scheduled to begin training camp. According to MacMahon, Detroit has offered the All-NBA center a five-year contract with an average annual salary of $35 million, while Duren is seeking an AAV of over $40 million. While he is coming off the best season of his NBA career, the 6-foot-10 center struggled in both of Detroit’s playoff series, which has likely factored into the contract negotiations. Also, the Pistons already have Cade Cunningham on a max deal, and they’re negotiating with Ausar Thompson as he enters the final year of his rookie deal. Duren is a top-50 fantasy player, but it’s fair to wonder how the contract talks will affect his performance in 2026-27 if the hard feelings linger.
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Field of 68’s Jeff Goodman reports that Mark Mitchell has re-enrolled at Missouri.

Not selected in the 2026 draft, Mitchell agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal with the Nuggets shortly thereafter. However, a recent court injunction giving Class of 2022 athletes a fifth season of eligibility opened the door for athletes like Mitchell to return to school. The 6-foot-9 forward/center initially committed to Kentucky but has since decided to return to Missouri for another season. If the court ruling is upheld, Mitchell will be a Tiger next season. However, if the NCAA’s appeal is upheld, he and many other players will be in a tough spot regarding where they’ll play next season.
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Jalen Brunson (wrist) told the New York Post that he “feels good” after undergoing offseason surgery and should be ready to go when training camp opens in late September.

Despite an injured left wrist, Brunson led the Knicks to their first NBA title since 1973 this past spring. Now focused on retaining the crown for another season, the star point guard is in a good place health-wise after undergoing surgery on his left wrist earlier this summer. Brunson told the New York Post that he “feels good,” and he’s expected to be ready when training camp opens in late September. Given the timeline, fantasy managers should not have any concerns about Brunson’s availability. He should be either a second- or third-round pick in standard league drafts.
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Deni Avdija (back) did not receive clearance from the Trail Blazers to play for Israel in the country’s recent FIBA World Cup qualifiers.

Israel had already been eliminated from contention for a FIBA World Cup spot, but there was still hope that Avdija would play in the nation’s most recent qualifiers. However, according to him, the Trail Blazers did not clear him to play because of the back injury he initially suffered in mid-January. Avdija said via social media that, while he wanted to play, the Trail Blazers weren’t willing to take that risk. With Damian Lillard and Ja Morant entering the rotation, Avdija’s usage is likely to take a hit in 2026-27. Hopefully, Portland’s decision to keep him out of FIBA qualifier competition was more precautionary than anything else.
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Timberwolves waived John Konchar.

Hours after it was reported that the Timberwolves planned to waive the recently acquired Konchar, the team made the news official. He was acquired as part of a deal with Utah that gave Minnesota the cap space needed to make its signing of Jonathan Kuminga official. Konchar’s skill set can be a positive asset in fantasy basketball, but last season was the first in which he averaged more than 25 minutes per game. Until he’s on a team with a clearly defined role, there’s no need for managers to invest in him.
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