Hoops Rumors ↗· 1 Oct 2026
Waiver · HOU
Done deal
Rockets waive two-way big man Rafael Castro
Houston has waived two-way center Rafael Castro, according to ClutchPoints' Brett Siegel.
Rafael Castro
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Heavy ↗· 27 Aug 2026
Waiver · HOU
Done deal
Rockets waive Tristen Newton to clear a two-way spot for Rafael Castro
Houston has cut guard Tristen Newton, according to NBA.com's transaction log. Newton signed a two-way deal in January and played a single NBA game for the Rockets, scoring 12 against Memphis on April 12.
Sportando ↗· 26 Aug 2026
Contract signing · HOU
Done deal
Rockets give Rafael Castro a two-way deal, waive Tristen Newton
Houston has signed big man Rafael Castro to a two-way contract and waived guard Tristen Newton in the corresponding move.