Rockets Sign Rafael Castro To Two-Way Contract, Waive Tristen Newton

The Houston Rockets have signed center Rafael Castro to a two-way contract. In a related move, the team waived guard Tristen Newton. Castro was eligible for the 2026 NBA Draft following his redshirt senior season at George Washington. He measured a 9-foot-1.5-inch standing reach and a 7-foot-1.25-inch wingspan at the NBA Draft Combine, and he appeared for Milwaukee's entries in the California Classic and NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Castro spent three seasons at Providence, including one as...