The Timberwolves claimed Tristen Newton off waivers following his release from the Pacers this week, the team announced on Friday.

Two-time national championship point guard Tristen Newton, the 49th overall pick in the NBA Draft, was waived by the Indiana Pacers on New Year’s Day.

Minnesota claimed a guard off waivers Friday, nabbing rookie Tristen Newton after the second-round pick was waived by Indiana. To make room for Newton — who’s on a two-way contract — the Wolves waived Daishen Nix, best known for creating the bench’s celebratory point when a Timberwolves’ player would dunk on an opponent.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are claiming two-way guard Tristen Newton off waivers, league sources told @hoopshype. Newton was the 49th pick in the 2024 draft and was a two-way

The Indiana Pacers moved on from 2024 second-round pick Tristen Newton on Wednesday. He was on a two-way contract.

Newton is averaging 16.4 points, 6.7 assists, 5.8 rebounds and 1.3 steals on 39.5% shooting from 3-point range in the G League.

The Timberwolves have claimed shooting guard Tristen Newton off waivers, cutting guard Daishen Nix to create room on their roster for the newcomer, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic (Twitter link).

Burges High School grad Tristen Newton waived by the Indiana Pacers. He was second round selection by Indiana in 2024 NBA Draft.

Former UConn men's basketball player Tristen Newton was waived by the Indiana Pacers. He helped the Huskies win back-to-back NCAA titles.