El Paso sports briefs: Tristen Newton signs with Minnesota Timberwolves
The former UConn basketball star was waived by the Pacers after logging five appearances with the team. Newton has spent most of the season in the G League, averaging 16.4 points, 6.7 assists, 5.8 rebounds and 1.3 steals on 39.5% shooting from 3-point range in 14 games with the Indiana Mad Ants.