The Minnesota Timberwolves cut ties with two-way point guard Daishen Nix to make room for a two-time NCAA champion, Tristen Newton. As first reported by Michael Scotto of USA TODAY Sports and HoopsHype, the Minnesota Timberwolves have claimed 23-year-old rookie, Tristen Newton, off waivers after the Indiana Pacers cut him on January 1st, 2025.