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Rockets Sign Rafael Castro on Two-Way Deal | Houston Rockets News
Houston Rockets just inked rookie center Rafael Castro to a two-way deal — giving him a shot at 50 NBA games while suiting up for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. To make room, they waived Tristen Newton. Castro, a 6’10”, 224-pound big man eligible for the 2026 draft, dominated George Washington’s final two seasons, averaging 14 PPG, 9 RPG, 1.5 BPG, and 1.5 SPG — joining elite company with that stat line. He also earned All-Defensive honors twice. His draft combine numbers? Standing reach over 9 feet, wingspan over 7 feet. Now he joins Sean Pedulla and Quadir Copeland as Houston’s three two-way…
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