Nix was waived by the Rockets on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Nix signed with the Rockets earlier Friday but was waived shortly after, positioning him to likely join their G League affiliate, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. The guard made three brief appearances with the Timberwolves last season, averaging 0.3 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 4.3 minutes per game.

Nix and Houston agreed to a deal Friday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Houston's preseason has finished, so Nix won't have an opportunity in game action during training camp. The G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers will likely be his next destination.

Nix became a free agent Tuesday after his 10-day contract with the Kings expired, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nix didn't make any appearances for Sacramento over the course of his 10-day deal. The Kings will have the option of re-signing Nix to a second 10-day contract, but with the team having recently brought Markelle Fultz aboard on a one-year deal, using the open roster spot on a wing, forward, or center may be a greater priority.

The Kings signed Nix to a 10-day contract Saturday, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nix made three appearances this season with the Timberwolves before being waived in January and joining the G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers. In Sacramento, Nix will likely compete for depth minutes in the backcourt.

The Timberwolves waived Nix on Friday, Dane Moore of 'The Dane Moore NBA Podcast' reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Timberwolves let go of the 22-year-old to make room for Tristen Newton on a two-way pact. Nix missed an extended period due to an ankle injury, and he averaged 0.3 points and 1.3 rebounds across 4.3 minutes per contest in only three regular-season appearances during the 2024-25 campaign. The fourth-year guard spent the majority of his time with the G League's Iowa Wolves, with whom he averaged 22.1 points, 7.3 assists, 5.0 rebounds, 2.9 steals and 1.1 blocks across 34.8 minutes per game in 10 outings.

Nix (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game against the Thunder.

EDGE Analysis

Nix has missed nine straight games due to an ankle injury but will be available off the bench Tuesday if needed. He's not currently involved in the team's rotation, appearing in three games so far this season.

Nix (ankle) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Thunder.

EDGE Analysis

A sprained right ankle has prevented Nix from playing in the Timberwolves' last nine games. He's appeared in only three games for Minnesota and didn't play more than six minutes off the bench in either of those contests.

Nix (ankle) won't play in Sunday's game against the Spurs.

EDGE Analysis

Nix hasn't appeared in an NBA game since Dec. 6 and has been tending to a sprained right ankle. His absence should have minimal impact on the Timberwolves' rotation.

Nix (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Rockets.

EDGE Analysis

Nix isn't a regular in the Timberwolves' rotation, so he's not expected to have a large role even if fit. His next chance to play will come against the Spurs on Sunday.

Nix (ankle) won't play in Wednesday's game against Dallas.

EDGE Analysis

A right ankle sprain will keep Nix out for a second straight game, but his absence shouldn't have any impact on Minnesota's rotation. The two-way guard has appeared in just three games all season for the Timberwolves, logging 13 total minutes.