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Wednesday, April 24, 2013  While many wondered how the Vipers would fare in the playoffs once Andrew Goudelock departed for the Lakers, Rio Grande Valley point guard Toure Murry has proven he is more than capable of handling the job.

Sunday, April 21, 2013  The Rio Grande Valley Vipers are continuing their torrid play, their sweep of the Tulsa 66ers Saturday in Hidalgo not only puts the team in the NBA D-League Finals for the 3rd time in 4 years, it extends the Vipers current win streak to 14 games.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  After a trade, a Rockets callup, and an injury, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers found themselves with only 8 players available for their game with the Iowa Energy, but prevailed anyway.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Chris Johnson’s 28 points led the Rio Grande Valley Vipers past the Reno Bighorns 104-96 in a Kids Day matchup at State Farm Arena. Over 5,800 students from 25 school districts across the RGV attended today’s Kids Day game.

Monday, November 26, 2012  Jeff Adrien led the way with a double-double, and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers even their record at 1-1 with their first victory of the new season.

Friday, November 23, 2012  The Rio Grande Valley Vipers opened their sixth season in Hidalgo against the visiting Bakersfield Jam, and, despite the presence of two Houston Rockets assignees, the locals were edged by two points.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Nick Nurse is back for a second season at the helm of the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, and among the 17 players he has in training camp are some that both Vipers and NBA fans might recognize.

Monday, July 09, 2012  While visiting the Rio Grande Valley for a basketball camp, former Phoenix Suns point guard Aaron Brooks tells ACTION 4 SPORTS the Houston Rockets "have the edge" in signing him as a free agent.

Thursday, March 01, 2012  The Rio Grande Valley Vipers defense was less than spectacular, and the Charge took advantage, with three Canton players scoring over thirty points in the RGV loss.

Saturday, February 18, 2012  Rockets assignee Marcus Morris led the Vipers to yet another win over the top team in the D-League, the Austin Toros.

Thursday, January 26, 2012  2010 title-winning guard Will Conroy returns to the Rio Grande Valley the same day the Vipers return after a two week road trip, and RGV wins their fifth straight game.