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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.

Friday, November 16, 2012  Rockets first round draft pick Royce White was supposed to be assigned to the team's D-League affiliate, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, but he's not been attending practices or games lately, and there is some contention as to why.

Sunday, October 07, 2012  The Houston Rockets wrapped up their Valley workouts.

Friday, October 05, 2012  Rockets forward and former RGV Viper Patrick Patterson, entering his 3rd season in Houston, will need to take his game to the next level for the NBA's youngest team to be successful.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  Three practices down at Houston Rockets training camp in McAllen, and head coach and hall-of-famer Kevin McHale  talks about how the youngest team in the NBA is coming together.

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  With 10 of the 15 players on last season's roster gone, and 15 of the players in camp having 2 years or less NBA experience, the Houston Rockets are going to need to grow up in a hurry. With one spectacular six-week run in the league under his belt, is Jeremy Lin that leader they need.

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  After media day in Houston ended, the young Rockets traveled to the Rio Grande Valley, where their training camp would begin at the McAllen Convention Center on Tuesday.

Thursday, May 10, 2012  In the Valley to speak with Vipers sponsors and supporters, Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale talks about the organization's use of the D-League, and the Spurs chances of winning the NBA title.

Monday, April 16, 2012  Ben Uzoh and Jermaine Taylor wasted no time in making an impact upon their return to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, leading the team in a win over the Maine Red Claws.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  Before Ben Uzoh was a Cleveland Cavalier, a Rio Grande Valley Viper, a New Jersey Net or a Tulsa Golden Hurricane, he was a Warren Warrior in San Antonio, and in Uzoh's senior year, he knocked a Mack Sanchez-led Harlingen Cardinal team out of the playoffs.

Wednesday, January 04, 2012  Houston Rockets 1st round draft pick Marcus Morris wasn't happy about being sent to the D-League Vipers, but the reigning Big 12 player of the year out of Kansas is ready to make the best of his situation.