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Patrick Patterson Assigned to Rockets' D-League Affiliate

Patrick Patterson, the 14th pick in this year's NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets, has been assigned to the NBA Development League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers according to a team press release. Patterson, a 6-foot-9 power forward out of the University of Kentucky, averaged 4.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and one assist in 15.2...

Texas Governor Pressuring Mexico in Falcon Lake Case

AUSTIN, Texas (Oct. 7) -- The search for an American tourist reportedly shot dead on a border lake has led Texas Gov. Rick Perry to tangle with the Mexican government over the investigation and efforts to recover the body. Perry said Wednesday that Mexico needs to use every resource available to find the body and have it...

Two NBA D-League Franchises Enter Jersey Sponsorship Deals

NBA D-League franchises have often struggled to turn a profit, leading to 14 teams that have played in the league since the inaugural 2001-02 season no longer operating. But a monumental step is being taken that could change this, as two franchises announced Monday sponsorship deals that will display sponsor logos on...

NBA D-League Finals: Vipers Win Title on Last-Second Shot

It was a season to remember. It was a playoffs to remember. And now, it's a championship to remember. The Rio Grande Valley Vipers capped their historic 2009-10 season, defeating the Tulsa 66ers, 94-91 (box score), to win their first NBA D-League championship. In a playoff classic, Craig Winder followed Mike Harris'...

NBA D-League Finals: Vipers One Win Away From Title

The Rio Grande Valley Vipers have the Tulsa 66ers on the ropes in the best-of-three NBA D-League Finals after notching an impressive second-half stand on the way to a 124-107 series-opening victory. Rio Grande Valley's Mike Harris, recently named the D-League's Most Valuable Player, was nearly unanimously expected to be...

Background on Rio Grande Valley Vipers

The Rio Grande Valley Vipers are a 2007-08 expansion team in the NBA Development League. They play their home games at the State Farm Arena, in Hidalgo, Texas.

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