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Vipers deal Hubbard to Reno
McALLEN — The Rio Grande Valley Vipers acquired forward Haminn Quaintance, Reno’s second-round pick, in Thursday’s D-League draft via trade for forward Marcus Hubbard, who was on the Vipers’ returning players list.... Full story
Vipers, with assist from Rockets, ready for D-League draft
With the Houston Rockets throwing in their considerable resources, Rio Grande Valley Vipers coach Chris Finch declared his team ready to go for Thursday night’s D-League draft that is being held in Atlanta. Finch and assistant Paul Mokeski... Full story
New Rio Grande Valley Vipers coach Chris Finch answers questions at his introductory news conference on Oct. 7 at Dodge Arena.
New Vipers coach Finch getting adjusted
McALLEN — Life on the “fajita circuit” been both filling and fulfilling for newly-named Rio Grande Valley Vipers coach Chris Finch. Since he was introduced to the Valley’s basketball faithful in grand style — at... Full story
Boston Celtics forward Rasheed Wallace plays defense against the Houston Rockets during Wednesday night's NBA preseason game.
Adelman, Rockets put distraction aside
HIDALGO — Rockets coach Rick Adelman said the team has not been distracted by all the hoopla surrounding the team’s training camp in the Rio Grande Valley. The portion of the five-day camp included a quick up-and-down trip to San Antonio... Full story
Rockets and Vipers now must follow through… carefully
HIDALGO — So now the Valley knows what Kevin Garnett’s sweaty bald head looks like in person. Tracy McGrady has sort of watched a meaningless preseason game just a couple miles from the border while injured teammate Shane Battier wore... Full story
Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett holds the ball away from Houston Rockets forward Chuck Hayes while looking for someone to pass to during Wednesday night's NBA preseason game at Dodge Arena in Hidalgo.
A Success: Rockets top Celtics before sellout crowd at Dodge Arena
HIDALGO — Big-time basketball came to the Rio Grande Valley Wednesday night. Aside from a little local flavor in the form of a mariachi band that performed the national anthem, it was all business for the Houston Rockets and Boston Celtics in... Full story
Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett (5) lets out a yell during a 2008 game against the Houston Rockets.
IT’S TIME
Rockets-Celtics matchup here
HIDALGO — As much as it will mean for Rockets and former Vipers guard Aaron Brooks, tonight’s preseason game between the Boston Celtics and Rockets will be more significant for the Valley fans. Brooks spent two games with the Vipers... Full story
Boston Celtics foward Rasheed Wallace holds out his jersey during a photo shoot at the team's media day last month in Waltham, Mass. The Rockets and Celtics will play their exhibition game tonight at Dodge Arena in Hidalgo.
Celtics begin quest to regain title
HIDALGO — The Boston Celtics last season fully expected to defend their 17th NBA championship. But age, an improved Eastern Conference, a knee injury to Kevin Garnett led to their disappointing second-round loss to the Orlando Magic. Tonight,... Full story
Rockets guard Aaron Brooks shoots during the second day of Houston's training camp Monday at the McAllen Convention Center.
Former Vipers Brooks, Dorsey in different places
McALLEN – It’s no wonder Aaron Brooks has such fond memories of his two-game stint with the Vipers in December of 2007. Since then, his role with the Rockets has grown from rarely-used rookie to one of the team’s most important... Full story
The Rockets' Pops Mensah-Bonsu speaks during an interview Monday in McAllen.
Mensah-Bonsu knows new Vipers coach well
McALLEN – New Vipers coach Chris Finch isn’t exactly familiar to most basketball fans. His career has been predominantly overseas, most recently being the head coach of the Great Britain national team that he led to qualifying for the... Full story
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