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Vipers Announce Opening Day Roster

November 4, 2017 - NBA G League (G League)
Rio Grande Valley Vipers News Release


McAllen, Texas, November 3, 2017 - The Rio Grande Valley Vipers, affiliate of the Houston Rockets, announced today the opening night roster for the 2017-18 season. The roster includes Rockets' two-way players Briante Weber and Demetrius Jackson, as well as Denver Nuggets two-way player Monte Morris.

Chinanu Onuaku and Troy Williams join the Vipers as Rockets assignment players. Tyler Lydon t is on a flex assignment to the Vipers as well, rounding up the roster at 16 players.

The Rio Grande Vipers begin the 2017-2018 NBA G-League season on the road against Oklahoma City Blue on the road today before tipping-off their home opener, on Monday Nov. 6 at State Farm Arena against Wisconsin Herd at 7:00 p.m. For ticket information visit www.rgvipers.com .

About the RGV Vipers and NBA G League

The two-time champion Rio Grande Valley Vipers are the NBA G League affiliate of the NBA Houston Rockets. The Vipers won the NBA G League Championship in 2010 and 2013. In 2013, the Vipers were also named the NBA G League Development Champions, which recognizes the team that best embodies the NBA G League's goals of developing NBA-caliber basketball talent via call-ups and assignments. The NBA G League is the NBA's official minor league, preparing players, coaches, officials, trainers, and front-office staff for the NBA while acting as the league's research and development laboratory. Featuring 18 teams with direct affiliations to NBA franchises, the league offers professional basketball at an affordable price in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. In fostering the league's connection to the community, its teams, players and staff promote health and wellness, support local needs and interests, and assist in educational development through NBA G League Cares programs. Fans can watch all NBA G League games on nbadleague.com.


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