Valley Suns Complete Trade with Memphis Hustle

January 16, 2026 - PHOENIX - The Valley Suns today completed a trade with the Memphis Hustle, acquiring the returning player rights to Charles Matthews and a second-round pick in the 2026 NBA G League Draft (via the Capital City Go-Go). In exchange, the Valley Suns trade Paul Watson to the Hustle. Matthews (6'-6", 205 pounds) averaged 2.7 points over 13 games with the Memphis Hustle on 45.2% shooting during the 2024-25 season. He has played in a total of 80 games over four years in the NBA G League. The Chicago... Full Story

Rattlers Add Wide Receiver and Lineman to 2026 Roster

January 13, 2026 - GLENDALE, Arizona - The Arizona Rattlers continue to bolster their 2026 roster signing an imposing wide receiver and an offensive lineman as preseason camp approaches. Sergio Morancy Morancy, 6-3, 200 pounds, wide receiver, played four years at the University of Northern Iowa earning first-team All-Missouri Valley Football Conference honors in 2024. In his senior season, Morancy played in all 12 games and caught 37 passes for a team-high 543 yards and seven touchdowns. He scored four to... Full Story

Rattlers Sign Veteran DB, Kick Returner

January 12, 2026 - GLENDALE, Arizona - The Arizona Rattlers have signed IFL veteran and former NFL, CFL and USFL signee Devin Hafford for the 2026 season. Hafford played six games with the Fishers Freight last season before being traded to the San Diego Strike Force. With the Freight, two of his nine kickoff returns went for touchdowns. He added another return for a TD with San Diego. Defensively, the 5-11, 205-pound defensive back, recorded a total of 60 tackles, 4.5 of those for losses, and he also interce... Full Story

Top IFL Rookie Re-Signs with Rattlers

January 7, 2026 - GLENDALE, Arizona - Ron Brown Jr., the IFL's top offensive rookie in 2025, has re-signed with the Arizona Rattlers. Brown rushed for a team-high 557 yards with 23 rushing touchdowns for the No. 3 offense in the league in 2025. He also caught 32 passes for another 299 yards and five TDs. "Ron Brown Jr. brings versatility, reliability, and production to our offense," said Head Coach Kevin Guy. "He proved last season he can impact the game in multiple ways, and we're confident he'll build on ... Full Story

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