Vipers Acquire Jonathan Pierre
Published on February 19, 2026 under NBA G League (G League)
Rio Grande Valley Vipers News Release
EDINBURG, Texas - The Rio Grande Valley Vipers, the NBA G League affiliate of the Houston Rockets, announced today a three-team trade with the Capital City Go-Go and the Delaware Blue Coats.
The Vipers have acquired Jonathan Pierre from Capital City. In exchange, the Go-Go will receive the returning player rights to Justin Lewis and a second-round pick in the 2027 NBA G League Draft from Delaware. Additionally, the Vipers agreed to trade Teddy Allen to the Blue Coats.
Pierre appeared in 21 games for the Go-Go this season, averaging 4.8 points and 2.7 rebounds.
During his collegiate career Pierre played in a total of 52 games from 2021-25 with Nova Southeastern, Memphis Tigers and the Belmont Bruins averaging 9.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.3 assists.
Allen joined the Vipers during the 2024-25 season. In almost two seasons and 67 games played he averaged 15.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.1 steals.
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