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• RGV Vipers Reveal Schedule for the 2025-26 Season Play Video

  September 2, 2025 10:43 PM

  The RGV Vipers announced its full schedule for the 2025-26 season, which features 50 games total, 36 regular season games and 14 Tip-Off Tournament matches. The Vipers start the Tip-Off Tournament at home on Friday, November 7th against the Oklahoma City Blue. The team faces the Sioux Falls Skyforce... more »

• G League Suspends 2020 Season Play Video

  March 13, 2020 11:25 PM

  EDINBURG - The NBA suspending their season Wednesday night, hours later the G League following suit. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross meeting with Vipers CEO Rene Borrego to see how this impacted their organization. more »

• Vipers Top Suns, 121-101 Play Video

  March 8, 2020 11:18 PM

  EDINBURG - RGV Vipers welcoming the Suns to the valley Saturday night. Big red walking into the contest off a Friday night win over Oklahoma City. Vipers topping the Suns, 121-101. more »

• Vipers Fall to Hustle, 116-113 Play Video

  February 23, 2020 10:04 PM

  EDINBURG - Vipers welcoming the Hustle to the RGV Saturday night. Big red coming off a win Friday against Texas. Not able to capitalize, RGV falls to Memphis by three, 116-113. more »

• Back In Business: Vipers Top Texas 132-124 Play Video

  February 21, 2020 10:53 PM

  EDINBURG - The Valley's pro basketball team rallied from 17 points down to defeat Texas 132-124 Friday night. It was the Vipers' first NBA G-League game since February 1st. Rockets assignee Isaiah Hartenstein led RGV with 25 points, 16 rebounds, and four steals. The Vipers (12-23) return... more »

• Vipers Fall to Lakers, 128-113 Play Video

  February 2, 2020 7:41 PM

  EDINBURG - The RGV Vipers were at home Saturday night welcoming the South Bay Lakers. Big Red looking to bounce back after their recent home loss to Agua Caliente. Vipers chalking up their second straight L. Check out the highlights. more »

• College Park Defeats RGV 117-112 Play Video

  January 28, 2020 11:00 PM

  EDINBURG - The Valley's pro basketball team dropped a 117-112 decision to the College Park Skyhawks Tuesday night at Bert Ogden Arena. The Vipers (11-21) struggled behind the arc, making just eight of their 42 three-point attempts. Armoni Brooks led the Skyhawks (16-15) with a game high 32... more »

• Valley Basketball Teams Reflect On Kobe's Legacy Play Video

  January 27, 2020 8:49 PM

  EDINBURG - Kobe Bryant's death is being felt all over the world as his friends, family, and fans mourn the loss of the NBA legend. Valley basketball teams took time Monday to reflect on Kobe's legacy and the impact he had on the game. more »

• Vipers Drop Three Game Winning Streak Play Video

  January 19, 2020 11:01 PM

  EDINBURG - The RGV Vipers welcomed the Texas Legends to Bert Ogden Arena Saturday night. Big Red looking for their fourth straight win. Vipers win streak snapped, 123-97. more »

• Hartenstein Leads Vipers In Tuesday Win Play Video

  December 10, 2019 11:29 PM

  EDINBURG - A return to their home court proved to be just what the Vipers needed. Tuesday night, the Valley's pro basketball team snapped a three-game losing streak with a 142-128 win over Iowa. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has the update. You can watch all of the Vipers'... more »

• Vipers Break Eight Game Losing Streak Play Video

  December 1, 2019 11:19 PM

  EDINBURG - The RGV Vipers hosting the South Bay Lakers Saturday night. Big Red ending their eight game losing streak with a final score of 133-129. The Vipers on the road Monday December 2nd to meet with the Mad Ants of Fort Wayne. more »

• Santa Cruz Downs RGV 122-112 Play Video

  November 12, 2019 10:57 PM

  EDINBURG - The Valley's pro basketball dropped a 122-112 decision to the visiting Santa Cruz Warriors Tuesday night. The loss drops the Vipers to 1-2 on the season. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has the update. more »

• Vipers Drop Home Opener to Spurs, 131-124 Play Video

  November 9, 2019 11:24 PM

  EDINBURG, Texas (VIPERS) - The Rio Grande Valley Vipers (1-1) faced the Austin Spurs (1-1) at home and came up short 131-124 on Saturday night. In the first quarter Houston Rockets assignee, Isaiah Hartenstein, scored eight points to give the Vipers an 8-0 lead. The Spurs took the lead... more »

• Vipers Eager To Start Season Friday Play Video

  November 7, 2019 11:21 PM

  EDINBURG - The Vipers are hoping to become the first NBA G-League team to win back-to-back titles. They'll play their season opener Friday on the road and their home opener Saturday at Bert Ogden Arena. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has a preview. more »

• Vipers Open Training Camp In Edinburg Play Video

  October 29, 2019 10:43 PM

  EDINBURG - The Valley's pro basketball team is back in business with training camp now underway. The Vipers, who have a new head coach, are coming off their NBA G-League record, third championship. CHANNEL 5's Erica Ross has an update. more »

• Vipers Introduce New Coach and GM Play Video

  October 1, 2019 11:07 PM

  EDINBURG - The Valley's pro basketball team has a new head coach and a new general manager. Tuesday, the Vipers introduced Mahmoud Abdelfattah and Travis Stockbridge at a press conference inside Bert Ogden Arena. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has the update. more »

• 76ers Hire Vipers Coach Joseph Blair Play Video

  June 26, 2019 11:00 PM

  EDINBURG - If you do well in the NBA G-League, there's a chance the NBA comes calling. Vipers coach Joseph Blair is the latest example. Wednesday, the Philadelphia 76ers announced they hired Blair to be their new offensive assistant coach. Blair was an assistant coach for the Vipers... more »

• Vipers Celebrate Title with Fans at Pep Rally Play Video

  April 14, 2019 9:44 PM

  EDINBURG - Three. The number of titles the Rio Grande Valley Vipers have under their belts. "They have the most championships in the G-league, and it's for a reason," said Gary Payton II Joseph Blair and his team defeated the Long Island Nets Friday night to claim the... more »

• Vipers Capture Third NBA G-League Title

  April 12, 2019 11:22 PM

  LONG ISLAND, NY – The Rio Grande Valley Vipers defeated the Long Island Nets 129-112 Friday night to capture their third NBA G-League championship. Rio Grande Valley came out hot and never looked back. The Vipers scored a whopping 38 points in the first quarter while holding the... more »

• Vipers Even Series With Hot Shooting Play Video

  April 10, 2019 7:27 PM

  EDINBURG - The Vipers evened the NBA G-League Finals Tuesday night with a 127-116 win over the Long Island Nets. One of the keys to victory was how well the Valley's pro basketball team shot the ball. As a team, the Vipers made 48 percent of their three pointers. Rockets... more »

• How The West Was Won Play Video

  April 3, 2019 11:43 PM

  EDINBURG - The Vipers are two wins away from clinching their third NBA G-League title. Tuesday night, the Valley's pro basketball team used a second-quarter explosion to pull away from Santa Cruz for a 144-125 victory. CHANNEL 5's Ruben Juarez has more on the Vipers' western conference championship night. more »

• Vipers Advance To Conference Final Play Video

  March 29, 2019 11:11 PM

  EDINBURG - The Valley's pro basketball team is a win away from the NBA G-League Finals. The Vipers took out Memphis 135-118 Friday night in the western conference semifinals. Michael Frazier led RGV with a game-high 33 points. Rockets assignee Isaiah Hartenstein recorded a double-double with 22 points and 15... more »

• Vipers Open Playoffs Friday Play Video

  March 28, 2019 10:44 PM

  EDINBURG - After a first round bye, the Valley's pro basketball team opens the NBA G-League playoffs Friday night at home against the Memphis Hustle. CHANNEL 5's Ruben Juarez has more on the Vipers and their quest to take the title. more »

• Vipers Score A Friday Win Play Video

  March 8, 2019 11:19 PM

  EDINBURG - The end of the regular season is nearing for the Valley's pro basketball team. Friday night, the Vipers had seven players finish in double figures as they knocked off Stockton 117-112 at Bert Ogden Arena. The Vipers return to their home floor Saturday for a game against Sioux... more »

• Vipers Fall To Raptors 905 Play Video

  March 6, 2019 11:00 PM

  EDINBURG - The Valley's pro basketball couldn't keep up with Raptors 905 Wednesday night, dropping a 113-97 decision at Bert Ogden Arena. Rockets assignee Isaiah Hartenstein led RGV with 28 points and 17 rebounds. Fellow Rockets assignee Terrence Jones chipped in with 20 points. The Vipers (30-15) are a game... more »

• RGV Vipers Appeals Jury Decision to Pay Contest Participant Play Video

  February 21, 2019 5:51 PM

  HIDALGO – The Rio Grande Valley Vipers is appealing a jury’s decision to pay more than $250,000 to a fan who took part in a contest. The case began in 2013 when the fan was challenged to shoot a three-pointer, as well as a half-court shot within 60 seconds.... more »

• Clippers Give Vipers Second Straight Loss, 116-111 Play Video

  February 3, 2019 11:09 PM

  EDINBURG (VIPERS) - The Rio Grande Valley Vipers (22-12) fall short to the Agua Caliente Clippers (16-15), 111-116. The first quarter of play resulted in a slight lead for the Vipers, 31-22. Diamond Stone collected nine points, three rebounds while guard Michael Frazier tallied six points, two rebounds.... more »

• Vipers Slither Past Texas Legends, 129-125 Play Video

  January 26, 2019 11:10 PM

  EDINBURG - Isaiah Hartenstein scored a career high of 42 points Saturday night against the Texas Legends, helping his team continue their winning streak. Hartenstein accomplished another double-double with 42 points and 21 rebounds. With this win, RVG now have won six games in a row. ... more »

• Vipers Win 5th Straight Game Play Video

  January 8, 2019 8:58 AM

  EDINBURG - The Rio Grande Valley's G League basketball team continues to roll along after winning for the fifth straight outing on Monday. The South Bay Lakers were the opponent. CHANNEL 5's Joel Villanueva has the highlights. more »

• Vipers Take Shootout In Hidalgo Play Video

  January 10, 2017 1:17 PM

  HIDALGO – In a game that saw two D-League teams combine for over 300 points, the RGV Vipers outgunned the Santa Cruz Warriors 155-148 Monday night. Three Vipers finished with double-doubles. Gary Payton II led the Vipers with 30 points and 12 rebounds. Teammate Darius Morris tallied 29 points and... more »

• Morris Leads Vipers To Kids Day Win Play Video

  December 14, 2016 8:35 AM

  HIDALGO – The Valley’s pro basketball team got an early start Tuesday in a morning “kids day” win over Westchester 126-109. Thousands of local students looked on as former NBA player Darius Morris led the Vipers with 25 points and 12 assists. Rockets assignees Kyle Wiltjer and Chinanu Onuaku helped... more »