The Pitbulls have reached a deal with the Lava that will send Girik Ruple, and a season 36, 1st round draft pick to the Lava in exchange for Deepankar Honan, Gladville Verdino, and a season 36, 2nd round draft pick.

Ruple averaged 19.8 PPG, 3.3 rebounds and 0.7 assists in 28.2 minutes per game. Verdino averaged 7.8 PPG, 1.9 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 18.4 minutes per game.