LAS VEGAS (March 9, 2026) — The Las Vegas Desert Dogs were active ahead of the National Lacrosse League trade deadline on Monday, completing a series of roster moves aimed at strengthening the club’s future.
The team executed multiple trades involving veteran players while adding defensive depth and acquiring several draft picks, including a first-round selection, as part of a broader effort to build long-term roster flexibility.
OFFICIAL TRADES
- Marshal King was traded to the Vancouver Warriors for a conditional 2027 4th Round Selection.
- Casey Wilson was traded to the Halifax Thunderbirds for Defensemen Tyson Bell, a 2026 1st Round Pick and a 2027 2nd Round Pick.
- Josh Jackson was traded to the Toronto Rock for a 2027 3rd Round Selection.
- Justin Sykes was traded to the Ottawa Black Bears for a 2026 4th Round Selection.
- The Desert Dogs received defensemen Zach Young from the Oshawa FireWolves for a 2026 2nd Round Selection (via Oshawa.)
OUR NEW DRAFT PICKS
2026: 1st Round Draft Pick (Halifax) and a 4th Round Draft Pick (Ottawa)
2027: 2nd Round Pick (Halifax), 3rd Round Pick (Toronto), and a conditional 4th Round Pick (Vancouver, if Marshal King appears on the 21 Man Roster at any point during the 2025-26 or 2026-27 season, the pick will become Vancouver's 2027 3rd round pick)
COMING TO VEGAS
Defenseman Tyson Bell will be arriving from the Halifax Thunderbirds. This season, he leads his team with 19 caused turnovers, 66 loose-ball recoveries, and seven points (3G, 4A) in all 12 games he has played. Bell brings 10 years of NLL experience and played collegiate lacrosse at Onondaga Community College.
Joining him on defense is Zachary Young, coming over from the Oshawa FireWolves. Young has three years of NLL experience and was part of Oshawa’s 2024 NLL Finals run. He played college lacrosse at the University of North Carolina and will add a strong physical presence to the Dogs at 6-foot-3 and over 200 pounds.
LEAVING VEGAS
Marshal King was acquired from the Calgary Roughnecks in a trade back in 2022 and played 22 games spanning back to the team’s inaugural season. In those games, he scored 11 goals and added 18 assists.
Josh Jackson was signed in free agency in 2023 after playing collegiate lacrosse at the University of Indianapolis. Over his two and a half seasons with Las Vegas, he appeared in 37 games in the black and white, recording 112 loose balls and forcing 22 turnovers. He also scored nine points.
Casey Wilson was the Desert Dogs’ fourth overall selection in the first round of the 2025 NLL Entry Draft. Due to injury, he never suited up for the team.
Justin Sykes and a 2026 second-round pick were acquired at last season’s trade deadline in exchange for James Barclay. Since then, Sykes has appeared in only one game as a Desert Dog.
Peyton Rezanka was released from the practice roster.
ABOUT LAS VEGAS DESERT DOGS
The Las Vegas Desert Dogs are a professional box lacrosse team and a member of the National Lacrosse League (NLL). Known for their dedication to excellence and their passionate fanbase, the Desert Dogs have become a symbol of local pride for the city of Las Vegas and one of the most entertaining nights out. The Desert Dogs play 18 games in the regular season, 9 home games + 9 away games. All home games are played at Lee’s Family Forum located in Henderson, NV, minutes away from the Las Vegas Strip. Games can be viewed locally on FOX 5, SSSEN, YouTube TV, ESPN+ and select games on ESPN2 and ESPNU. To stay updated on all things Las Vegas Desert Dogs, visit our official website lasvegasdesertdogs.com and follow us on social media @VegasDesertDogs on Facebook, X, Instagram, Tik Tok, LinkedIn and YouTube.
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