Aussie guard Patrick Mills is fighting for a spot on the Portland Trailblazer’s roster.

After suffering a broken foot in his first summer league practice a few months ago, the 21-year old Mills has nearly recovered from his injury and is now playing catch up.

The Blazers are stacked with young talent. They brought in Andre Miller and have returning point guards Steve Blake and Jerryd Bayless on the roster already, the question is whether they need another?

The Blazers had three point guards last season before trading Spanish guard Sergio Rodriguez in the off-season.

Portland sees something in the 5-10 speedster, and Mills is willing to risk several time-sensitive European offers at chance to play in the NBA.

”There are some offers from overseas clubs, but the goal is to play in the NBA not Europe.” Mills said. “(Portland has) kept in regular contact to see how my foot is going so at least I know they’re still keen and interested.”

“Europe is out of the question … it’s more about me marking myself in the NBA and cementing my spot there.”

Links and Resources: Mills eyes final Portland spot (Canberra Times)