Rudy Fernández of the Portland Trail Blazers (discuss) shows off his new three-point celebration after hitting a three point shot during the first half of Portland’s loss to the New York Knicks in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011. Rudy’s new celebration originates from When he would struggle with his three-point shot. His slump would [...]

Australia needs a healthy Patty Mills to make a big impact at this year’s FIBA World Championship in Turkey and the signs are good that that will be the case with the point guard having enjoyed a dream start to the new year. (Talk Patrick Mills and Aussie Basketball in our forum) Mills has fully [...]

After injuring himself in the beginning of training camp, turning down offers from Europe, Patty Mills’ hard work and patience has paid off after signing a two-year deal with the Portland Trailblazers. “It feels like I finally got the gorilla off my back.” Mills said. “It was a massive gorilla and there were times when [...]

With the NBA season a week away, NBA clubs are optimizing their rosters and many international players have been cut or signed this past month. The Utah Jazz cut three players, including their second round pick Goran Suton. The Houston Rockets let go of swingman Romel Beck of Mexico. Aussie Nathan Jawai was traded from [...]

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 [...]

Patrick Mills of Australia, one of the Portland Trailblzers’ 2009 NBA draft picks, broke his foot during an NBA summer league practice and will be forced to sit out the entire summer league. The former St. Mary’s college star fractured the fifth metatarsal in his right foot.  The 20-year old Mills was the 55th pick [...]

We collected some Getty Images of the international players that were present at last night’s NBA Draft.  Hope you enjoy them.  Patrick Mills seems pretty happy despite doubling his position in several mock drafts, dropping to the 55th pick. Sorry, we couldn’t find any photos of Victor Claver, Sergio Lull, and Emir Preldzic.  All three players [...]