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Patty Mills has averaged 11.3 minutes per game over the course of his four-year NBA career; he's had a lot of time to kill while serving as a backup guard on the Portland Trail Blazers and San Antonio Spurs. Luckily, he has used that time wisely, honing and developing a towel-waving game that ranks among the NBA's best and most varied. Yahoo! Sports

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Backup point guard Patrick Mills, out for two games with a sprained right ankle, says he hopes he can return to practice Monday morning. “It was a little one, just a scratch,” Mills said. “I’m fine.” Barring a setback in practice over the next five days, it’s likely Mills will be activated for the Spurs’ next preseason game, Saturday in Miami. San Antonio Express-News

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CAA Sports has signed San Antonio Spurs guard Patty Mills for representation. A team of agents, led by NBA player agent Steven Heumann, will represent him. Mills was formerly represented by Aaron Goodwin. Sports Business Daily

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Mills, a guard for the NBA San Antonio Spurs, sank a 3-pointer at the final buzzer to deliver Russia's first loss of the Olympics 82-80. That last-second stunner has sparked the Aussies' imagination about the chances of delivering the NBA superstars a setback for the ages. "We have no choice. We have to believe that we can win," Mills said. "We're going into the next game with all we've got. Going into the quarter- finals and going against the United States, it's amazing to me. "There's a different feel, a different vibe, a different belief in ourselves for our goal to be reached." Rappler

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Patty Mills' 39-point haul against Great Britain has pumped up his teammates and inspired tweeters to get #Boomers trending in Australia on Sunday. The Boomers came from behind in the third quarter to smash Britain 106-75, securing their spot in the quarter-finals. Boomers player Joe Ingles tweeted his jubilation after the game: "So proud to be an Aussie and especially a Boomer!! Love playing with these guys and for my country! So proud of our team tonight! Maybe the best second half I have been apart (sic) of! Onto the next one... #boomers" Mark Worthington tweeted: "Love being an Aussie. True fighting spirit. Best when our backs are against the wall. Love being a BOOMER!!!!! #London2012" West Australian

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The Aussies, as usual, are known for playing a physical game even without Bogut in support of lead guard Patty Mills, who is sure to see the ball a ton to make up for the limited role he has in San Antonio. Aussie big man David Andersen has a key role and ample motivation, with sources close to the former Rocket/Raptor/Hornet telling ESPN.com that Andersen hopes to play his way back into the NBA with his showing at this tournament. ESPN.com

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Australian star Patrick Mills has revealed he has been the victim of racial taunts during his career but the proud indigenous athlete says the insults have inspired him to reach his basketball dreams. Sydney Morning Herald

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Patrick Mills: "Things are said [on and off the court] when you grow up, but you don't let it beat you and let your playing do the talking. And the more success I can hopefully achieve, that's my way of sending a reply ... It's died off the further I've gone through my career, but that's the stuff that makes me want to be a role model, it's my way of giving back." Sydney Morning Herald

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Mark Deeks: Patrick Mills re-signed for the value of his qualifying offer ($1,085,120), with a $1,133,950 player option year for 2013-14. Twitter

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The San Antonio Spurs today announced that they have re-signed guard Patty Mills. Per club policy details of the contract were not released. “Patty came in and impressed us from the moment he joined us last season,” Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich said. “He gives us some added depth at the guard position and we are excited to have him back in San Antonio.” NBA.com

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Jeff McDonald: Some housecleaning news from tonight: Buford says Spurs have extended qualifying offers to restricted FAs Danny Green, Patty Mills Twitter

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In a move long expected, and one that does not necessarily guarantee his departure from the Spurs, backup guard Patrick Mills has declined a second-year option with the team. San Antonio Express-News

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Mills will return to Australia tomorrow to join the Boomers in their Olympic training camp in Melbourne on Tuesday. But before he concentrates on leading the team's bid for its first Olympic medal, he will decide if he remains with the San Antonio Spurs in the world's best league. The Age

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''I feel like I need to do my due diligence and really go and see what there is to make sure I explore every option,'' Mills said. ''But in saying that, I really enjoy being in San Antonio and being part of that program. I definitely want it done soon and that is what I'm trying to do so that I can get it out of the way and go to London with a clear head with the Boomers.'' The Age

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The Australian Boomers men’s national basketball team have received a massive boost with Basketball Australia (BA) today confirming that NBA star Patty Mills will be available to play in the Boomers three-match series against Greece in Victoria later this month, known as The Farewell Series: Basketball’s Road to London. NBL.com.au

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Jeff McDonald: Patty Mills confirms he has signed a two-year deal with the Spurs. He's on board for the rest of this season and next. Twitter

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Patrick Mills, an Australian national and former Portland Trail Blazer, was in uniform at last Tuesday against the Suns, his immigration hurdles cleared. Mills, 23, originally signed a two-year deal with the Spurs last week but could not play or practice until he obtained a work visa. That process ended Monday in Mexico City, where Mills spent six days organizing paperwork to get cleared. He met the Spurs in Phoenix later that afternoon. “It was a long wait,” Mills said. “But it will be worth the wait, I think.” San Antonio Express-News

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Regarded as one of the quickest guards in the NBA, the 6-foot Mills could be in line for immediate minutes backing up All-Star point guard Tony Parker. “Whatever the role is, it’s just for me to make the most of it,” said Mills, who played two seasons in Portland. “Being that point guard, it’s to push the ball, keep the tempo up when I do get in there.” San Antonio Express-News

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The San Antonio Spurs today announced that they have signed guard Patrick Mills. Per club policy details of the contract were not released. Mills, a 6-0, 185-pound product out of St. Mary's (CA), was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers with the 55th overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft. In two seasons with the Blazers, Mills appeared in 74 games, averaging 5.1 points and 1.5 assists in 11.1 minutes. He has a career- mark of .358 (47-133) from three-point range. NBA.com

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Mills, an Australia native who could be in line for immediate minutes behind All-Star point guard Tony Parker, is eager to resume his NBA career, his agent said Thursday. “It shouldn't be too much longer,” agent Aaron Goodwin said. “There is a deal in principle. He just has to get a visa.” San Antonio Express-News

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