Mills (illness) is off the Clippers' injury report ahead of Saturday's Game 1 against the Nuggets, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
Mills missed the last four games of the regular season while battling an illness, but he's recovered enough from that bout to be available for Saturday's contest. He saw sparse minutes off the bench for much of the season, but Mills brings veteran experience that the Clippers could lean on during their postseason run.
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Clippers' Patty Mills: Won't play Sunday
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Mills (illness) is out for Sunday's game against the Warriors.
Mills will miss a fourth straight game due to illness. It's unclear if he'll be ready to play once the playoffs start, but even if he is, he shouldn't have a big role in the rotation.
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Clippers' Patty Mills: Won't suit up Friday
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Mills (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Kings, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Mills will miss his third straight game due to an illness, though his absence shouldn't cause any major waves in the rotation. The veteran guard's last opportunity to feature during the regular season will come Sunday against the Warriors.
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Clippers' Patty Mills: Another absence coming
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Mills (illness) will not play Wednesday against Houston, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
Mills has been used sparingly this season. The veteran guard's absence will have little impact on the rotation.
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Clippers' Patty Mills: Ruled out Tuesday
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Mills (illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Spurs.
Mills was a late addition to the injury report before being ruled out, and his next chance to play will come Wednesday against the Rockets. The veteran guard's absence shouldn't cause any major waves in the Clippers' rotation.
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Clippers' Patty Mills: Questionable with illness
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Mills is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Spurs with an illness.
The veteran guard is a late addition to the injury report, which doesn't bode well for his chances of being available Tuesday. However, Mills' potential absence wouldn't have a major impact on the Clippers' rotation against San Antonio.
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Clippers' Patty Mills: On fire in late-game cameo
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Mills posted 14 points (3-4 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT) and was charged with two fouls while playing the final 6:45 of Friday's 132-100 win over the Nets.
With the Clippers building a commanding 36-point lead after three quarters, head coach Tyronn Lue pulled most of the team's key rotation players from the game early in the fourth quarter, allowing Mills to finish the contest. The 36-year-old guard caught fire during his abbreviated time on the court, achieving a new season-high scoring total. Despite the big outing off the bench, Mills is unlikely to crack the rotation in competitive games anytime soon, as the Clippers value him mostly as a vetmainlyeader in the locker room than as an on-court contributor.
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Clippers' Patty Mills: Off injury report for Tuesday
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Mills is off the injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against the Lakers, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
After getting traded to the Clippers on Saturday and missing Sunday's game against the Raptors, Mills will be in uniform and be available to make his team debut Tuesday. However, most of Los Angeles' roster is healthy against the Lakers, so it's not a guarantee the veteran guard even sees the floor.
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Clippers' Patty Mills: Won't debut Sunday
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Mills won't make his Clippers debut Sunday against the Raptors with his trade from Utah not yet finalize, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
Mills was involved in a four-player deal Saturday, with Drew Eubanks also heading to Los Angeles and P.J. Tucker, Mo Bamba, a 2030 second-round pick and cash going back to Utah. Neither Mills nor Eubanks will join the team ahead of Sunday's game in Toronto, but both players could be cleared to make their Clippers debuts Tuesday versus the Lakers at the Intuit Dome. Mills averaged 15.3 minutes per game over his 17 appearances with Utah this season, but he may not be in line for a regular spot in the LA rotation.
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Clippers' Patty Mills: Shipped to LA
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The Clippers acquired Mills and Drew Eubanks from the Jazz on Saturday in exchange for P.J. Tucker, Mo Bamba, a 2030 second-round pick and cash, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Mills didn't fit Utah's youth movement, so he will now have an opportunity to compete for backup minutes for a Clippers team in the playoff race. The 36-year-old guard averaged 4.4 points, 1.2 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 15.3 minutes across 17 appearances with the Jazz. Mills was inefficient during his limited opportunities in Utah, shooting just 34.2 percent from the field and 29.8 percent from three-point range.
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Jazz's Patty Mills: Nails three triples off bench
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Mills totaled 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-4 3Pt) and one assist over 13 minutes during Wednesday's 117-112 loss to the Hornets.
Mills didn't log a single minute from Nov. 12 through Jan. 4 but has now appeared in five of Utah's last six outings. The veteran guard's uptick in playing time can largely be attributed to the absences of Collin Sexton (rest), Jordan Clarkson (foot) and Johnny Juzang (hand). However, Mills has struggled with his efficiency over this span, shooting just 34.2 percent from the field and 30.8 percent from three.
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Jazz's Patty Mills: Season-high nine points Thursday
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Mills totaled nine points (3-7 FG, 3-6 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal in 16 minutes during Thursday's 106-88 loss to San Antonio.
Mills set a season-high mark in points Thursday, and he also recorded his fourth consecutive game with a steal. The veteran point guard has reached double figures in playing time every game, but he is shooting only 35.3 percent from the field thus far. Through five regular-season outings, Mills has averaged 3.2 points, 0.8 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 0.8 steals across 15.6 minutes per game.
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Jazz's Patty Mills: Available to make Utah debut
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Mills (rest) is available for Tuesday's preseason game versus the Kings, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.
Mills has yet to see any action this preseason. However, with Isaiah Collier (hamstring) out, Mills could see some minutes in his first outing for Utah.
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Jazz's Patty Mills: Sitting out Saturday
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Mills (rest) has been ruled out of Saturday's preseason game versus the Spurs, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports.
Mills will miss another preseason contest due to rest, and it is unclear how much the veteran will see the floor before the start of the regular season. The 36-year-old's next chance to suit up will come Tuesday versus the Kings.
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Jazz's Patty Mills: Good to go Thursday
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Mills (rest) is available for Thursday's preseason game versus the Mavericks, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
Mills hasn't seen any action during the team's first two preseason contests. However, the veteran guard isn't dealing with any injury and is available to play Thursday.
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Jazz's Patty Mills: Doesn't see floor Monday
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Mills didn't play in Monday's 122-113 preseason win over the Rockets.
Mills missed Friday's preseason opener against the NBL Breakers due to rest, and it is likely that the vet was given another rest day against Houston. The 36-year-old is expected to come off the bench this season while mentoring the club's young talent in the backcourt, consisting of Keyonte George, Isaiah Collier, Johnny Juzang and Jason Preston. Mills' next chance to play will come Thursday against the Mavericks.
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Jazz's Patty Mills: Won't suit up Friday
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Mills (rest) will not play against the NBL Breakers in Friday's preseason opener, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
Mills will not suit up Friday, though it is expected that it's nothing more than a rest day for the veteran. The 36-year-old's next chance to suit up during the preseason will come Monday versus the Rockets.
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Jazz's Patty Mills: Joins Utah on one-year deal
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Mills and the Jazz agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million contract Wednesday, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.
The deal is fully guaranteed and Mills will reunite with coach Will Hardy in what will be the point guard's 16th NBA season. Mills looked sharp during the Paris Olympics for Australia, and he'll be a valuable veteran addition to the Utah locker room.
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Patty Mills: Chips in 19 points in win
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Mills dropped 19 points (6-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two assists, two steals and one rebound across 29 minutes in Australia's 92-80 win over Spain in the Paris Olympics on Saturday.
Mills has been one of Australia's top options, and that continues to be the case in his fourth Olympic appearance for the Boomers. The 35-year-old impressed against Spain, and the squad will count on his veteran leadership and scoring ability in two remaining group-phase matchups against Canada and Greece. Mills is coming off a lackluster NBA season during which he played in a combined 32 regular-season games for Atlanta and Miami, and he averaged 4.0 points, 1.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists across 13.0 minutes per game. Mills may be able to show NBA clubs why he deserves a roster spot, and Australia's success in the Olympic Games could be a considerable factor.
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Heat's Patty Mills: Pops for nine points in loss
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Mills closed Monday's 102-88 loss to Boston in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with nine points (3-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), one rebound and one assist in 22 minutes.
Mills played a few extra minutes in the loss as the Heat fell to the Celtics in Game 4. Although they managed to win away from home in Game 2, there is a decent chance this series will come to an end Wednesday. Beyond this season, it's hard to see Mills having any sustainable fantasy value.
