PETTERI KOPONEN RUMORS

Petteri Koponen: Will Trail Blazers fans ever see the Finnish guard?

In a recent interview with the Finnish newspaper Ilta-Sanomat, point guard Petteri Koponen says he feels he is being held 'hostage' by the Trail Blazers organization.
Via oregonlive.com  |  June 16, 2011

Is Petteri Koponen being ‘held hostage?’

Petteri Koponen (pictured above, left), a native of Finland, is a well-regarded guard who was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers in 2007. He has yet to sign with the team, but that doesn't mean he doesn't want to play for Portland. He'd like to play for whatever other NBA team would take him, actually, but because Portland holds his rights, his NBA options are limited...
Via Ball Don't Lie  |  June 16, 2011

Petteri Koponen Watch: It's a Wrap! Edition

Hippo's latest Petteri Koponen Watch installment just arrived in the mail. As always it was reeking of fish and soggy from being written in a sauna...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  May 31, 2010

Petteri Koponen Watch: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Edition

Petteri Koponen has taken his boldest step yet to prove that he will fit in perfectly with the Blazers: he got injured. Hippo's words after the totally related video clip...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  April 23, 2010

Petteri Koponen Watch: Remember Me? Edition

This Koponen update brought to you by Hippo is inspiring. It makes me want to write a blog entry of my own someday (maybe). First off, The Finnagler has been named Serie A Player of the Week ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  April 04, 2010

Petteri Koponen Watch: Keepin' It Steady Edition

There is only one way to prepare for Hippo's latest update. DINOSHARK! His words after the shark. Last three weeks have gone by quietly in the Blazers' Italian front...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  March 20, 2010

Petteri Koponen Watch: Where Do We Go From Here? Edition

No word on how Koponen is copin'-in (ha) with Team Finland getting clubbed like some Saimaa Ringed Seal pups on the ice by Team U-S-A. Thanks to Hippo, we do know that Koponen has solidified his place as one of the top guards in Italian Serie A...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 26, 2010

Petteri Koponen Watch: The NBA Awaits Edition

Pay attention to this one, because Koponen-Blazer things could be happening. Koponen, still just 21, has established himself as one of the better combo-guards in Serie A...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 08, 2010

Petteri Koponen Watch: Enter Scoonie Penn Edition

When Andre Collins, the lone soul standing between Petteri Koponen and the starting point guard position for Virtus Bologna, went down with a hand injury, spontaneous celebration broke out in the streets of Espoo. Finally, Koponen would get to hold the reigns. No more playing out of position. No more hindrances to his development. This was the opportunity Koponen and his dedicated...
Via Bleacher Report  |  September 27, 2009

Blaze of Glory - 2/4/09

The Blaze of Glory is your almost-daily link list of Blazer ridiculousness and info. If you ever have anything to add to it, make sure to drop us a line unless your name is Dwight Jaynes. (Kidding!)At times, I still think Portland should have taken KD.  [Bleacher Report] A Portland point guard on the move to Orlando?  [Les Gehrett]
Via Blaze of Love  |  February 04, 2009
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