August 22, 2008 Petteri Koponen has decided to sign a four-year deal with Italian team Virtus Bologna, according to Blazers Edge. Koponen said, "This is a dream come true for me. I have signed a four year deal with Virtus Bologna, which includes a pretty good buy-out to NBA, that we were able to negogiate. Salary is as good as it would've been in the NBA."
August 19, 2008 The Blazers are still holding off on a decision on Petteri Koponen, battling to earn consideration for one of the final roster spots in Portland, according to The Columbian. GM Kevin Pritchard said he wants to wait until Nate McMillan returns from the Olympics before making a decision.
