Michael Finley

Texas Hog · Post by **Texas Hog** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 11:03 am

I read in the paper this morning that the Mavs were looking at the possible signing of Doug Christie who would help replace some of the defense lost by the release of Micheal Finley, expected soon.

Can anyone tell me why the Mavs are considering releasing Finley? I think he's a great player and would be an exceptional pickup for any team. The only thing I can think of is that it's for financial reasons.

Jake · Post by **Jake** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 12:05 pm

The same reason Christie was released.

From what I understand, it's part of the NBA's new CBA and allows teams to recoup big chunks of salary. I think Finley was owed $30 mil or something.

I'm not sure how much of what I typed was correct but I think that's the jist of it.

Texas Hog · Post by **Texas Hog** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 12:11 pm

thanks Jake....right, if I understand it the CBA allows for a one-time release to avoid the luxury tax tag

guess what I was wondering is why wouldn't he renegotiate....or could he?

if he doesn't, some team will be lucky to pick him up (and I'd figure with a much cheaper price tag)

fredp45 · Post by **fredp45** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 11:12 pm

i believe the team still owes the player the money but once they cut them they can not pick them up until their contract is up. I think it might come off their salary cap too.

skinsfano28 · Post by **skinsfano28** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 9:48 am

he got cut last night...the rule is that the owner doesnt lose any money because of the luxury tax, but his salary still counts against the cap. therefore, they can still go out and sign players over the cap but the salary value is augmented and it can get a team into trouble, but with christie's salary it shouldnt be a problem.

Texas Hog · Post by **Texas Hog** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 3:31 pm

any rumors as to who may be interested in Finley?

skinsfano28 · Post by **skinsfano28** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 8:27 pm

miami, the lakers, nuggets, detroit, san antonio and phoenix

Jake · Post by **Jake** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 11:32 pm

Finley's a Spur

Texas Hog · Post by **Texas Hog** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 10:02 am

that's freakin' awesome! Van Excel and now Finley! Look out for the '06 Spurs! Repeat baby!

Fios · Post by **Fios** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 10:49 am

As a Mavs fan I don't mind losing Finely all that much, I am tired of watching him take shots he has no business taking and spend one-third of the year on the bench. The flip side is that I KNOW he will burn Dallas and will be a perfect fit in San Antonio. If only they could get Nash back ... still the stupidest thing Cuban has ever done

Texas Hog · Post by **Texas Hog** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 10:51 am

I'm just if not more excited about the Van Excel signing - what a great addition to an already talented group. I have a feeling he's going to light it up from 3 pt land and open up the lane for Duncan.

Signing these two may be the end to Devon Brown in SA, however. He's a neat story and hopefully he'll get a shot somewhere else.