Finley Returns for 09-10 season

[loveforthegame]

He'll be traded or he'll play about 10 mpg. Either way, nothing to get your boxers in a wad about. (this is for my husband)

You didn't hear we're doomed now? He could be traded or retire in the next 10 minutes and we'll get posts about how we'll never win another championship because he once wore a Spurs jersey.

[benefactor]

http://spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=103083

In the words of Marcus Bryant...."Well worship it and stroke your to it then."

[loveforthegame]

does this affect our free agency plans? can we now not offer the full mle or something or does it not affect our salary towards FA's at all? serious question

If Pop and RC are to be believed they've been given the green light to load the roster up even if it means paying the LT.

Surely they were prepared for Finley possibly picking his option up so I'm not sure why that would change now.

[ElNono]

[baseline bum]

Goodbye LLE.

[DPG21920]

Exactly. People are acting like this throws some kind of major wrench into the Spurs plans. The Spurs knew Finley's situation and made moves accordingly. I highly doubt this changed anything one way or the other.

It might have made Holt frown a little, but I would bet it did not make him flinch with regards to whatever plans they have.

[bigdog]

As much as I love Finley, I didn't really want him back, but, either he's going to be traded, or he's going to play in limited minutes. Even if he isn't traded, I probably wouldn't mind him for limited minutes.

So...I guess....Welcome back, Finley.

[benefactor]

I wish I was at home so I could take a couple of big gulps out of my Crown bottle. Let's hope that some sort of trade is in the works.

[Mr. Body]

He'll be traded or he'll play about 10 mpg. Either way, nothing to get your boxers in a wad about. (this is for my husband)

100% agreed. Man there are a lot of whiny es in here. The player option was as good as set in stone. The Spurs probably even asked him to come back.

[ElNono]

Onto July 1st... I mean, tomorrow.

[Marcus Bryant]

So this allows the Spurs to make a trade using Bonner and Finley instead of using Mason. How is that bad news?

[Ace9]

Well, on the bright side we get a proven vet; someone that should be effective for a short time in the game, nothing more....please Pop? It seems like we can trade him anyways.

[MoSpur]

This dude here better not play Finley as much as he did last year.

[Whisky Dog]

The opponents ppg in 2009/10 just shot up by 6. Thanks you bas .

[coyotes_geek]

Meh. What's done is done. Let's go get that big man and we can worry about what to do with Finley later.

[benefactor]

Goodbye LLE.

Yup. So much for adding depth. But hey...we have an old, slow chucker in the locker room that will give us some good veteran leadership.

[baseline bum]

Damn you timvp for ever giving me the hope that Finley knew it was over in his post-playoff-exit interview.

FVCK

[lefty]

This dude here better not play Finley as much as he did last year.

He will

We got RJ, we got a healthy Manu back, but no, no, Pop will leave jump-shooting old fart on the court

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Put down your clubs people...

The baby seals had nothing to do with this.

So this allows the Spurs to make a trade using Bonner and Finley instead of using Mason. How is that bad news?

[baseline bum]

Fin blows!

[timvp]

I would like to personally welcome Michael Finley back for the 2009-10 NBA season. I believe that his veteran savvy, quick wit, professionalism, dedication and leadership will be invaluable as the San Antonio Spurs attempt to win their fifth NBA championship in franchise history. I thank him for the three great years he's already provided the organization and offer a toast to many more fruitful years to come.

Thank you.

[dbestpro]

So he'll be included in a trade. BFD. The board's hysteria is a bit much.

Agreed. He probably was told that a trade could happen. In the end the money was the key as this is proably his last paycheck.

This could signal a trade for our big man (plus Bonner, Mason) or a sign and trade.

[lefty]

I would like to personally welcome Michael Finley back for the 2009-10 NBA season. I believe that his veteran savvy, quick wit, professionalism, dedication and leadership will be invaluable as the San Antonio Spurs attempt to win their fifth NBA championship in franchise history. I thank him for the three great years he's already provided the organization and offer a toast to many more fruitful years to come.

Thank you.

Talk about being politically correct

[benefactor]

So this allows the Spurs to make a trade using Bonner and Finley instead of using Mason. How is that bad news?

Will that happen though? I learned a long time ago not to trust Pop with Finley. I have a sick gut feeling that he will see Fin as too valueable to trade.

[baseline bum]

Too old!