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I agree. But, what if they cant get Devin and/or Big Dogg, and Dallas waives Finley. Then what???
I say, in that situation, get Finley for the min. if they can convince him. Why not? He would be good off the bench, ala Big Dogg.
But we shall see.
Bring back BigDog and Devin!
eff Finley!
I agree. But, what if they cant get Devin and/or Big Dogg, and Dallas waives Finley. Then what???
I say, in that situation, get Finley for the min. if they can convince him. Why not? He would be good off the bench, ala Big Dogg.
But we shall see.
http://www.floridatoday.com/apps/pbc...507280323/1002
Magic assistant general manager Otis Smith shot down a rumor out of Dallas that the Magic might trade several players with expiring contracts for veteran shooting guard Michael Finley.
Smith confirmed Mavericks' president Donn Nelson approached him about the trade, but the Magic quickly turned it down because Finley is still owed $51.8 million over the next three years.
Scheduled to make $15.9 million in the upcoming season, Finley could interest the Magic if Dallas releases him under the "amnesty" clause in the league's new agreement.
Teams are allowed to release one player before October 1 and avoiding paying luxuty tax on that salary.
"I had a conversation with Donnie (Nelson), but I have no interest in the length of Finley's contract and the $52 million he's still owed," Smith said. "Would we have an interest if he's an amnesty release? I can't say now.
"But I have no interest in getting rid of our expiring contracts and taking on another big contract like that. It's kind of funny to me that (Mavericks owner Mark) Cuban is looking to cut payroll rather than add it."
Orlando's contracts with Kelvin Cato ($8.6 million), Doug Christie ($8.2 million), Tony Battie ($5.2 million), Stacey Augmon ($1.8 million) and Mario Kasun ($750,000) come off the books after this season.To obtain Finley, the Magic would have to come within 25 percent plus $100,000 of the $15.9 million he is due next season.
Christie is also a candidate to be released by the Magic under the "amnesty" rule, because of his high salary and demand to be traded. Such a move would save the Magic, a team expected to pay luxury tax because of their $72 million payroll, the tax on Christie's $8.2 million salary.
However, Smith reiterated he has no plans to trade or release the shooting guard, who is coming off major ankle surgery. Christie, unhappy in Orlando after being acquired from Sacramento in January, has requested a trade to a West Coast team.
"Our goal is still to have him in training camp with us," Smith said. "Whether he wants out or not, we still think he can be an asset to this team."
getting Christie shld make Dallas a better team, defensively.Christie is also a candidate to be released by the Magic under the "amnesty" rule, because of his high salary and demand to be traded. Such a move would save the Magic, a team expected to pay luxury tax because of their $72 million payroll, the tax on Christie's $8.2 million salary
Is it just me... or is Christie overrated defensively?
2-3 years ago he was one of the best perimeter defenders in the NBA. Age and Injuries have slowed him down though.
I like Finley more than Dirk...
then your an idiot.
No.....
Not really...
You're an idiot
The Mavs (under Don Nelson) have always had a variety of scoring options, but Finley and Dirk have always been the major guns. The increase in Dirk's scoring can be more attributed to Nash's departure. The effect of that increase in Dirk's scoring has very little to do with with Finley's offensive drop off (which actually started 3 years ago).
Finley has still takes the same volume of shots, except the majority of which come from the perimeter - which means he's shooting a lower percentage. I've watched my share of Mavs games and while he may have his occasional moments, during the season, I've watched him repeatedly "clang shots off the back rim" when he's not on - especially in the playoffs. Because his knees no longer permit him to take his opponent off the dribble, he is simply unable and unwilling to get easier shots in the flow of the offense.
Furthermore because there is no low-post threat on this team, his perimeter shots are harder to come by. So if you think Finley is still the same guy he was 9 years ago and his skills have not declined, you're sadly misguided.
Anyone who has watched this guy over he past several seasons knows this wonderfully, talented players has now been reduced to a standstill, fall-away jump shooter, who has always been a defensive liability, is very is to defend and now doesn't shoot consistently enough to warrant consideration as a reliable, offensive weapon.
The Mavs may be left with no other option other than to release him. I'm simply saying don't get too caught up thinking he'll be a perfect fit for us because you're not getting the player you saw several years ago.
Besides, we've already have better options - Devin Brown and Big Dog.
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