Finley's contract

[Budkin]

Was anyone able to determine the true length of Finley's contract? I'm loving his game and his role with the team and would like to see him stay here whether we win it all or not.

[Dre_7]

3 years.

[Budkin]

Sweet, thanks.

[Pandaemonaeon]

Anyway, he'll still be due over $40 million from Cuban next summer. How large could his demands be? Maybe he just wants to be able to walk if it doesn't work out for him.

He's paid $5-million by Cuban in annual increments ($6.5-million in total) so he's not exactly making a ton of money yearly as he used to. If this truly is a one-year deal and he gets what he wants (a ring) before the season ends, then there's a strong likelihood he'll be looking for a slight increase in salary.

[PM5K]

Whatever the case, I think Michael Finley has been everything we've asked of him.

During the regular season Michael Finley almost single handedly won five games for our team, and with the close race we had with Dallas for home court, those games made all the difference.

In the Playoffs he is averaging about ten points per, on forty-six and thirty-five percent shooting. He's of course also a decent rebounder and a good free throw shooter.

His defense however does leave something to be desired...

I wouldn't want to see NVE re-signed unless he actually does something in the Playoffs, and for the most part he really hasn't, and I believe I've read he is retiring anyhow.

I think getting younger and more athletic by trading Barry for Smith while still having the experience and maturity of Michael Finley would be great for this team.

[bubsdaddy]

As a Mavs fan, I hoped Fin would have a horrible season and an even worse playoffs even though I personally respect him and appreciate what he did in Dallas. By his performance this year and the small price you paid for him, it looks to me like you guys should send us a Thank You note.

[badmagic]

As a Mavs fan, I hoped Fin would have a horrible season and an even worse playoffs even though I personally respect him and appreciate what he did in Dallas. By his performance this year and the small price you paid for him, it looks to me like you guys should send us a Thank You note.

Thank You Note? Spurs didn't ask the Mavs the release Finley so he could come play for the Spurs, the Mavs released Finley and the Spurs picked him up. Mavs lose is the Spurs gain. . . . so I wouldn't expect a Thank You note anytime soon.

[LEONARD]

http://www.hoopshype.com/salaries/san_antonio.htm

[bubsdaddy]

Mavs lose is the Spurs gain

Yep...my point exactly.