Finley's contract

[tempest186]

I have read in several articles conflicting reports about the length of Finley's contract. Is there any confirmation released about this yet?

[Kori Ellis]

Most places say "multi-year" and not more specific. Interestingly enough, Patricia's basketball (which is normally accurate) says one year.

If it comes out in an Express-News article, then I'd trust it.

[Kori Ellis]

FoxSports says it's one year as well.

Michael Finley surprisingly signed a one-year, $2.67 million contract to play with the defending champion San Antonio Spurs Thursday, following Nick Van Exel's contract three days earlier.

What this really means: As if the Spurs weren't strong enough ... now they've added an exceptional shooter and runner in Finley, and a tough, smart and resilient point guard in Van Exel — still a fearless and clutch 3-point shooter. The Finley signing, in particular, was a tough blow to the Miami Heat, who appeared to be the leading candidates to sign him. Instead, it's hard to fathom anyone else even competing with the Spurs in the West, while the Heat will struggle with the two-time defending East champion Detroit Pistons, New Jersey Nets, and the rapidly improving young teams in the East that could cause more problems than anyone anticipated.

[timvp]

95% of the time I see it listed, it's listed as a one-year contract.

That makes things very interesting. What sucks is that if the Spurs re-sign him next year, they are going to have to use the MLE because they don't have his bird rights.

I'm guessing his agent was pushing for the one-year contract because it pretty much screws over the Spurs.

[Dex]

[ducks]

this could be intersting because would you take finley or SCOLA next year

[mcdunk]

this could be intersting because would you take finley or SCOLA next year

The Spurs need Finley more than they need Scola with this team. Scola can wait as he has been doing. He had his chance before Oberto landed.

[ducks]

I am talking about next year
if nazr does not resign then this could get intersting

[mcdunk]

I am talking about next year
if nazr does not resign then this could get intersting

I am too. Right now we have an influx at the C position. If Rasho is not traded then we will be fine without Nazr and without Scola if it means retaining Finley IMO.

[ducks]

well there is no need to discuss this to much now because ALOT with happen before then

oberta could be in the doghouse or he could be a star
rasho could be traded
nazr could be resigned

[Dre_7]

So no one knows for sure how long it is at this moment?

If not, when will we know?

I hope he plays more then just one year for SA!

[Marcus Bryant]

Yeah, no reason to be critical of the Spurs if they let Devin walk.

[Kori Ellis]

So no one knows for sure how long it is at this moment?

If not, when will we know?

I hope he plays more then just one year for SA!

Well the Spurs never announce terms. But if it's in the Express-News at some point, then I'd trust it.

[Dre_7]

Well the Spurs never announce terms. But if it's in the Express-News at some point, then I'd trust it.

So basically no one will be absolutly sure until you hear it from Express-News?

[exstatic]

One year also means that he, and his bargain contract, cannot be traded.

[timvp]

So if the Spurs let Devin walk, they'll be faced with the challenge of signing MF, NVE and whatever other free agent they want next offseason with the MLE. Their only backup swingman will be an aging Brent Barry.

Outstanding.

[Kori Ellis]

So basically no one will be absolutly sure until you hear it from Express-News?

Well the Spurs never officially announce terms, so you won't even be absolutely sure then.

[Dre_7]

I just hope he stays for more then one year. I am going to get his Jersey as soon as I can. I would hate to buy it and then have him leave at the end of the year.

[marcus]

If Finley signs only for one year i say he is a er. Seriously, he will really screw us for the next off-season.

Besides this would affect Brent Barry's situation since if we trade him now and next season Finley is out then we will be left with anything.

[ducks]

Yeah, no reason to be critical of the Spurs if they let Devin walk.

better letting him walk then nash or finely

[ChumpDumper]

We get Finley for half price and we're ing about the fact he might want more next season.

Cuban must be behind it all.

Did we get angry at Bowen for doing the same?

[JUUOT]

So if the Spurs let Devin walk, they'll be faced with the challenge of signing MF, NVE and whatever other free agent they want next offseason with the MLE. Their only backup swingman will be an aging Brent Barry.

Outstanding.

Do they need the MLE to sign their draft picks (scola, javtokas)

Dont they have the LLE or did they use it without me noticing?

I still think they will add a swingman for this season. be it big dog for a year (they would consequently have his birds right?) or a young project like barnes (if finley is here for only a year it makes sense).

Concerning NVE, he can either stay for minimum a second year or be replaced by a more mature beno

[thispego]

even if finleys current deal is for 1 year, how hard would it be to sign him to an extension next off-season??? Free-agents seem to really love it after coming here and seemingly would love to stay as long as the Spurs wil have them. What are we looking at maybe dishing out to Fin at the end of this season to keep him around?

[Kori Ellis]

If Finley signs only for one year i say he is a er. Seriously, he will really screw us for the next off-season.

If the contract is only one-year, then that's what the Spurs offered him. Why are you calling him a er?

[ChumpDumper]

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.