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[ESPN] Spurs to release Finley

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  1. Ramathorn006

    Ramathorn006 Contributing Member

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    http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4956729

    The San Antonio Spurs have agreed to release former All-Star guard Michael Finley later Monday to allow Finley to pursue opportunities with other teams, according to sources close to the situation.

    Finley was a key member of San Antonio's 2007 championship team after leaving the Spurs' longtime rivals in Dallas but has struggled to earn playing time this season from coach Gregg Popovich.

    As long as the Spurs waive the 36-year-old before midnight Monday, Finley will be eligible to play in the playoffs for another team.


    He'd fit with Cleveland.
     
    #1 Ramathorn006, Mar 1, 2010
  2. Ditty

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    they are partying in san antonio :grin:
     
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  3. emjohn

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    I highly doubt he could help anyone:
    4 pts, 1 board a game. 38% from the field, 31% from 3. Can't stay in front of anyone in the league.

    Given Manu's decline and Jefferson's abysmal season with the team, it's telling that the Spurs are just going to cut a veteran swingman.

    He's done, period.
     
    #3 emjohn, Mar 1, 2010
  4. DieHard Rocket

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    He was OUT OF BOUNDS!
     
    #4 DieHard Rocket, Mar 1, 2010
  5. ClutchCity3

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    damn that hurts..
     
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  6. K mf G

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    i'd bet he goes back with dallas
     
    #6 K mf G, Mar 1, 2010
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    pgabriel Educated Negro

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    no more love on the run
     
    #7 pgabriel, Mar 1, 2010
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    Ugh! U had to remind me! I almost had it outta my memory until u brought it back up! :mad: :mad:
     
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    Billy Ocean is too old. He should go on the Carribean Queen.
     
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    Wow, the spurs have really declined. The went from world champs to aging has-beens(save maybe Duncan, who's still got some gas left) why didn't they go younger? The Mavs got a little younger, and so did we. they can't compete anymore so why not rebuild?
     
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  11. josh_is_white

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    they all getting old lol
     
    #11 josh_is_white, Mar 1, 2010
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    I think a lot of people had them 2nd best in the west prior to the season beginning with the acquisition of Richard Jefferson. Too bad that hasn't worked out too well for them. Not really.

    With that said I think the Spurs are still coasting along and trying to get healthy. They're gonna be right in the thick of things once the playoffs come. Parker and Ginobili haven't been fully healthy this year and they've been in and out of the rotation all year. I still think they can make it to the western conf. Finals granted they avoid the Lakers till that point.
     
    #12 Asian Sensation, Mar 1, 2010
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    had no idea he was still in the league i thought he retired last season
     
    #13 The_Yoyo, Mar 1, 2010
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    this guy inspires the discussion, biggest rocket killer?
     
    #14 pgabriel, Mar 1, 2010
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    I hate Finley. End your career with the Nets.
     
    #15 Rockets34Legend, Mar 1, 2010
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    LOL!!! Me & some friends have been calling him that for years!
     
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    ages catch up with everyone.
     
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    Vet minimum, and have him in stocks outside the Toyota Center for every game.
     
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    The Mavs are the oldest team in the NBA.
     
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