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echo · 08-13-2005, 12:34 PM

Yep I think it's our best and probably only chance of trading Finley. The other rumours (Orlando, New York) made absolutely zero sense to the other teams involved. Indiana has no chance of getting Finley if he's waived. He can fill the same role (3P shooting & leadership) Miller did. Because of salaries they already have (they can only amnesty one) taking on Finley's contract won't have as huge of an impact salary wise as it would for other teams. I agree no deal without Pollard (he's a backup center which we need, and expiring) but I think Pollard/Bender for Finley works for both teams. Not as much cap relief as Cuban wants, but they get some, plus the ability to move Bender perhaps for an expiring deal before the season starts.

08-13-2005, 12:34 PM	#5
echo Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 197	RE:Fin In Indy? Our Theory: Mavs-Pacers Will Deal Yep I think it's our best and probably only chance of trading Finley. The other rumours (Orlando, New York) made absolutely zero sense to the other teams involved. Indiana has no chance of getting Finley if he's waived. He can fill the same role (3P shooting & leadership) Miller did. Because of salaries they already have (they can only amnesty one) taking on Finley's contract won't have as huge of an impact salary wise as it would for other teams. I agree no deal without Pollard (he's a backup center which we need, and expiring) but I think Pollard/Bender for Finley works for both teams. Not as much cap relief as Cuban wants, but they get some, plus the ability to move Bender perhaps for an expiring deal before the season starts.