und noch eine gute nachricht finley wird nicht zu orlando getradet :
"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.""
ich denke auch das es besser ist die cap flexibilität zu behalten als in 2 jahren einen 36 jährigen SG zu haben der 16 millionen verdient und keine keistung mehr bringen kann. wenn sein vertrag mit grant hill´s auslaufen würde, wäre der trade mMn perfekt, aber so bitte nicht!!