Kiki key to Finley joining Nuggets

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  1. stkf

    stkf BBW Member

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    <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Marco Jaric? No. DerMarr Johnson? Please. Voshon Lenard? Sure, as a backup.

    Now for the real answer to the Nuggets' two-guard problems: Michael Finley. Don't bother sorting through all the other names swirling around. It's all about Finley.

    If, as expected, he is waived by the Mavs so they can save money against the NBA's luxury tax, the Nuggets figure to be on his short list. That's short list as in teams he would consider playing for, not teams interested in having him.

    Several teams want him, but only a precious few - Miami, Detroit, Denver, maybe Phoenix - stand a chance of landing him. That's the difference between the Nuggets of today and the Nuggets Kiki Vandeweghe inherited. Our Town has become a destination stop for free agents.

    So, assuming Finley hits the market, which team will get him? I'd bet on the Nuggets for a handful of reasons. At the top of the list is Vandeweghe, who has a close, personal relationship with Finley from their days together in Dallas.

    Which brings us to Vandeweghe's contract situation. Again, assuming he becomes a free agent, you know what Finley's first question will be? Kiki, are you going to be here long-term or not?

    The answer, as of today, is maybe. Maybe that's what it would take, losing out on Finley because of Vandeweghe's uncertain job status, for Stan Kroenke to realize it's bad business not to give his general manager a new deal. ...

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  2. NJNetz

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    Im thinkin Finely will sign with the Suns because he thinks there he has more of a chance winnin a championship rather than Denver
     
  3. Bobcats

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    Finley would be an excellent addition. I believe the Nuggets could get to the Semi-Finals and maybe even the WCF if they pick up Finley.
     
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    Wow it seems that many teams are pursuing Finley. Finley would have a good spot in Denver and they need a shooter beside Leonard.
     
  5. Mr.Wade

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    Finley would be a great signing anywhere, but especially with Phoenix and Denver.

    I see him going with the Suns more so... why? Because Nash is there and they have more of a contending team there than Denver does. Plus since JJ might not come back, it gives Finley a opening right off the bat... just get him to play some defense...
     
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    Finley would be a great fit for Denver. I could see them going deep into the playoffs with him on their roster.
     
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    ^^ ya the nuggets would really be great with Finley on their side.
     

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