| Thu Nov 22 2012 | 23:25 | Michael Finley wants to come back to the NBA? |
Michael Finley wants to put his front-office career on hold in order to play in the NBA. |
The 39-year-old guard was considering the D-League earlier this year and he's kept himself in shape. His aspirations to return are reportedly fueled by Rasheed Wallace and Jerry Stackhouse coming back. Regardless, he has no fantasy value. |
| Source: ESPN.com | |
| Fri Jan 6 2012 | 09:32 | Michael Finley considering joining NBDL? |
Michael Finley is considering joining the NBDL. |
Marc Stein reports that Finley is determining whether or not he wants to go the D-League route, but he may not have a choice if he's serious about a return. He's reportedly in shape and shooting the bell well, but we'll have to see it to believe it. Finley last played in the NBA during the 2009-10 season. |
| Source: ESPN Dallas | |
| Sun Jan 1 2012 | 10:45 | Michael Finley attempting comeback at 38 |
Michael Finley is attempting to return to professional basketball at age 38. |
Finley could end up overseas or in the D-League, but realistically he's not going to play in the NBA again. |
| Source: HoopsHype | |
| Tue Jun 29 2010 | 18:11 | Michael Finley isn't interested in retirement |
Veteran swingman Michael Finley has no interest in retiring this summer, according to Marc Spears of Yahoo! Sports. |
Finley, who quickly fell out of the Celtics rotation last year, is not under contract for 2010-11. He apparently has a "strong desire to play" and will likely fill out some team's bench at the veteran's minimum. |
| Sat Jun 19 2010 | 10:52 | Michael Finley to call it a career? |
Veteran swingman Michael Finley may retire this summer. |
Finley is 37 years old, and while he's still a quality shooter he just doesn't have the mobility to defend NBA players. He had fallen out of the Celtics' rotation by the time the playoffs rolled around, and it's unlikely they would re-sign him. |
| Thu Apr 8 2010 | 08:27 | Finley plays despite back strain scare |
Michael Finley nearly missed Wednesday night's game against the Raptors due to a strained back, but managed to play. |
He not only played but posted a solid line going for 14 points on five-of-seven shooting with four 3's and six boards in 24 minutes of play. Finley strained his back picking up his luggage at his hotel room but credits team trainer Ed Lacerte with getting him ready to play. |
| Source: Boston Herald | |