According to agent Henry Thomas, Michael Finley was not only contacted by a European team a month ago, but Finley turned down the offer.

"It's not something Michael wants to do at this point in his career," Thomas told Sporting News. "They were very interested in him, and they were impressed with his shooting ability and his experience. But he was not interested in going abroad."

The San Antonio Spurs announced today that they have re-signed forward/center Kurt Thomas. Per team policy, terms of the deals were not disclosed.

The 6-9, 235-lb Thomas joined the Spurs on 2/20/08 in a trade with the Seattle Sonics in exchange for Brent Barry and Francisco Elson. He appeared in 28 games for the Silver and Black, averaging 4.5 points and 4.9 rebounds in 18.7 minutes per game. Thomas saw action in all 17 playoff games, averaging 4.1 points and 4.9 rebounds in 15.8 minutes per contest. The former Texas Christian University standout started the season with the Sonics where he played in 42 games, averaging 7.5 points and 8.8 rebounds.

Manu Ginobili, despite a lingering sprained left ankle, was named to the Argentina Olympic team on Friday, according to a report on ESPN.com.

Spurs' Coach Gregg Popovich said in June that Ginobili should "definitely not" play in the Olympics if his ankle, which he injured in the playoffs, doesn't improve.

"I had been playing more the last few days, and it had improved," said Ginobili earlier this month. "It feels great, and that makes me very happy."

At least six teams are interested in Devean George, according to the Dallas Morning News, but after signing DeSagana Diop there may not be any money left for him in Dallas.

"I wouldn't hold out a lot of hope right now," Donnie Nelson said. "We're pretty far apart as far as the numbers go."

The Phoenix Suns, San Antonio Spurs, Minnesota Timberwolves, Cleveland Cavaliers, and New Orleans Hornets have expressed interest in George.  According to the report, Boston may also enter the mix after losing James Posey to the Hornets.

The Sacramento Kings have tried for a Ron Artest trade to Dallas in exchange for Josh Howard, but the Mavericks are not interested, the Dallas Morning News is reporting.

The Mavs were willing to give up Jerry Stackhouse and Brandon Bass for the former All-Star, but when the Kings wanted Howard in return the discussions ended, writes Brandon George.

The talk involving Artest and Lamar Odom of the Los Angeles Lakers also appears to have broken down while Phoenix and San Antonio are still interested.

O.J. Mayo hit the best highlight shot of his career to date with a long 69 foot heave to beat the buzzer at the end of the first quarter, the Associated Press is reporting.

"I thought it wasn't going to make it to the rim," Mayo said. "I was surprised. After practices recently, we have been practicing half-court shots. I made a few there, and now I made one in a game."

Mayo finished with 18 points, but his Grizzlies fell to the Spurs 78-76.

Manu Ginobili is leaning towards playing for Argentina in the upcoming Beijing Olympics, according to a report by the San Antonio Express-News.

"Today, I feel I am more in than out of the Olympics," he said Thursday.

The Spurs, who did not want Ginobili to play unless his ankle improved, appear to be happy with his progress.

"He's progressing," Spurs' General Manager R.C. Buford said. "When it's time to play, he'll make a decision then."

The Spurs and unrestricted free agent Roger Mason have agreed to terms on a two-year deal worth more than $7M, Mason?s agent said on Thursday.

?We?ve got a deal done,? Mark Bartelstein told The Associated Press by phone.

It looks as though Brent Barry will land in Houston for their bi-annual exception of $1.9 million, the East Valley Tribune is reporting.

Without Barry and Gordan Giricek, who will likely head to Europe for a more lucrative contract, the Phoenix Suns are still looking for help at the wing.  To make matters worse, the Suns are already over the luxury tax.

The Suns are looking at former Blazer Darius Miles and Cavalier Devin Brown for help.

Miles, who has been working out locally with former Suns trainer Robin Pound, was examined by the Suns medical staff on Wednesday ? specifically, the right knee that has kept him out of the game for more than two years and led to a retirement settlement with Portland.

After missing out on Corey Maggette, who took the money in Golden State, the San Antonio Spurs reached an agreement with Wizards' guard Roger Mason on a two year contract, the San Antonio Express-News is reporting.

It is believed that Mason will earn $7.5 million over two seasons.