SAN ANTONIO � Veteran guard Michael Finley has told the Spurs he plans to return for another season.

The 36-year-old Finley held the option on his contract for the 2009-10 season, which will be his fifth in San Antonio. The team announced Finley�s decision Tuesday.
Finley finished his 14th season with averages of 9.7 points and 3.3 rebounds in 81 games. He shot a career-best 41 percent from 3-point range.
Among active players, Finley is fourth in games with 1,057 and fifth in 3-pointers with 1,422. He has career averages of 16.2 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3 assists.
Finley played nine seasons in Dallas after starting his career in Phoenix.