Michael Finley, a leader in the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, steadfast advocate for tribal sovereignty and renowned historian, died Wednesday. He was 44. From 2008 to 2013 ...

Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki formed a friendship with Michael Finley when they were Dallas Mavericks teammates from 1998-2004. Nowitzki saw Finley as a big brother who taught professionalism.