The situation with Jackie Butler...

[Kings113]

"Jackie Butler is not with the Knicks' summer-league team, but Isiah Thomas said yesterday he expects the free-agent center to be with the club in October at training camp in Charleston, S.C. The Knicks have extended a $1 million qualifying offer to the 6-10 center, but his agent, Keith Glass, believes he will get a larger offer from one of four teams. However, the Knicks can match, and sources within the club said they plan to, within reason."

"Butler is perfect insurance in case Jerome James reports out of shape again. And Butler's presence could prod James. Meanwhile, the Bulls are monitoring the situation since they are looking for a low-post scorer."

http://www.nypost.com/sports/knicks...__on_butler__to_return_knicks_marc_berman.htm

 

[captain bill]

lol @ james comment. I wouldn't mind ponying up a little money for him. Lot's of mediocre centers out there to get with the MLE or less, so we might as well go with a young one who might be good or might be mediocre like the rest. Put him back there with Amundson and we could probably get a better fill at center for the money than whatever's left out there.