Knicks decline to match Spurs' offer to Butler
Web Posted: 07/19/2006 01:55 PM CDT
SALT LAKE CITY ? The New York Knicks have decided not to match the Spurs? three-year, $7 million offer to restricted free agent Jackie Butler, a Knicks? spokesman said Wednesday.
The Spurs have yet to officially hear from the Knicks or the NBA.
The Spurs also have not heard from the Denver Nuggets, who have until Thursday to match an offer for restricted free agent Francisco Elson.
Both Butler and Elson are centers.
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Good move by the Spurs. Butler is only 20 years old and will definately help out their C troubles.