nypost: The Post has learned Knicks brass is discussing sending center Jackie Butler, 20, to their Fayetteville, N.C., Developmental League affiliate. The new collective bargaining agreement allows teams to send first- or second-year players to the new minor league. Butler has been inactive 10 straight games and 14 of 16.
Brown said Antonio Davis will rejoin the club in Philly on Saturday before the Knicks fly for Monday's game in Atlanta. Davis' five-game suspension makes him eligible to return Monday. He had been able to practice with the team but decided instead to spend time with his family in Chicago.
While Isiah made inquiries into Ron Artest, Isiah didn't show strong interest, as he told Pacers GM Donnie Walsh he didn't want to trade any of his youngsters, including his three first-round picks.
