No not a real polar bear; Wisconsin's former polar bear. Brian Butch has reportedly signed a deal with the Denver Nuggets to help sure up an already depleted low post.
Butch, who has been in the NBA Developmental League, or D-League, has been brought up by the Nuggets because of a rash of injuries to their big men. Kenyon Martin and Chris Anderson remain on the bench, and with the playoffs just down the road the Nuggets are looking to bulk up down low.
The full details of Butch's contract with the Nuggets has not been released, but it is reportedly for the remainder of the season. Though the contract is not guaranteed into the 2010-2011 season, Butch will have the opportunity to play for a permanent spot on the Nuggets or can be dealt to another team in a trade before next season.
The former Badger and McDonald's All-American, has been playing for the Bakerfield Jam in the D-League throughout the season, and was the D-League All-Star Game MVP. Butch has been averaging a double-double with the Jam, and now will become a role player to ,Denver hopes, help solve the Nuggets low post problems.
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