"Caron Butler's right knee has been diagnosed as good to go, agent Raymond Brothers confirmed Wednesday. Where he will be playing when the NBA returns from its lockout remains to be seen.

Brothers said Butler, a free agent, was cleared to play by the Mavericks' medical staff several days ago. Butler ruptured his patellar tendon in a New Year's Day loss at Milwaukee. He missed the rest of the Mavericks' championship season.

"He would have been able to play in Game 7 against the Miami Heat," Brothers said. "But now we have the official clearance."

Game 7 of the NBA Finals wasn't necessary as the Mavericks wrapped up the league title in six games."