Pelicans convert John Butler's contract into a two-way contract

The New Orleans Pelicans have converted the contract of forward John Butler to a two-way contract. Butler, 7-2, 174, played one collegiate season at Florida State, where he averaged 5.9 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 31 games. During his freshman campaign, Butler led the Seminoles with 33 three-point shots made as he became …