http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/24/sports/basketball/24knicks.html?_r=1&adxnnl=1&oref=slogin&ref=basketball&adxnnlx=1169656162-U4S4vg/YTepC+rAxyldPdw

REBOUNDS

There are indications that Steve Francis — the Knicks’ other point guard with knee trouble — may be ready to return soon. Francis, who has been rehabilitating in Houston, began running this week. “He said last night that he felt as good as he’s felt in a while,” said his agent, Jeff Fried. “There’s definitely improvement.” Francis should be re-evaluated by doctors this week. If all goes well, it is conceivable that he would return to New York next week and continue his rehabilitation with the team. Francis would still need time to regain his conditioning and practice with the team before returning to the rotation.

he's also going to need time playing in real games to get back into the flow of the game... that may cost this team more games than it's worth... but if it'll possibly lead to him gaining some semblence of trade value at this point, i guess you have to try it.