The New Orleans Pelicans announced Wednesday that the team has signed forward Luke Babbitt. Sources say the Pelicans signed him to a two-year contract.
Babbit joins the Pelicans after playing part of the 2013-14 season for Nizhny Novgorod (Russia). He appeared in 18 games for Novgorod and averaged 13.3 points and 3.7 rebounds.
Entering his fourth NBA season, Babbitt has appeared in 126 games for Portland and holds career averages of 3.8 points and 2.1 rebounds.
Babbitt will wear No. 8 and will be available for tomorrow night’s contest against Atlanta.
The Pelicans roster now stands at 15.