The New Orleans Pelicans traded Luke Babbitt to the Miami Heat today for a future draft pick and cash considerations. The Pelicans are not expected to use the pick due to the heavy protections associated with it.
The pick going to the Pelicans for Babbitt from Heat (Sun Sentinel has confirmed deal) is Pelicans' protected 1-55 in 2018.
— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) July 10, 2016
Luke Babbitt spent a total of three seasons with the New Orleans Pelicans after a short stint in Russia and averaged 7.