Former Wolf Pack star Luke Babbitt has signed a two-year deal with the New Orleans Pelicans, according to CSNNW.com.
Babbitt has been playing in the Russian Professional Basketball League for BC Nizhny Novgorod this year, after spending three seasons in the NBA with the Portland Trail Blazers after being drafted with the 16th overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft.
The two sides reached a buyout on Saturday, and Babbitt is expected to report to New Orleans on Tuesday.
Babbitt managed 13.3 points and 3.7 rebounds per game for BC Nizhny Novgorod, including a 57 percent rate from the shorter international 3-point distance. Babbitt will be expected to play minutes at the stretch four in the absence of Ryan Anderson.
