Bye Bye Babbitt!

[THE HCP]

TRAIL BLAZERS ASSIGN LUKE BABBITT TO IDAHO STAMPEDE
Rookie joins Portland's NBA Development League affiliate

PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Trail Blazers have assigned rookie forward Luke Babbitt to the Idaho Stampede of the NBA Development League, it was announced today by General Manager Rich Cho.

Babbitt, 21, is averaging 1.1 points, 0.9 rebounds and 4.8 minutes over 21 games with the Trail Blazers.

Babbitt was assigned to the Stampede earlier this season on Dec. 8, posting averages of 18.0 points, 5.8 rebounds and 27.3 minutes in four games before The Trail Blazers recalled him on Dec. 18.

Babbitt is the 41st NBA player assigned to the D-League this season, and is one of two players assigned by the Trail Blazers (Armon Johnson, Jan. 28 - Feb. 22).

Portland acquired the University of Nevada-Reno product from Minnesota in a draft day trade on June 24, 2010.

 

[Rodolfo]

I didn't see this coming!

 

[McNicholicious]

It is probably for the best. This way he can get playing in games again. The only way he is playing for us this year is if we go through some SERIOUS injuries.

 

[Harry's Raincoat]

He needs alot of time on the court - any court. He has lost his mojo.

Get it back, Luke!!!!

 

[RR7]

It is probably for the best. This way he can get playing in games again. The only way he is playing for us this year is if we go through some SERIOUS injuries.

We did go through serious injuries. He STILL didn't play for us much.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

He averaged almost a single-single for us during his run... I worry about how we're going to cover for his absence.

 

[MIXUM]

best news all week

 

[andalusian]

The Blazers are not telling the truth. Babbit is really sent to a secret Blazers technology lab in the great state of Idaho to install robo-seal.

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[MIXUM]

i think babbitt is the only player i have ever seen come off the bench after a big shot (timeout) and look amazingly awkward.

 

[Minstrel]

HCP seems positively giddy. Clearly, a Blazers player needs a little seniority before HCP will homer for him.

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

I didn't see this coming!

But it makes sense with Camby back.

 

[MIXUM]

hes likely the worst player on an nba bench... or was the worst player

 

[alex42083]

I actually wouldn't have minded including him in the Wallace trade rather than Marks.

 

[Rhal]

If Babbit can start hitting his 3's he might get some playing time next year.

 

[THE HCP]

He's got to get playing time first before he starts hittin 3's though FAMS!

 

[MARIS61]

Marks is available again.

 

[MickZagger]

I watch the guy in warmups and he effortlessly drains 3's. Kinda has a Sam Perkins type no jump when shoots jumpshot. I don't know, I still think he can be useful someday.

 

[THE HCP]

30 days on Marks right?

 

[LittleAlex]

hes likely the worst player on an nba bench... or was the worst player

Sean Marks begs to differ.

 

[MIXUM]

Marks > Collins

 

[Mediocre Man]

Cool, now people can get geeked about his 18/7/3 avg, and wonder why he didn't do it here

 

[ILOVEODEN]

Another great pick by the all mighty KP

 

[Nikolokolus]

Cool, now people can get geeked about his 18/7/3 avg, and wonder why he didn't do it here

he's being held back by Nate.

 

[Sug]

HCP is your wife bothered more by your Babbitt dart board or your 6'5 poster of Martell over your bed?

 

[jlprk]

KILL ALL HONKIES!!!! KILL ALL HONKIES!!!!

 

[Eastoff]

KILL ALL HONKIES!!!! KILL ALL HONKIES!!!!

yeah, fuck the white man! that means you ladies ;] (why yes I am a white man)

 

[hasoos]

KILL ALL HONKIES!!!! KILL ALL HONKIES!!!!

Hey I can handle being called a Honkey all day long. I can not deal with being killed though. So let's chill out a little bit!