Luke Babbitt Rumors & News

Should Portland re-sign Luke Babbitt? Here's a look at what Trail Blazers fans are saying about Babbitt on Twitter.

Portland Trail Blazers fans discuss the career of Luke Babbitt and whether or not they want him back in Portland next season.

Our panel of Trail Blazers experts weigh in on Luke Babbitt's role in Portland. The Oregonian's Joe Freeman: "He is probably the most accurate and consistent shooter I've seen -- in practice. At some point, however, that lights-out practice shooting has to transfer to games."

Check out some of the best photos by The Oregonian and The Associated Press of what might have been Luke Babbitt's final season with the Portland Trail Blazers.

David MacKay of Rip City Project writes that 2013 Sixth Man of the Year finalist Luke Babbitt of the Portland Trail Blazers just didn't deserve his third place vote for 2013 Sixth Man of the Year. So take this minor honor with a grain of salt. Babbitt's numbers are down this season and so is his stock. To put it bluntly, this nomination was a fluke. I've got a fair bit of respect for Luke, and I wish him all the success he can muster, but even he must know that today's sliver of spotlight is undeserved. Now, I am aware that Babbitt has (somehow) managed to become a fan favorite, so pl...

NBA Awards season is a ridiculous thing (LOL Luke Babbitt). The Most-Improved Player Award is the most ridiculous thing among all NBA Awards. So what I'm about to tell you is essentially of no import. Feel free to stop reading and floss or something. Paul George has won the award for most improved player in the NBA. I love Paul George. Paul George is great. I sometimes say Paul George's name over and over while rocking in a chair in the corner of my sitting room. But here's the thing about Paul George (Paul George), he didn't statistically improve offensively from last year. His role j...

Portland Trail Blazers reserve forward Luke Babbitt received a third-place vote for 2013 NBA Sixth Man of the Year. Babbitt, 23, averaged 3.9 points and 2.2 rebounds in 11.8 minutes in 62 appearances this season. Babbitt played the tenth most minutes on the Blazers this season and the team did not pick up the option for the fourth year of his rookie contract, making him an unrestricted free agent this summer. New York Knicks guard J.R. Smith won the award, beating out Los Angeles Clippers guard Jamal Crawford, Golden State Warriors guard Jarrett Jack and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Kev...

The Portland Trail Blazers conducted 2013 exit interviews at the practice facility on Thursday. There was a lot of ground covered, including updates on the futures of Nolan Smith, Luke Babbitt and Elliot Williams, as well as comments from LaMarcus Aldridge that indicated he thinks it could be the 2014-15 season before the Blazers are ready to "really be serious" about postseason success. Here's a digest version of the notes and quotes you need to know from what was a nearly five-hour long marathon of interviews with 14 players, coach Terry Stotts and GM Neil Olshey. Jared Jeffries did ...