13. Luke Babbitt
Age: 27
Position: Power Forward/Small Forward
2016/17 Salary: $1,227,000
Contract Expires: 2016/17
2016/17 Stats: 4.0 PPG, 1.8 RPG, 33.0 FG%, 32.8 3P%, 15.0 MPG, 22 GP
Miami represents Babbitt’s third team in his seventh NBA season. Babbitt has filled in admirably when asked to start at the power forward slot vacated this season by Chris bosh. However, his overall capabilities have their limitations . He does has the ability to knock down the open three, and has quite adequate ball handling skills. But his lack of athleticism and overall size and strength limits his usefulness in certain situations.
A team looking to trade for Babbitt is likely in “win now”mode and is looking to top up the end of their bench for an outside marksman in the playoffs. One team is the Chicago Bulls, who are currently in desperate need of outside shooting. With the Heat claiming guard Isaiah Canaan in return on a cheap deal, this could make sense for both teams.
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