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Atlanta Hawks send Luke Babbitt to Miami Heat in exchange for Okaro White
Marc Spears of ESPN reports that Luke Babbitt is on his way to join the Miami Heat with the Hawks adding 25-year-old forward Okaro White.
White appeared in only six games this season before suffering a broken left foot and he is not under contract beyond the 2017-2018 season. The Hawks could make him an Arenas-limited restricted free agent (with a qualifying offer likely to fall below $2 million), though, adding some intrigue to the proceedings for the defensive-minded forward.
As for Babbitt, he finishes his Hawks tenure with 37 games played (nine starts) and will provide Miami with another floor-spacing option in the frontcourt.
For the Hawks, this is also a move that creates a bit of additional salary cap space.
The Hawks will waive Okaro White, leaving Atlanta with only $150,000 (approximately) in additional salary cap space and a favor to Babbitt for their trouble.
White appeared in only six games this season before suffering a broken left foot and he is not under contract beyond the 2017-2018 season. The Hawks could make him an Arenas-limited restricted free agent (with a qualifying offer likely to fall below $2 million), though, adding some intrigue to the proceedings for the defensive-minded forward.
As for Babbitt, he finishes his Hawks tenure with 37 games played (nine starts) and will provide Miami with another floor-spacing option in the frontcourt.
For the Hawks, this is also a move that creates a bit of additional salary cap space.
The Hawks will waive Okaro White, leaving Atlanta with only $150,000 (approximately) in additional salary cap space and a favor to Babbitt for their trouble.