Luke Babbitt (hamstring) is out Wednesday night versus Portland, John Reid of NOLA.com reports.

Babbitt (hamstring) is out for Wednesday's game against Portland, John Reid of NOLA.com reports.

Analysis:

Babbitt missed the season opener as well. Recovery times from hamstring injuries can be tricky to predict, but there's a chance he could be ready to play in advance of Saturday's tilt with the Warriors.