Luke Babbitt (finger) was back at practice Tuesday, Nakia Hogan of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Babbitt (finger) was back at practice Tuesday, Nakia Hogan of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Analysis:

Babbit missed a trio of games with a sprained finger, but his presence at practice Tuesday suggests he's close to returning. The Pelicans did not state whether he'll play Wednesday against the Lakers, so consider him questionable until further notice.