Reports: Raptors acquire forward Brandon Ingram from Pelicans – NBA.Com

The former All-Star heads north in exchange for Bruce Brown, Kelly Olynyk and multiple draft picks, including a 1st.From NBA.com News ServicesAlready on an upswing in recent weeks, Toronto adds the rangy scorer to a roster that includes Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett.• Get NBA League Pass TODAY >
• 2024-25 Trade Tracker: Every official dealTheir season decimated by injuries, the Pelicans are sending former All-Star forward Brandon Ingram — himself sidelined since December with a sprained ankle — to the Raptors in exchange for guard Bruce Brown, center Kelly Olynyk and multiple draft picks, including a first-rounder.BREAKING: New Orleans Pelicans are in advanced discussions to trade Brandon Ingram to the Toronto Raptors, league sources tell me. pic.twitter.com/EJGEAXJ1qH— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) February 6, 2025Raptors receive:Pelicans receive:With Ingram and Zion Williamson limited to just 32 total appearances and Dejounte Murray out for the season with a torn ACL, New Orleans finds itself at the bottom of the Western Conference standings at 12-39.Ingram had played well when available, averaging 22.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 5.2 assists. His production is similar to a pair of new teammates, Scottie Barnes (20.2 ppg, 8.0 rpg, 6.4 apg) and RJ Barrett (21.6 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 5.7), giving Toronto one of the NBA’s more versatile trios.Despite a similar position to New Orleans near the bottom of the East table, the Raptors have shown significant signs of life recently with eight wins in their past 11 games.It’s been one trade after another for Brown since he signed a multiyear deal with Indiana after helping the Denver Nuggets to an NBA title in 2023. Brown was dealt to the Raptors last January and now to the Pelicans.Brown has been limited to 17 games this season after undergoing a procedure on his knee in September. He’s averaging 8.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists.Olynyk has dealt with injuries this season, too, playing in 23 games. He’s averaging 7.0 points and 3.6 rebounds.Information from The Associated Press was used in this repot.Golden State gets a superstar to pair with Steph and Draymond in its quest to win now, while Miami clears a major distraction.Butler gets his wish to leave Miami as part of a huge deal that, among other trades, sends Andrew Wiggins to the Heat.The Kings, Spurs and Bulls complete a 7-player, 7-pick trade headlined by De’Aaron Fox going to San Antonio.Dončić was introduced by the Lakers following the seismic trade that sent Anthony Davis to Dallas.Golden State gets a superstar to pair with Steph and Draymond in its quest to win now, while Miami clears a major distraction.Butler gets his wish to leave Miami as part of a huge deal that, among other trades, sends Andrew Wiggins to the Heat.The Kings, Spurs and Bulls complete a 7-player, 7-pick trade headlined by De’Aaron Fox going to San Antonio.Dončić was introduced by the Lakers following the seismic trade that sent Anthony Davis to Dallas.The coaches treat the team to a special evening after they were displaced by the fire that severely damaged their school.The 9th annual Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Global camp takes place Feb. 14-16 at the Golden State Valkyries Performance Center.The veteran superstar, who could debut as soon as Saturday, still has much love for the Heat organization.The 25-year-old star hasn’t had any setbacks in his recovery from a calf injury that has kept him out since Christmas.Milwaukee will send forward MarJon Beauchamp to LA in the reported deal.Um guia completo para o NBA All-Star 2025, que acontece em São Francisco entre os dias 14 e 16 de fevereir

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