Brandon Ingram has many potential buyers in the NBA. Unfortunately, all those hopes seem to have taken a temporary backseat after the New Orleans Pelicans star picked up a gruesome injury. While the Pelicans lost 109-119 to the Oklahoma City Thunder, things became more somber for New Orleans due to their star player’s injury.
Ingram injured his left ankle with just 17 seconds on the clock in the second quarter. He was seen clutching his ankle and looked to be in some severe pain. Shortly after, the star player of the Pelicans was ruled out of the game. The injury occurred after Ingram attempted a jump shot over the Thunder defense. While coming down, the 27-year-old landed on Thunder’s Lu Dort’s feet. Such a botch led to his ankles getting rolled.
Brandon Ingram had to be helped off the court after suffering an apparent ankle injury tonight.
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) December 8, 2024
Injuries suck man. pic.twitter.com/HIBwLQ5NXP
Ingram’s injury is undoubtedly a reason for concern for the Pelicans. But it is not only the Pelicans whose eyebrows have raised. In fact, there are a lot of teams trying to sign Ingram for the upcoming trade window. Such an injury report would surely make them reconsider their decision about going through with the deal. But as of now, the Los Angeles Lakers are the frontrunners in acquiring Ingram.
Brandon Ingram Headed Towards Los Angeles Lakers?
In fact, there are 12 teams targeting Brandon Ingram! That includes reputed names like the Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, LA Clippers, Golden State Warriors, and so on. However, as per a recent report submitted by Bovada Official, the odds for acquiring Ingram currently rest with the Los Angeles Lakers. Enjoying a healthy +400 odds, their nearest competitor is the Heat, with +500.
The Lakers are the favorites to acquire Brandon Ingram in a potential trade, per @BovadaOfficial
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) December 4, 2024
LA Lakers +400
Miami Heat +500
LA Clippers +600
Atlanta Hawks +750
Golden State Warriors +800
Houston Rockets +800
Chicago Bulls +1200
Denver Nuggets +1400
Memphis Grizzlies +1400… pic.twitter.com/55PyqDWvzO
Now, there is a reason why teams are going crazy for Ingram. The 27-year-old has averaged an impressive 22.2 points per game this season. He has also racked up a rebound average of 5.6 with 5.2 assists per game. Surely, any team would like to have a player with such numbers performing for them. Thus, with an unprecedented injury coming up, how things will turn out for Brandon Ingram in the future remains to be seen.
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