With the NBA trade deadline fast approaching on February 6, 2025, discussions about several key players are heating up. Notably, Brandon Ingram, the standout forward for the New Orleans Pelicans, is a focal point of these conversations.
As Ingram navigates the final season of his current contract, the buzz around possible trade scenarios has sparked intense curiosity among NBA analysts. Interestingly, a Western Conference team has positioned itself as the favourite to acquire Ingram before the deadline hits. Recently, NBA analyst Jake Weinbach shared insights suggesting that the San Antonio Spurs could be a prime destination for Ingram.
“As trade talk intensifies around Brandon Ingram, I think the Spurs are a realistic and “dark horse” suitor to land the talented forward. I like the potential fit of Ingram on the wing next to Devin Vassell as another shotmaker and core piece surrounding Victor Wembanyama.” Weinbach wrote in his recent post on X (formerly Twitter).
As trade talk intensifies around Brandon Ingram, I think the Spurs are a realistic and “dark horse” suitor to land the talented forward.
— Jake Weinbach (@JWeinbachNBA) July 7, 2024
I like the potential fit of Ingram on the wing next to Devin Vassell as another shotmaker and core piece surrounding Victor Wembanyama.
“Brandon Ingram landing with the Spurs is still very much a strong possibility leading up to February’s trade deadline.” Weinbach wrote in his other post on X.
Brandon Ingram landing with the Spurs is still very much a strong possibility leading up to February’s trade deadline. https://t.co/S9melJyTIE
— Jake Weinbach (@JWeinbachNBA) December 31, 2024
If Ingram joins the Spurs, he would form a formidable duo with star player Victor Wembanyama. The Pelicans are in last place in the Western Conference standings, while the Spurs hold the 9th spot. Joining the Spurs would improve his chances of winning this season’s NBA championship.
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New Orleans Pelicans Set Their Sights On Trading Brandon Ingram Before Trade Window Closes
Ingram sustained an ankle injury on December 7th during a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He has missed the last nine games and remains questionable for future games. Given this situation, ESPN’s Tim MacMahon and Bobby Marks reported that trading Ingram had become a priority for the Pelicans ahead of the February 6 trade deadline.
“Finding a trade for injured forward Brandon Ingram, a one-time All-Star in a contract year whose extension talks have repeatedly fizzled, is the priority for the Pelicans’ front office, sources told ESPN.” ESPN’s Tim MacMahon and Bobby Marks wrote in recent reports.
Ingram has played in 18 games during the 2024-25 NBA season. The forward is currently averaging 22.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 5.2 assists, and 2.4 three-pointers per game. He is shooting 46.5% from the field and 37.4% from beyond the arc.
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