As the February 6th NBA trade deadline approaches, the New Orleans Pelicans are prioritizing a trade of Brandon Ingram, sources tell ESPN. Ingram and the Pelicans have discussed an extension, but those talks have repeatedly been unable to gain traction. Ingram will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason if he doesn’t sign an extension.
Ingram left Excel Sports in November and has since signed with Klutch Sports as his representation. Earlier this month, it was reported that the Pelicans had interest in signing Ingram to an extension worth approximately $40 million per season.
In 18 games this season, Ingram is averaging 22.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 5.2 assists in 33.1 minutes. Ingram is a one-time All-Star, making the team during the 19-20 season when he first joined the Pelicans from the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Sacramento Kings and Utah Jazz are among the teams previously linked with Ingram.
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