Raptors' Brandon Ingram: Unlikely to play in February
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Ingram (ankle) remains without a precise target date for making his Raptors debut, but the veteran forward isn't projected to play for at least a month, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.com reports.
Before the Pelicans traded Ingram to the Raptors last week, reports on his progress had been few and far between since he suffered a high-grade left low ankle sprain in a Dec. 7 loss to the Thunder. The Raptors haven't provided concrete updates on Ingram's status in the week since they acquired him. Still, the team's decision to sign him to a three-year, $120 million contract extension would seem to suggest that the organization's isn't too concerned about his long-term outlook. With the Raptors sitting at 17-38 heading into the All-Star break, the team won't rush Ingram back into action until they're fully confident in his health. A firmer target date for his return should emerge once he's cleared to participate in practices, but for now, fantasy managers should expect his absence to extend into March.
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Raptors' Brandon Ingram: Remains out
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Ingram (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Ingram hasn't suited up since Dec. 7 and will remain out through the All-Star break. It's unclear when he'll be cleared to make his Raptors debut, but Toronto has already inked the veteran forward to a three-year extension, locking in the core of Ingram, Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, Scottie Barnes and Jakob Poeltl through the 2026-27 campaign.
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Raptors' Brandon Ingram: Agrees to 3-year, $120 million deal
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Ingram (ankle) and the Raptors agreed to a three-year, $120 million extension, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
This is a considerable vote of confidence from Toronto and will prevent Ingram from hitting free agency during the offseason. The third year of the deal includes a player option, and it appears that the Raptors will structure their rebuild around Ingram and Scottie Barnes. Ingram is currently sidelined by an ankle sprain and doesn't have a clear timetable for a return.
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Raptors' Brandon Ingram: Another absence coming
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Ingram (ankle) is out for Sunday's game versus the Rockets, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Ingram has not played since Dec. 7 due to a sprained left ankle. While there is no specific timetable for his return, his next chance to play is Tuesday's matchup with Philadelphia.
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Raptors' Brandon Ingram: Won't play Friday
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Ingram (ankle) is out for Friday's game versus the Thunder.
Ingram was traded from New Orleans to Toronto on Wednesday but will remain sidelined due to his sprained left ankle. While the 27-year-old forward should slot into the starting lineup once available, his next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Houston.
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Raptors' Brandon Ingram: Traded to Toronto
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The Pelicans traded Ingram (ankle) to the Raptors on Wednesday for Bruce Brown, Kelly Olynyk, a first-round pick and a second-round pick, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Ingram hasn't appeared in a game since Dec. 7 due to a sprained left ankle. While it's unclear when he'll be able to retake the floor, he'll get a fresh start with the Raptors. Once healthy, expect Ingram to slot into the starting lineup between RJ Barrett and Scottie Barnes. Before the injury, Ingram was averaging 22.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 5.2 assists across 33.1 minutes per game.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Remaining sidelined
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Ingram (ankle) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Nuggets.
Ingram will miss his 27th straight contest Wednesday while dealing with a sprained left ankle. Considering the star forward has yet to be cleared for contact and remains without a concrete timetable for a return to game action, Ingram can be viewed as week-to-week.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Won't return Monday vs. Nuggets
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Ingram (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Denver.
Ingram has been out of action since Dec. 7 due to a left ankle sprain, and there isn't a clear timeline for his return. His next chance to play will be in Wednesday's rematch against the Nuggets.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Remains without return timetable
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Pelicans head coach Willie Green said Thursday that Ingram (ankle) has not yet been cleared for contact drills yet and remains without a firm timeline for a return to game action, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Ingram hasn't played since Dec. 7 due to a sprained left ankle. Until Ingram is able to fully practice or New Orleans offers a more concrete timetable for the star forward's return, he can be considered week-to-week.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Sidelined yet again
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Ingram (ankle) will not play Monday against the Jazz.
Ingram will miss his 19th game in a row and continues to be ruled out a day in advance of games. There's no report of a target date for his return just yet.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Ruled out Friday
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Ingram (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Jazz.
Ingram remains on the mend as he tries to work his way back from an ankle injury. The 27-year-old veteran has missed 18 straight games but could soon return. In the meantime, the Pelicans will have to play without arguably their best scorer.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Remains out Wednesday
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Ingram (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks.
Ingram hasn't played since Dec. 7 due to a left ankle sprain. His next chance to suit up will come Friday against Utah, but barring a return to practice or a positive update from the team, the veteran forward can be considered doubtful for that contest.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Not playing Tuesday vs. Chicago
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Ingram (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Bulls, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.
Ingram hasn't played since Dec. 7 due to a left ankle sprain, and his absence will extend to 17 games Tuesday. His next chance to play will be Wednesday against the Mavericks, but the progress he's made in his injury recovery has yet to be re-evaluated.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Another absence coming
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Ingram (ankle) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Celtics.
Ingram's absence streak will extend to 16 games Sunday due to a left ankle sprain. While the 27-year-old forward is overdue for an evaluation from the Pelicans, it seems unlikely he will return to action for Tuesday's matchup with Chicago.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Remains out Friday
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Ingram (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the 76ers.
Ingram will miss his 15th straight game with a left ankle sprain, and there's no telling when he might return, as he has yet to be re-evaluated. Herbert Jones (shoulder) is also out for this game against Philadelphia, so New Orleans may have to rely on Brandon Boston to shoulder the load.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Re-evaluated in two weeks
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Ingram (ankle) will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports reports.
According to the Pelicans, Ingram remains in the early stages of his rehab, and there's no reported timetable just yet. With the Pelicans sitting at 5-25 on the season, and with Ingram rumored to be on the trade block, don't expect the franchise to rush him back.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Out indefinitely with ankle sprain
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Ingram suffered a high-grade left low ankle sprain in Saturday's 119-109 loss to the Thunder and will be sidelined indefinitely, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Ingram was quickly ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's game after spraining his ankle in the third quarter, and he now appears headed for an extended absence. The loss of Ingram is just the latest blow to the Pelicans, who have dealt with numerous injuries all season and are still without Zion Williamson (hamstring) and Jose Alvarado (hamstring) for at least a few more weeks. In Ingram's absence, Trey Murphy and Herbert Jones -- who both have also missed multiple weeks this season due to injuries -- are candidates for increased roles, along with Jordan Hawkins (back) and Brandon Boston.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Won't return Saturday
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Ingram (ankle) won't return to Saturday's game against the Thunder. He finished with five points (1-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), a rebound, three assists and two steals in 19 minutes.
Ingram left the contest in the early stages of the third quarter, and the Pelicans weren't willing to take any risks with him and quickly ruled him out. The extent of the injury hasn't been revealed, and he'll need further tests to determine whether he'll miss more time or not. Thus, his status for Sunday's contest against the Spurs is up in the air, though his chances of playing don't appear to be good.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Taken to locker room Saturday
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Ingram was helped to the locker room during Saturday's game against Oklahoma City due to an apparent ankle injury, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Ingram had to be helped off after landing on Luguentz Dort's foot on the first play of the second half. The Pelicans are already missing some key pieces due to injury, but losing Ingram for even one game would be a severe blow for an already injury-riddled team. Ingram had five points (1-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), a rebound, three assists and two steals in 19 minutes before exiting the contest.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Game-high 29 points in return
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Ingram (calf) ended Thursday's 126-124 win over the Suns with 29 points (10-19 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block in 37 minutes.
Ingram missed the Pelicans' previous five games due to a right calf strain and was expected to be on a minute restriction in his return Thursday, but the veteran wing didn't end up facing any apparent limitations with his playing time. The 27-year-old was productive as ever Thursday, pacing New Orelans in scoring in efficient fashion while also producing in the defensive categories. Fantasy managers who had any qualms about activating him can feel comfortable doing so ahead of the Pelicans' next game Saturday versus the Thunder.