One NBA writer is proposing that the Dallas Mavericks acquire Brandon Ingram from the New Orleans Pelicans in a blockbuster trade. Lee Tran of Fadeaway World proposed the following trade idea between the Mavericks and Pelicans:
Dallas Mavericks Receive: Brandon Ingram
New Orleans Pelicans Receive: Christian Wood (Sign-And-Trade), Dereck Lively II, Olivier Maxence-Prosper, Richaun Holmes, 2027 First-Round Pick (DAL)
“There is no doubt that Brandon Ingram is the perfect wing player for the modern game,” Tran wrote in his latest NBA trade column. “He is 6’8″ with a 7’3″ wingspan and can create his own shot effectively in the midrange area and score at a passable rate from the 3PT range. Also, Ingram has decent playmaking ability, which has evolved over the last few seasons. Last season, Ingram averaged 24.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game, while shooting 39.0% from the 3PT range.”
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Brandon Ingram, Dallas Mavericks, New Orleans Pelicans Updates
Ingram signed a five-year, $158.3 million contract with the Pelicans in November 2020. The one-time NBA All-Star averaged 24.7 points, 5.5 rebounds and 5.8 assists for the Pelicans last season while shooting 48.4% from the field, 39.0% from beyond the arc and 88.2% from the free-throw.
The Pelicans acquired Ingram from the Los Angeles Lakers in the summer of 2019 in the blockbuster Anthony Davis trade. Ingram is averaging 23.7 points, 5.6 rebounds and 5.0 assists in 223 games with New Orleans. The Duke product won the 2019-20 NBA Most Improved Player of the Year Award.
The Pelicans missed the NBA playoffs this year after making it in 2022. They lost the 9-10 play-in game at home to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Ingram only appeared in 45 games last season, and according to NBA reporter Christian Clark of NOLA.com, Ingram’s inability to play through minor discomfort has frustrated some of his teammates.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Brandon Ingram, Dallas Mavericks, New Orleans Pelicans Updates
The Mavericks would have a lethal Big 3 of Ingram, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving if Dallas’ front office figured out a way to acquire Ingram from New Orleans.
