Brandon Ingram is eligible for a contract extension with the New Orleans Pelicans, but he will wait until next offseason before engaging in extension talks, according to NBA insider Christian Clark of NOLA.com. Ingram signed a five-year, $158.3 million contract with the Pelicans in November 2020.
“Multiple sources told The Times-Picayune that Ingram will wait until next summer before engaging in extension talks with the franchise that acquired him in the Anthony Davis trade four years ago,” Clark wrote.
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During an interview with Will Guillory of The Athletic, Ingram talked about his future with the Pelicans.
“For me, I love New Orleans,” Ingram said. “It’s perfect for me and the way I want to operate. Less distractions. I can go play basketball whenever I want to. I’ve got direct access to the facility. I’ve got people close to me who can come to the gym and help me at any time. I feel connected with New Orleans and the people around me.”
Ingram 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.
NBA NEWS & RUMORS: Brandon Ingram, New Orleans Pelicans Updates
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. He needs to stay healthy next season for New Orleans to make the postseason again.
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