The excitement of the pre-draft activities has led to the release of the news that NBA insider Marc Stein reports a major trade made in the trade market: New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram got traded. Proof of this fact suggests that the Pelicans are preparing for the next season to look for trade options for Ingram.
Trade Talks Heating Up:
Now, the executives, scouts, and agents from every team are meeting in Chicago, and the Pelicans are the center of attention. Stein hints that a clear interest across the league in getting Ingram is growing as a result of the uncertainties about his compatibility with the Pelicans’ lineup and his co-stars CJ McCollum and Zion Williamson.
Interest and Suitors:
For instance, the Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Atlanta Hawks, and Orlando Magic, are the possible ones to be Ingram’s new team.
Ingram’s Performance and Trade Value:
Ingram’s productivity was slightly lower in the 2023-24 season, which, in the end, led to a first-round playoff elimination against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Season 4 game 4 of his record is not good and adds extra dimensions to his trade value, which might be the Pelicans’ bargaining power in negotiations.
Contractual Considerations:
Apart from the performance issues, Ingram’s contractual situation also makes the trade talks harder. After completing his contract’s fifth year, potential suitors will have to examine the risks and benefits of buying him, taking into account his looming restrictionless free agency in 2025.
The Pelicans trading Brandon Ingram is considered inevitable, per @TheSteinLine
“League sources say that Ingram’s exit is increasingly viewed by various league observers as an inevitability rather than possibility…A handful of Eastern Conference teams (Philadelphia, Cleveland,… pic.twitter.com/GhdABfcIiT
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) May 13, 2024
Pelicans’ Strategic Moves:
With the dream of making Zion Williamson the captain of their team, the Pelicans are determined to bring the players who will complement him to be the key players of their team and thus make them the contenders in the championship. Studying trade opportunities that relate to Brandon Ingram is the New Orleans Pelicans’ way of searching for the best way to complete the roster, while at the same time, staying ahead of the competition, and thus, ensuring a better future.
Brandon Ingram is expected to be the Pelican most likely to be traded this offseason, per @MikeAScotto
“Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram is considered the most likely player to be traded by rival executives who spoke with HoopsHype. Those executives believe the fit with Ingram… pic.twitter.com/Kxbb1AdhvS
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) May 10, 2024
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