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The Toronto Raptors have acquired Brandon Ingram from the New Orleans Pelicans for Bruce Brown Jr., Kelly Olynyk, a first round pick in 2026 via the Indiana Pacers, and one second round pick. Ingram is on a $36 million expiring contract with the Pelicans as the two sides haven't come close on extension terms. Earlier this season, Ingram left Excel Sports to sign with … [Read more...] about Raptors Acquire Brandon Ingram From Pelicans For Bruce Brown Jr., Kelly Olynyk, First Rounder

The New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to trade Daniel Theis and draft compensation to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Pelicans will move below the luxury tax with the trade as he is on a $2.1 million expiring contract. New Orleans was $1.4 million above the luxury tax before the trade. Theis is averaging 4.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 16.3 minutes in 38 games this … [Read more...] about Pelicans Trade Daniel Theis To Thunder, Drop Below Luxury Tax

The New Orleans Pelicans are gaining momentum on a trade of Brandon Ingram. The Pelicans have been held an ongoing dialogue with both the Toronto Raptors and Atlanta Hawks. The Golden State Warriors have also been linked with Ingram and have been ruled out of a pursuit for Kevin Durant after it was communicated he wouldn't be interested in a return to the franchise. Ingram is … [Read more...] about Pelicans Gain Momentum On Brandon Ingram Trade As They Talk With Hawks, Raptors

The Golden State Warriors have explored the possibility of trading for Brandon Ingram from the New Orleans Pelicans, sources tell The Stein Line. While Ingram didn't have a successful run playing under Steve Kerr during the 2023 World Cup for Team USA, he could be a good contingency option for the Warriors on his $36 million expiring contract. The Warriors have also pursued a … [Read more...] about Warriors Considering Brandon Ingram As Contingency Trade

Public complaints from LeBron James and Anthony Davis to upgrade the Los Angeles Lakers roster caused frustration amongst the organization, sources told Sam Amick of The Athletic. James believed that the team was a move or two away from contending, with Davis lobbying the Lakers to acquire a center so he could play power forward. There was also concerns within the Lakers … [Read more...] about Complaints From LeBron James, Anthony Davis To Upgrade Roster Frustrated Lakers