The New Orleans Pelicans forward, Brandon Ingram, is likely to get traded to the Detroit Pistons this offseason. Changes become necessary when a team fails to make it to the playoffs. The Pelicans have not been consistent in recent years. After making it to the playoffs in 2022, they could not qualify for the same last season. Now, they have multiple decisions to make. Will one of them result in trading Brandon?
The Blue Duke Devils product played 45 games for the Pelicans last season and averaged 24.7 points, 5.8 assists, and 5.5 rebounds per game while shooting 39 percent from beyond the arc. The stats are impressive, and if the player is put on the market, many teams will try to land him. Can the Pistons manage to land him? Here is all the information you need about the trade between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Detroit Pistons involving Brandon Ingram.
What would the Pistons offer for Brandon Ingram?
The Pistons are expected to offer Bojan Bogdanovic, Joe Harris, and a first-round pick each from the years 2024,2026 and 2027 in exchange for the Pelicans’ #14. Bojan was acquired by the Pistons to mentor the youngsters, are the Pistons ready to part ways with him already?
BREAKING: Brandon Ingram is not expected to sign an extension with New Orleans in Summer 2024.
Will the Pelicans trade him? If so, to where? 🤔
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Why would the Pistons like to sign Brandon Ingram?
The Pistons have a pretty young roster and all of them are just starting their NBA career. They will lose a veteran for a youngster in this deal. They would need to choose between Jaden Ivy and Ausar Thompson if they land the 26-year-old. Why would the Pistons go for Brandon if it causes this much trouble? Brandon is the best player in this deal, and even though he is a youngster, he has proved himself already. He will strengthen the Pistons’ roster for sure.
Brandon Ingram’s 2022-23 regular season (45 GP; 34.2 MPG)
24.7 PPG
5.8 APG
5.5 RPG
48/39/88 splits58.2% TS (+0.1 rTS)
51.3% from 10-16 feet
+3.0 net rating12 games with 30+ points
5 games with 10+ assists
2 triple-doublesCareer-highs in PPG and APG
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— Jake (@SuperiorNBA) April 10, 2023
Why would the Pelicans trade-off Brandon Ingram?
The Pelicans have to choose their key man and their two options are Brandon and Zion Williamson. The Pelicans are getting a veteran along with some draft picks and a decent player here. Williamson’s injury would be a major concern, and the Pelicans would be taking a risk if they decide to build around an injury-prone player.
Who will the Pelicans choose as their face? Brandon or Williamson? How will the Pistons line up next season? We’ll keep you updated.
