Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Out indefinitely with ankle sprain
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Ingram suffered a high-grade left low ankle sprain in Saturday's 119-109 loss to the Thunder and will be sidelined indefinitely, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Ingram was quickly ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's game after spraining his ankle in the third quarter, and he now appears headed for an extended absence. The loss of Ingram is just the latest blow to the Pelicans, who have dealt with numerous injuries all season and are still without Zion Williamson (hamstring) and Jose Alvarado (hamstring) for at least a few more weeks. In Ingram's absence, Trey Murphy and Herbert Jones -- who both have also missed multiple weeks this season due to injuries -- are candidates for increased roles, along with Jordan Hawkins (back) and Brandon Boston.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Won't return Saturday
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Ingram (ankle) won't return to Saturday's game against the Thunder. He finished with five points (1-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), a rebound, three assists and two steals in 19 minutes.
Ingram left the contest in the early stages of the third quarter, and the Pelicans weren't willing to take any risks with him and quickly ruled him out. The extent of the injury hasn't been revealed, and he'll need further tests to determine whether he'll miss more time or not. Thus, his status for Sunday's contest against the Spurs is up in the air, though his chances of playing don't appear to be good.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Taken to locker room Saturday
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Ingram was helped to the locker room during Saturday's game against Oklahoma City due to an apparent ankle injury, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Ingram had to be helped off after landing on Luguentz Dort's foot on the first play of the second half. The Pelicans are already missing some key pieces due to injury, but losing Ingram for even one game would be a severe blow for an already injury-riddled team. Ingram had five points (1-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), a rebound, three assists and two steals in 19 minutes before exiting the contest.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Game-high 29 points in return
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Ingram (calf) ended Thursday's 126-124 win over the Suns with 29 points (10-19 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block in 37 minutes.
Ingram missed the Pelicans' previous five games due to a right calf strain and was expected to be on a minute restriction in his return Thursday, but the veteran wing didn't end up facing any apparent limitations with his playing time. The 27-year-old was productive as ever Thursday, pacing New Orelans in scoring in efficient fashion while also producing in the defensive categories. Fantasy managers who had any qualms about activating him can feel comfortable doing so ahead of the Pelicans' next game Saturday versus the Thunder.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Will have minutes restriction
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Ingram will have a minutes restriction in Thursday's game against the Suns, head coach Willie Green told Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site. "They'll [Jones and Ingram] be probably right at 30, maybe a little under or over that."
Ingram was deemed available for this matchup and will step on the hardwood for the first time since Nov. 22 due to right calf tightness. The 30-minute plateau should be enough for Ingram to have a sizable role on offense straight away. The star forward is averaging 22.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 5.4 assists across 33.6 minutes per game this season.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Good to go against Phoenix
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Ingram (calf) is available for Thursday's game versus the Suns, Jim Eichenhofer of the Pelicans' official site reports.
Ingram has been upgraded from questionable to available Thursday after missing New Orleans' previous five contests due to right calf soreness. Ingram should reclaim his starting spot from Javonte Green.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Questionable to play Thursday
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Ingram (calf) is questionable to play Thursday against the Suns.
Ingram went through a full practice Wednesday, and the questionable tag suggests he has a good chance to play Thursday. Ingram has missed the Pelicans' last five games while dealing with right calf soreness.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Goes through practice
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Ingram (calf) went through a full practice Wednesday, Erin Summers of the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network reports.
Coach Willie Green is hopeful to get Ingram back in the lineup Thursday against the Suns after the forward missed his fifth straight game Monday. Ingram has been in the headlines for another reason too, as he recently changed agents as he prepares for unrestricted free agency during the offseason. He'll be the subject of many trade rumors going forward.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Sidelined Monday
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Ingram (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Atlanta.
Ingram will be sidelined for a fifth straight game due to a right calf injury, and he'll have two days of rest before the Pelicans' next game against the Suns on Thursday. Trey Murphy, Javonte Green and Trey Murphy will continue to see increased playing time due to Ingram's absence.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Carrying questionable tag
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Ingram (calf) is questionable for Monday's game against the Hawks.
Ingram last played against the Warriors on Nov. 22 and has missed five of the last six games, including four straight. However, the questionable tag suggests that he remains day-to-day. If Ingram is unable to suit up, his next chance to play comes Thursday against the Suns.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Won't play Sunday
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Ingram (calf) is out for Sunday's game against the Knicks.
Ingram is dealing with right plantaris tendonitis in his right calf, and this will be the forward's fourth straight absence. Brandon Boston should continue to enjoy extra minutes with Ingram sidelined. The forward's next chance to play will come against the Hawks on Monday on the second leg of a back-to-back set.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Iffy for Friday
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Ingram (calf) is questionable for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.
Ingram is in danger of missing his third straight game due to right calf soreness. He's one of four Pelicans listed as questionable, so it's currently unclear what their rotation will look like. If Ingram is cleared to play, he'll likely face limitations.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Will not play vs. Raptors
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Ingram (calf) is sidelined for Wednesday's contest against the Raptors, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Right calf soreness will force Ingram to miss a second straight game. Though it seems like the Pelicans can't catch a break on the injury front, both Dejounte Murray and CJ McCollum are back for Wednesday's action. Ingram's next chance to suit up is Friday against the Grizzlies on the road.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Questionable for Wednesday
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Ingram (calf) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Raptors.
Despite not playing Monday in Indiana and missing Tuesday's practice, Ingram still has a chance to play Wednesday. The veteran forward appeared in 15 straight games to start the season but has missed two of the past three matchups, so he may face some limitations if given the green light Wednesday.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Sits out practice
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Ingram (calf) did not practice Tuesday, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Ingram missed Monday's game against the Pacers with a right calf issue and is now in danger of missing Wednesday's game against the Raptors. The Pelicans will be releasing their injury report Tuesday evening, at which point Ingram's fantasy managers will have a better read on the situation. Javonte Green and Brandon Boston could pick up some of the slack if Ingram is held out Wednesday.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Won't play vs. Indiana
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Ingram (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pacers, Tony East of SI.com reports.
Ingram missed his first game of the 2024-25 regular season against the Cavaliers this past Wednesday due to bilateral ankle sprains, but he will miss Monday's game due to a right calf issue. Javonte Green and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl should see additional minutes due to Ingram's injury, and CJ McCollum (adductor) will see more usage on offense.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Questionable for Monday
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Ingram is questionable for Monday's game against the Pacers due to right calf soreness, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
This is a new issue for Ingram after previously battling sprains to both ankles. If Ingram is unable to give it a go, players such as Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Javonte Green could see a bump in minutes, while CJ McCollum (adductor) could see a ton of usage in his return to action.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Good to go Friday
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Ingram (ankles) is available for Friday's game versus the Warriors.
Ingram has been upgraded from questionable to available Friday after missing New Orleans' previous outing due to bilateral ankle sprains. The 27-year-old forward is averaging 23.6 points, 6.0 assists and 5.7 rebounds in 34.0 minutes across his last 10 appearances.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Iffy for Friday vs. GS
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Ingram is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Warriors due to bilateral ankle sprains.
Ingram missed Wednesday's loss to Cleveland due to the sprained ankles, though he could return as the Pelicans play Golden State in an NBA Cup game Friday. If the 27-year-old is unable to return to game action Friday, Brandon Boston and Elfrid Payton will likely continue to see an uptick in playing time, especially if Jordan Hawkins (back) and CJ McCollum (adductor) are ruled out.
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Pelicans' Brandon Ingram: Listed out for Wednesday
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Ingram will not play Wednesday against the Cavaliers due to bilateral ankle sprains.
Wednesday's game is the second leg of a back-to-back set, so the Pelicans will hold Ingram out as a precaution. With the team off to a 4-11 start, this could potentially become a trend during back-to-back sets. Trey Murphy is also out for rest purposes, so we could see a lot of Javonte Green, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Brandon Boston on Wednesday.
