Brandon Ingram's Injury Status For Pelicans vs Knicks

Feb 27, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) controls the ball against New York Knicks forward Precious Achiuwa (5) during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images / Brad Penner-Imagn Images

The New Orleans Pelicans host the New York Knicks on Saturday night at the Smoothie King Center. Although some players have returned from injury, health is still a major concern for this team. No Pelicans player has played all 28 games this season, contributing to their abysmal 5-23 record.

The Pelicans released their injury report for the Knicks game, and four players are out, including star forward Brandon Ingram, who is out with a low ankle sprain. Ingram injured his ankle on December 7th against the Thunder and is out indefinitely. The Pelicans are 0-10 this season when he doesn’t play.

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— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) December 20, 2024

Ingram has been in the news recently for switching his agency from Excel Sports Management to Klutch Sports, led by Rich Paul. The move is seen as a way for the former all-star to streamline his future, whether with the Pelicans or on another team. Ingram is playing this season on the final year of his contract and will be an unrestricted free agent next summer.

New Orleans and the former No. 2 overall pick failed to agree on a contract extension this offseason. Ingram reportedly sought a maximum contract worth approximately $50 million per season. The Pelicans’ offer was in the neighborhood of his current $36 million per season, per reports. Ingram’s name has appeared in various trade proposals and speculation ahead of February’s trade deadline. No progress has been made on contract negotiations since the season started.

Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m. CST.

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