Brandon Ingram is sticking in Toronto for a bit.
The previous NBA All-Star signed a three-year, $120 million extension with the Raptors on Tuesday, simply days after he was acquired from the Pelicans in alternate for Bruce Brown, Kelly Olynyk and two future draft picks.
The deal features a participant possibility for the ultimate season in 2027-28.
He’ll type a younger core in Toronto that features Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett who’re below contract by means of at the very least the 2026-27 season.
Ingram, 27, is headed north after spending the final five-plus seasons in New Orleans, the place he landed as a key piece within the Anthony Davis-Lakers commerce earlier than the 2019-20 season.
In 18 video games this season, Ingram is averaging 22.2 factors on 46.5 % capturing with 5.6 rebounds and 5.2 assists per recreation.
He’s been sidelined since early December with a left ankle sprain and has but to take the courtroom for the Raptors for the reason that commerce.
Ingram had been in commerce rumors for years earlier than being shipped to Toronto.
The Pelicans lastly pulled the set off on an Ingram deal after the 2 sides couldn’t come to an settlement on an extension.
The Hawks had additionally been in talks to amass Ingram, The Athletic reported.
The Raptors are sitting at 16-37, the fifth-worst document within the NBA, heading into Tuesday’s play.