Brandon Ingram's Injury Status For Suns-Pelicans Game

Brandon Ingram is available for Thursday's game.

Apr 26, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram reacts against the Phoenix Suns in the second half during game five of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

On Thursday night, the New Orleans Pelicans will host the Phoenix Suns.

For the game, the Pelicans will have one of their best players back in the starting lineup, as 2020 NBA All-Star Brandon Ingram is available.

He had missed the previous five games, so this will be a big boost for New Orleans.

Via Will Guillory of The Athletic: "Brandon Ingram, Herb Jones and Yves Missi have all been upgraded to available for tonight's game vs Phoenix.

Daniel Theis has been ruled out with a neck spasm.

Tonight will be the first time Brandon Ingram, Trey Murphy and Dejounte Murray take the floor together as teammates."

Brandon Ingram, Herb Jones and Yves Missi have all been upgraded to available for tonight's game vs Phoenix.

Daniel Theis has been ruled out with a neck spasm.

Tonight will be the first time Brandon Ingram, Trey Murphy and Dejounte Murray take the floor together as teammates.

— Will Guillory (@WillGuillory) December 5, 2024

Ingram has had a solid start to the season with averages of 22.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 5.4 assists per contest while shooting 46.5% from the field and 36.4% from the three-point range in 16 games.

He is in his sixth season playing for New Orleans.

Nov 16, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) brings the ball up court against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

The Pelicans have had a tough start to the year due to all of their injuries.

They are the 15th seed in the west with a 4-18 record in 22 games.

Currently, the Pelicans are in the middle of a nine-game losing streak.

Following the Suns, they will play their next game on Saturday evening when they remain at home to host the OKC Thunder.

Updated Injury Report 12/5 vs. Phoenix:

AVAILABLE
Brandon Ingram – Right Plantaris Tendonitis
Herb Jones – Right Shoulder Strain
Yves Missi – Right Ankle Sprain
 
OUT
Jose Alvarado – Left Hamstring Strain
Jordan Hawkins – Lumbar Spine Annular Fissure
Antonio Reeves – G League On…

— Pelicans PR (@PelicansPR) December 5, 2024

As for the Suns, they are 12-8 in 20 games, which has them as the fifth seed in the west.

They are in the middle of a two-game winning streak.