Magic-Pelicans Injury Report: Ingram Won't Play, Orlando's Status Clear

The Orlando Magic opens the preseason against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday afternoon. Here's the latest on player statuses.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) shoots the ball against Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) during the first quarter at KIA Center. / Mike Watters-Imagn Images

The Orlando Magic opens its 2024-25 NBA preseason versus the New Orleans Pelicans with a 1:30 p.m. inside the Smoothie King Center.

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Here's the latest regarding the health and status of the two teams heading into the contest:

Orlando Magic Injury Report

• None

New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report

• Trey Murphy III: OUT (hamstring)

Brandon Ingram won't play in the preseason opener versus the Magic, Pelicans coach Willie Green said.

Ingram's absence from action on Monday is not injury-related, Green said. According to a report from Jim Eichenhofer, it was a "collective decision" for Ingram to sit out versus the Magic.

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