Brandon Ingram's Injury Status For Pelicans vs Pacers

New Orleans Pelicans star Brandon Ingram is listed on the injury report vs the Indiana Pacers

Nov 1, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) looks to pass the ball against Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

The New Orleans Pelicans will face the Indiana Pacers on Sunday afternoon. New Orleans has the worst road record in the Western Conference, having won just one game away from home. Their top player, Zion Williamson, is out indefinitely, but the Pelicans' injury list is massive.

New Orleans released their injury report before Sunday's game, and forward Brandon Ingram remains out. Ingram suffered an ankle sprain on December 7th against the Oklahoma City Thunder when he landed on Thunder forward Lu Dort's foot. The former No. 2 overall pick left the game and did not return. After an MRI revealed a severe low ankle sprain, the Pelicans announced he would be out indefinitely.

Javonte Green questionable, six Pelicans out for Sunday game at Indiana#Pelicans | @MorrisBartLLC https://t.co/YHALGgMVI3

— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) December 14, 2024

Ingram has also been in the news off the court, as he recently changed agencies, going from Excel Sports Management to Klutch Sports during the season. The former Duke standout had an interesting summer surrounding his contract in New Orleans. Ingram reportedly wanted a max contract extension worth about $50 million per season. The Pelicans were unwilling to match that deal, and the former Most Improved Player was left playing in the final year of his contract.

New Orleans could decide to trade Ingram before the deadline and begin to build the team around Zion Williamson. They could also let the season play out and try to re-sign the former all-star forward in the offseason.

The Pelicans reportedly called teams during the offseason to gauge interest in him, but there was little. Ingram has a troubled injury history, playing in 64 games last season, the most since his rookie year. The Kingston, North Carolina native has made just one all-star appearance in his career. Ingram is averaging 23.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 5.3 assists this season for New Orleans.

Tip-off is set for 4:00 p.m. CST.

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