Ingram, a once-shining star, now seems to have a less bright day with the Pelicans. According to various "scouts", Ingram has become the most likely player to be traded by the Pelicans in the offseason. As soon as this news came out, fans sighed: Is this "golden left hand" going to say goodbye to the Pelicans?
The glory of the past
Recalling that in the summer of 2022, Ingram led the Pelicans to six fierce battles with the Suns, averaging 27 points per game, and at that time, he was undoubtedly the Pelicans' "star of the game". But now, the world is unpredictable, and his performance this season has been shocking, with mediocre statistics in the regular season and even more miserable in the playoffs. Could it be that this is the legendary "cold in high places"?
Renewal doubts
Ingram is eligible for an early contract extension with the Pelicans this summer, but given his performance this season, the Pelicans may not be able to offer a contract with a maximum salary easily. And what about Ingram? He is only 26 years old, and he is in the prime of his career, how can he easily accept an offer that is lower than the maximum salary? This contract renewal drama seems to be about to stage a "tug of war".
Where are we going?
Since the Pelicans are interested in trading Ingram, who will be his next home? The bookmaker gave odds and favored him to go to the Magic and Eagles. But don't forget, there's one more team that has their eye on Ingram – and that's the Warriors!
Warriors executives have not been idle, and the Warriors have lost hope in Wiggins as he continues to slump this season. Ingram came into their sights, and they took a fancy to Ingram's scoring ability and versatility. Think about it, if Ingram does join the Warriors, won't he and Curry team up to sweep the league? But then again, it depends on whether Ingram can stay healthy, after all, the attributes of the "glass man" are not a joke.
Goodbye?
Having said that, although Ingram's days with the Pelicans may be coming to an end, basketball is so big, he always has a chance to find a new stage. After all, a player's value is not only determined by his performance on a team, but also by his ability to grow and break through in the face of adversity. So, Ingram, don't be discouraged, we look forward to your future performances!