On May 14, Beijing time, the NBA playoffs continued. According to previous reports, the Pelicans do not plan to renew Ingram's contract this summer and will explore the possibility of trading Ingram. Among Ingram's many potential next homes, a reporter reported that the Warriors were one of them.
It's no secret that Ingram and the Pelicans are at odds, and according to Marc Stein of The Athletic, there is a growing belief within the league that the Pelicans will actively explore Ingram's trade market ahead of next season. According to insiders, Ingram's departure from the Pelicans is increasingly considered inevitable by the league, and the 76ers, Cavaliers, Hawks, Magic and other teams could be his next home.
According to Sean DeWiney of Heavvy Sports, a Western Conference executive said: "For the Warriors, Ingram is a potential target in their market. Because he can score, but with a slight problem, maybe the price will be a little lower than it should be. But you know that if you keep him healthy and take care of him, he can help you get through it. He was still 26 years younger, which was exactly what they hoped for. ”
The executive then continued: "Ingram is a variable. But we've seen him play, he scored 40 points in 30 minutes against Washington, and he did it twice. When he's in good form, he's a devastating scorer. You can play him in the number four position, he can do a lot of changes, you can play the number three or the number two, and he's become a very good playmaker. This versatility is exactly what Cole likes. You might question his tenacity, but put him with Draymond Green and things change. ”
But the executive also said: "The Pelicans aren't sure if they want to pay him that much. So a lot of teams are looking at him, maybe 10 or 12 teams are looking at him. ”
For the Warriors to pursue Ingram, do you think the combination of the two sides is appropriate? And in what form will the Warriors get Ingram? Feel free to let us know in the comments section.