Pelicans not willing to pay Brandon Ingram contract worth $52 million in annual average value
Brandon Ingram has one year remaining on his contract. On July 6, he becomes eligible to sign a four-year extension worth $208 million. The Pelicans value Ingram’s talent and his down-to-earth personality, but as The Times-Picayune reported in May, the team does not have a willingness to pay him a contract worth $52 million in average annual value.
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Christian Clark @cclark_13
The Brandon Ingram situation is a thorny problem to solve for David Griffin. The next few weeks could determine the next half-decade in New Orleans. nola.com/sports/pelican… – 10:03 AM
The Brandon Ingram situation is a thorny problem to solve for David Griffin. The next few weeks could determine the next half-decade in New Orleans. nola.com/sports/pelican… – 10:03 AM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Vinson played a major part in the improved shooting displayed by Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Herb Jones and others during his time in New Orleans. – 12:50 PM
Vinson played a major part in the improved shooting displayed by Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Herb Jones and others during his time in New Orleans. – 12:50 PM
More on this storyline
Michael Scotto: There’s been some chatter about whether Cleveland would have interest in Brandon Ingram, but I’ve gotten the sense from talking to league sources that Cleveland isn’t enthralled with the idea of trading for him and then having to pay him a ton of money after his contract season. -via HoopsHype / June 12, 2024
Keeping him around will be complicated. Ingram, who turns 27 in September, is eligible for a four-year, $208 million extension this summer. Considering their current and future financial situation, the Pelicans are unlikely to offer him that maximum deal this offseason, league sources tell The Athletic. -via New York Times / June 5, 2024
If Brandon Ingram hits the trade market, I would not expect the Warriors to show interest. -via New York Times / May 30, 2024