Brandon Ingram Articles - Page 12

Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram have led a New Orleans Pelicans team that has been one of the more compelling non-playoff teams in recent memory. What will it take for them to finally crack the playoffs next season? That would be one of their young guards becoming a prominent scorer. There are three prime candidates […]

A lot has definitely changed in the NBA since Klay Thompson last played a game. Kyle Lowry is has taken his talents to the Miami Heat, Russell Westbrook has gone home to the Los Angeles Lakers, and so much more. The same train of thought also applies to the hobby and how some guys are […]

The New Orleans Pelicans completed another disappointing season, failing to reach the Playoffs for the third year in a row and the fifth time in six years. However, there is hope in Louisiana, as forward Zion Williamson finally played an extended number of minutes, without any major restrictions. Going forward, the Pelicans will need to […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have been the team on the cusp for what feels like forever. But now entering year three of the Zion Williamson era, it’s very much a make or break season for the team. There are many unanswered questions left on the Pelicans, but Zion Williamson is not one of them. He’s […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are coming off another playoffs-less season after finishing 2020-21 with a record of 31-41 for 11th in the Western Conference. However, the Pels made some questionable moves in the offseason and might miss the playoffs again in 2021-22. Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram are the stars of the team, but they […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are a dark horse team to make some noise this season. It feels as though that’s been the offseason sentiment for every year that Zion Williamson has been in the league. Could this third time really be the charm for the young Pels? Yes, they lost Lonzo Ball in free agency […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are bound to be active in this year’s offseason, already making a blockbuster trade. It’s clear the team is looking to put better talent alongside stars Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram. New Orleans started this by making a deal with the Memphis Grizzlies. They traded away Steven Adams, Eric Bledsoe, the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are still searching for a head coach after moving on from Stan Van Gundy just one season into his tenure. The NBA Draft is also approaching, and the Pelicans have some key decisions to make in an effort to have a competitive team with the nucleus of Brandon Ingram and Zion […]

Rumors surrounding Damian Lillard’s availability are heating up as more teams around the league have expressed interest. The Portland Trail Blazers are quiet for now, but it’s no secret the organization is looking to conduct a blockbuster trade. It’s more likely they trade CJ McCollum, but if the right offer is made for Lillard, the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans decided to move on from head coach Stan Van Gundy after just one season. After the decision, talks about his relationship with both Zion Williamson and Brandin Ingram came about. However, Van Gundy hooped on the STUpodity podcast by Stugotz and put those rumors to bed, according to Jonathan Soveta.  “Front […]

The New Orleans Pelicans missed the playoffs in 2020-2021 and now face some serious decisions regarding their future. They let Stan Van Gundy and are still searching for a new head coach. Trade buzz has swirled regarding Zion Williamson, although he isn’t likely going anywhere. Trade talks have also focused on Brandon Ingram. However, there […]

The date is June 23, 2016, at Barclays Center. The top prospects of the collegiate level and overseas have gathered with their hopes of being selected during the NBA Draft. Going in, the top three choices– in no order– were Ben Simmons, Brandon Ingram, and Jaylen Brown, with Dragan Bender a sleeper international prospect and […]

Back in 2016, during the build-up to the NBA Draft, Chauncey Billups came out with a rather controversial take on the whole Ben Simmons situation. Five years later and it looks like Billups’ hot take has aged quite well. At that point in time, the Philadelphia 76ers had the first overall pick for the coming […]

It’s been quite a crazy day in the NBA world. One of the biggest headlines that emerged from Wednesday was the New Orleans Pelicans’ decision to fire head coach Stan Van Gundy after just one season at the helm. As it turns out, this shocking turn of events had a lot to do with Zion […]

The New Orleans Pelicans fired head coach Stan Van Gundy after just one season on Wednesday. Brandon Ingram might have played a role in SVG’s dismissal. Christian Clark of Nola.com reported Ingram’s relationship with Van Gundy was on unstable ground for the majority of the season: Van Gundy’s relationship with All-Star forward Brandon Ingram was […]

With the 2020-21 campaign now officially coming to a close for the New Orleans Pelicans, the team is now set to enter what should be a particularly interesting offseason. The future of incoming free agent Lonzo Ball is one of the biggest issues the Pelicans must address this summer, and for his part, New Orleans […]

After failing to make the playoffs for the second straight year, New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson is gearing up for a big offseason. The Pelicans youngster wants to win, and for him, the key is his partnership with Brandon Ingram. With that said, he revealed his plan to work with his fellow forward in […]

There’s no other person harder on Ja Morant than Ja Morant. The Memphis Grizzlies on Monday had a hard time fending off the undermanned New Orleans Pelicans, who played minus their two All-Stars in Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram, plus Steven Adams due to various injuries. But in the end, Morant and company did enough […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram will likely be on-pace to achieve a rather absurd feat in his second campaign with Zion Williamson. According to Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report, Ingram is putting up 23.8 points per game with an effective field goal percentage of 53.1 percent. Ingram’s probably feeling some deja vu because he’s […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are still clinging to a little bit of hope with regards to their playoffs aspirations this season. Unfortunately, they have just been dealt a huge blow with reports emerging that All-Star forward Brandon Ingram has suffered a low ankle sprain on his left foot. Ingram apparently sustained the injury during Tuesday’s […]

San Antonio Spurs star DeMar DeRozan is all about stepping it up when it matters most. The 31-year-old showcased his clutch gene yet again on Saturday as he lifted the Spurs to a 110-108 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. With less than a minute remaining on the clock, DeRozan went one-on-one with Pels star […]

Nothing can make a team look better, quite like playing the Orlando Magic. On Thursday, Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, and the New Orleans Pelicans got the full “Magic” experience, looking like a super team in the process. Besides earning the 35-point victory over the last-place club, the Pelicans also set multiple franchise marks along the […]

Expectations are always sky-high for the first overall pick in the NBA Draft and Zion Williamson was no exception in 2019. With that said, Williamson has exceeded the hype attached to his NBA arrival. Yes, the player who had as much hype as any player entering the NBA since LeBron James has surpassed the buzz […]

From 2014-17, the Los Angeles Lakers drafted numerous players that have turned into solid players at the NBA level. LA decided to risk it all and trade their entire young core at the time of Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, and Josh Hart to the New Orleans Pelicans in 2019 in order to acquire Anthony Davis. […]

It won’t be long till the New Orleans Pelicans will get their starting point guard Lonzo Ball back in the lineup. On Thursday, Pelicans general manager David Griffin gave a positive update on Ball’s status after missing the last four games due to a left hip flexor soreness. According to the NOLA executive, the  23-year-old […]

LaVar Ball is clearly unhappy with the role his son, Lonzo Ball, has been handed with by the New Orleans Pelicans. In true LaVar fashion, the always-outspoken Ball family patriarch completely went off on the Pelicans, which included a lengthy rant about their two stars in Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram. LaVar did not hold […]

Did New Orleans Pelicans swingman Brandon Ingram seriously forget he shared the floor with one of the greatest players in NBA history? Ingram was asked Thursday about both Zion Williamson being named a Western Conference All-Star reserve after the former No. 2 pick earned that honor last season. The Duke product spoke highly of Williamson, […]

New Orleans Pelicans  forward Brandon Ingram headlines one of the biggest “snub class” in NBA All-Star Game history this year. While obviously disappointed that the league did not recognize the strides he made to his game this season, the 23-year-old swingman said he will just use the slight as fuel to further elevate his game […]

The New Orleans Pelicans made history on Sunday night as they mounted the biggest comeback in franchise history against the Boston Celtics. The Pelicans escaped with a 120-115 overtime win against Boston after trailing by as many as 24 points in the third quarter. After the statement victory, Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram were all […]

The New Orleans Pelicans and Boston Celtics game is finally over after a back-and-forth ending on Sunday. Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram put the final nail in the coffin with a huge three-pointer with less than a minute left to secure the 120-115 victory for New Orleans. Ingram CLUTCH three for the lead 💦https://t.co/9vj2ywTXxG — ClutchPoints […]

Big changes are coming for the New Orleans Pelicans, revealed coach Stan Van Gundy on Sunday. This after the Pelicans surrendered an embarrassing 123-112 loss to the cellar-dwelling Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. After the game, Van Gundy did not hide his displeasure with his team’s lackluster effort and hinted that a tweak in […]

A lot of basketball fans, especially NBA cards collectors, often display their reverence for the players belonging to the 2017-18 and 2018-19 Draft Class. Their appreciation for these two classes is a given because most of the NBA’s promising young stars were drafted during these years. The most notable names include Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum, […]

The New Orleans Pelicans’ interest in trading for Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal is one of the biggst open secrets around the NBA, according to Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer.  The price for Beal would likely start at the haul the Pelicans received for Jrue Holiday from the Milwaukee Bucks. Given all the draft capital New […]

The New Orleans Pelicans look abysmal through their first 15 games of the season. The communication has been awful and teams are having their way with them on the offensive end. As the two stars Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram continue to improve, the front office must surround the two with key contributors who will […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are fresh from a disappointing five-game road trip where they came out with a 1-4 record. After suffering two-straight losses against the Utah Jazz the journey, Brandon Ingram issued critical comments about his team’s performance but remained optimistic that they can eventually get back on the right track in their coming […]

Stan Van Gundy and his New Orleans Pelicans have fallen into quite of a rut, with their recent 118-102 loss to the Utah Jazz. That’s their sixth loss in seven games. Utah was on fire from beyond the arc, going 21 of 47 (44.7 percent) on the evening. This, apparently, has been the trend for […]

New Orleans Pelicans veteran guard JJ Redick thinks teammate Brandon Ingram could average a triple-double for a full season, if he really wanted. Ingram has established himself as one of the Pelicans’ best overall playmakers and facilitators in addition to being an elite scorer. He’s averaging 5.1 assists, but Redick believes he can post double-digit […]

For one quarter, New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram was having a sweet return to the Staples Center. That was, until the defending champions — and the superstar for whom he was traded — showed up. Since allowing 118 points to the San Antonio Spurs on Jan. 7, the Los Angeles Lakers have tightened the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans were 2.6 seconds away from clinching a close home win over the Toronto Raptors. All they needed was for Brandon Ingram to sink the insurance free-throws to seal the game. Up by two, the All-Star forward sank the first freebie to extend New Orleans’ lead to three. With his confidence at […]