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Pelicans Consider Trading Star Ingram Amid Disappointing Season

2/1/2025

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Pelicans Weigh Ingram Trade

The New Orleans Pelicans, mired in a disappointing 12-36 season, are contemplating trading star Brandon Ingram. With a lucrative $36 million expiring contract, teams like the Atlanta Hawks and Toronto Raptors are eyeing him. Despite concerns over his injury history, Ingram's scoring prowess could ignite a playoff run for a contender before the February 6 trade deadline.

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Pelicans Pursue Butler

The New Orleans Pelicans are eyeing a trade for Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler, possibly leveraging Brandon Ingram's $36 million expiring contract. However, Butler's desire to join a championship contender poses a challenge, especially with the Pelicans struggling at 12-36. With the trade deadline looming on February 6, Miami is keen to make a move.

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Historical Context

The New Orleans Pelicans' struggles mirror the 2007 Lakers, who faced turmoil before trading Kobe Bryant. Like Ingram, Bryant had a hefty contract and injury concerns. Both teams sought to revitalize through trades, highlighting the NBA's historical trend of leveraging star power to reshape playoff aspirations.

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Pelicans Weigh Ingram Trade

The New Orleans Pelicans, mired in a disappointing 12-36 season, are contemplating trading star Brandon Ingram. With a lucrative $36 million expiring contract, teams like the Atlanta Hawks and Toronto Raptors are eyeing him. Despite concerns over his injury history, Ingram's scoring prowess could ignite a playoff run for a contender before the February 6 trade deadline.

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