New Orleans Pelicans trade Brandon Ingram to Toronto Raptors

Key takeaways:

• The New Orleans Pelicans traded Brandon Ingram to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Bruce Brown, Kelly Olynyk, and two draft picks
• Ingram, who has been sidelined with an injury since December, is in the final year of his contract and will have free agency options this summer
• The Pelicans also sent Daniel Theis to the Oklahoma City Thunder for financial compensation and a 2031 second-round draft pick

The New Orleans Pelicans, currently sitting at the bottom of the Western Conference standings, have parted ways with forward Brandon Ingram, sending him to the Toronto Raptors. The former No. 2 overall draft pick will join the Raptors in exchange for guard Bruce Brown, center Kelly Olynyk, as well as a first-round and a second-round draft pick.

Breaking: The New Orleans Pelicans have traded Brandon Ingram to the Toronto Raptors for Bruce Brown Jr., Kelly Olynyk, one first-round pick and one second-rounder, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/tI4jo2cYhM

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Ingram has averaged 22.2 points, 5.2 assists, and 5.6 rebounds per game this season but has not played since early December due to injury. He is in the final year of his contract, earning $36 million, and will have the option to re-sign with Toronto or enter free agency this summer.

The Pelicans also completed another trade, sending German center Daniel Theis to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Along with Theis, New Orleans included a 2031 second-round draft pick, while receiving financial compensation in return.