<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba-rumors-brandon-ingram-linked-nuggets-trade-pursuits');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA rumors: Brandon Ingram also linked to Nuggets trade pursuits');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/NBA-rumors-Brandon-Ingram-also-linked-to-Nuggets-trade-pursuits.jpg"></figure><h1>NBA rumors: Brandon Ingram also linked to Nuggets trade pursuits</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-18T08:15:26-08:00">December 18th, 8:15am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-18T19:17:17-08:00">December 18th, 7:17pm</time><address><a href="https://haydencilley.wixsite.com/hayden-cilley-s-port">Hayden Cilley</a>Hayden Cilley joined ClutchPoints in August 2024 as a Phoenix Suns and Mercury reporter, as well as an Associate Editor. Hayden graduated from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University while covering events like the 2023 NCAA Men's Final Four, the 2024 Vrbo Fiesta Bowl and the Arizona State men's swim and dive team. He recently covered the Phoenix Mercury for The Next Hoops and PHNX Sports.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Denver Nuggets</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Brandon Ingram trade rumors continue to swirl around him, and this time the Denver Nuggets. The New Orleans Pelicans forward has been involved in a variety of trade discussions, but this one with Denver is the newest of the bunch. After <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-brandon-ingram-turned-down-pelicans-offer">Ingram declined the Pelicans $50 million per season offer</a>, his time in the city <a href="https://x.com/IanBegley/status/1869202861634318632" rel="noopener">might be coming to a close</a>.</p><p>SNY’s Ian Begley reported from The Athletic that “Brandon Ingram is another player among the group on their radar. The clearest pathway for Denver to make a trade for a big scorer with a significant salary would be to include Michael Porter Jr. in the deal.”</p><p>Porter Jr. has three years and $114 million left on his contract. For the Nuggets to trade for Ingram, they’ll need to include him in the deal. Still, Ingram is in the final year of his contract and could be an unrestricted free agent after the year. However, the Nuggets might need a secondary scorer as soon as possible.</p><p>Ingram is having a solid season thus far. He’s averaging 22.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 5.2 assists. He’s also shooting <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/i/ingrabr01.html" rel="noopener">46.5% from the field and 37.4% from three</a> while being the top-scoring option. Not to mention, Zion Williamson hasn’t played a game for New Orleans this season. It’s forcing much of the defensive game plan against Ingram. He’s performing well, considering the circumstances.</p><h2><b>Brandon Ingram’s trade with the Pelicans and Nuggets could do wonders</b></h2><p>On a team with Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, the former Duke basketball forward will thrive with the duo. After all, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/pelicans-trade-brandon-ingram-new-contract">Pelicans are rumored to likely trade Ingram rather than extend him</a>. Although Murray is having a rough season, Jokic is playing at an MVP level. Not to mention, he’s practically carrying the offense while playing an absurd amount of minutes.</p><p>While Christian Braun and others have stepped up, there’s not that secondary to take pressure off of Jokic. It was supposed to be Murray, but after his struggles, Denver might want to pull the trigger on a potential deal. Someone like Ingram can unlock an interesting dynamic at the forward position.</p><p>His innate scoring ability, mixed with an improved playmaking ability, is essential for a top-tier offense. Plus, they can give the ball to Ingram late in games, in addition to Jokic. That two-man game is a scary thought for an opposing defense. With all that being said, it’s only a rumor. The Nuggets are the No. 5 seed and are in a comfortable position. If they need to or desire to make a move, they have the pieces necessary.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: Brandon Ingram also linked to Nuggets trade pursuits

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba-news-carmelo-anthonys-reaction-brandon-ingram-comparison-says-a-lot');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA news: Carmelo Anthony’s reaction to Brandon Ingram comparison says a lot');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/0Carmelo-Anthonys-reaction-to-Brandon-Ingram-comparison-says-a-lot0.jpg"></figure><h1>NBA news: Carmelo Anthony’s reaction to Brandon Ingram comparison says a lot</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-11T13:11:12-08:00">December 11th, 1:11pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-11T13:11:12-08:00">December 11th, 1:11pm</time><address><a>Jackson Stone</a>Jackson Stone is a Mercer University senior from Atlanta on track to graduate with a BA in communications. A lifelong sports lover, Jackson is a die-hard fan of all Atlanta teams. He joined ClutchPoints in 2023.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/pelicans-fighting-teams-schedule-cooper-flagg-ace-bailey-vj-edgecombe">New Orleans Pelicans have struggled mightily</a> to open up the 2024-25 NBA season and recently got yet another injury blow when it was revealed that <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/pelicans-news-brandon-ingram-out-indefinitely-low-left-ankle-sprain">Brandon Ingram will miss extensive time</a> with an ankle injury. New Orleans has already had by far the worst injury luck in the NBA this year and is still awaiting the return of Zion Williamson from an injury absence of his own, currently sitting at 5-20.</p><p>When he has been in the lineup, Ingram has been putting up numbers, averaging over 22 points on 46.5 percent shooting from the field so far this year. However, that didn’t stop one fan from recently taking to X, formerly Twitter, to criticize the forward.</p><p>“Brandon Ingram is the modern day Carmelo Anthony. He puts up points somewhat efficiently but it rarely leads to wins,” wrote the user.</p><p>One person who <a href="https://x.com/carmeloanthony/status/1866384781057114525" rel="noopener">wasn’t a huge fan</a> of that comparison was Carmelo Anthony himself:</p><p>https://x.com/carmeloanthony/status/1866384781057114525</p><p>Anthony indeed fit the bill of a volume scorer whose isolation-heavy play style rarely led to great team success, although it should be noted that his prime years intersected with those of Kobe Bryant and LeBron James, making it difficult for any teams to advance very far in the playoffs in either conference.</p><h2><b>Can the Pelicans save their season?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Ingram-vs-the-Thunder.jpg"><figcaption>Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>While the season is only just over a fourth of the way complete, the Pelicans have already dug themselves quite the whole in an unforgiving Western Conference playoff picture.</p><p>15 games under .500 is probably not where the New Orleans front office envisioned themselves being after making an all-in move this summer by trading Dyson Daniels, Larry Nance Jr., and two first round picks for former Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray.</p><p>Murray just recently returned from a hand fracture that he suffered on the first day of the season and is still looking to recapture the All-Star version of himself that last showed up when he was a member of the San Antonio Spurs.</p><p>Injuries were always going to be a concern with a team led by Zion Williamson, but it’s safe to say that even the most pessimistic Pelicans fan wouldn’t have anticipated luck this bad this early into the season.</p><p>In any case, the Pelicans will next hit the floor on Thursday evening at home against the Sacramento Kings in a rematch of last year’s play-in game between the two teams. That game is slated to tip off at 8:00 PM ET from the Smoothie King Center.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA news: Carmelo Anthony’s reaction to Brandon Ingram comparison says a lot

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba-rumors-brandon-ingram-turned-down-pelicans-offer');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA rumors: Brandon Ingram turned down Pelicans’ $50 million per season offer');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Brandon-Ingram-turned-down-Pelicans-50-million-per-season-offer.jpg"><figcaption>ClutchPoints</figcaption></figure><h1>NBA rumors: Brandon Ingram turned down Pelicans’ $50 million per season offer</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-10T14:23:25-08:00">December 10th, 2:23pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-10T14:23:25-08:00">December 10th, 2:23pm</time><address><a>Julian Ojeda</a>Julian Ojeda is an Orlando-based sports journalist with 3 years of professional writing under his belt, specializing in both NBA and NFL coverage. A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram reportedly declined a $50 million per season extension offer in 2023, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The revelation, shared during Charania’s appearance on NBA Today with Malika Andrews, sheds light on the ongoing <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/pelicans-trade-brandon-ingram-new-contract">uncertainty surrounding Ingram’s future</a> with the franchise.</p><p>Charania <a href="https://x.com/TheDunkCentral/status/1866584646558892455" rel="noopener">emphasized</a> the challenges the Pelicans face in navigating Ingram’s contract situation.</p><p>“They’ve been really balancing trade versus extension since the offseason,” Charania stated. “As it stands right now, because of their salary cap situation for this year and for the next years to come – an extension at even his current salary at $36 million, they just can’t reach it as an organization as of right now. That’s what makes, from what I’m told, the trade route more likely.”</p><h2><b>Brandon Ingram’s contract rejections fuel trade speculations</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Brandon-Ingram-14-reacts-to-a-play-against-Phoenix-Suns-guard-Devin-Booker-1.jpg"><figcaption>© Stephen Lew-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Charania also noted that Ingram declined not only the $50 million per year extension last year but also a $40 million offer this past offseason.</p><p>“That’s something that both sides will navigate,” he continued. “I expect him to have a robust market between now and the deadline.”</p><p>Ingram, 27, is currently sidelined indefinitely alongside teammate Zion Williamson due to injuries, compounding the Pelicans’ struggles this season. He is averaging 22.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game while shooting 46.5% from the field and 37.4% from three in 18 games before his ankle injury.</p><p>The Pelicans have endured a difficult start to the season, sitting at 5-20 following their latest loss. With Ingram set to become a free agent next summer and the team underperforming, trade rumors surrounding him and other players have intensified.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Brandon Ingram reportedly turned down an extension from New Orleans last year that would have paid him $50 million per year, per <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShamsCharania</a></p><p>(h/t <a href="https://twitter.com/PelsFilmRoom?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PelsFilmRoom</a> )</p><p><a href="https://t.co/AVv7RHHEL5">pic.twitter.com/AVv7RHHEL5</a></p><p>— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheDunkCentral/status/1866584646558892455?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 10, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p></figure><p>Ingram recently changed his representation to Klutch Sports, signaling a potentially significant shift in how his future will be negotiated. The move adds another layer of complexity as the Pelicans weigh their options between retaining Ingram or seeking trade opportunities before the February 6 deadline.</p><h2><b>Pelicans weigh roster overhaul as CJ McCollum, Herb Jones draw interest </b></h2><p>Ingram’s situation is part of a broader picture of uncertainty for the Pelicans, who have been hampered by injuries to key players. In addition to Ingram, Charania reported earlier Tuesday that <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-2-pelicans-drawing-trade-interest-amid-brandon-ingram-saga">CJ McCollum and Herb Jones are also garnering trade interest</a> from multiple teams.</p><p>McCollum, a 12-year NBA veteran, and Jones, a rising two-way talent, represent valuable trade assets for a team grappling with injuries and a poor start to the season. Charania suggested that the Pelicans’ struggles, coupled with their salary cap challenges, may push them to explore significant roster changes as the trade deadline approaches.</p><p>The Pelicans now face critical decisions about their direction moving forward. Whether they choose to build around their current core or pursue a roster overhaul could shape the franchise’s trajectory for years to come.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: Brandon Ingram turned down Pelicans’ $50 million per season offer

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba-rumors-2-pelicans-drawing-trade-interest-amid-brandon-ingram-saga');   ga('set', 'title', 'NBA rumors: 2 Pelicans drawing trade interest amid Brandon Ingram saga');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2-Pelicans-drawing-trade-interest-amid-Brandon-Ingram-saga.jpg"><figcaption>ClutchPoints</figcaption></figure><h1>NBA rumors: 2 Pelicans drawing trade interest amid Brandon Ingram saga</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-10T12:01:12-08:00">December 10th, 12:01pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-10T12:01:12-08:00">December 10th, 12:01pm</time><address><a>Julian Ojeda</a>Julian Ojeda is an Orlando-based sports journalist with 3 years of professional writing under his belt, specializing in both NBA and NFL coverage. A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly receiving trade inquiries for CJ McCollum and Herb Jones <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/pelicans-trade-brandon-ingram-new-contract">amid ongoing speculation about Brandon Ingram’s future with the team</a>. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, multiple teams have <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/42878390/shams-charania-nba-pass-trade-intel-jimmy-butler-brandon-ingram-golden-state-warriors" rel="noopener">expressed interest</a> in McCollum and Jones as the Pelicans navigate a challenging season.</p><p>The Pelicans had high expectations entering the 2024-25 NBA season, bolstered by the offseason acquisition of Dejounte Murray from the Atlanta Hawks. However, injuries to key players have significantly impacted their performance. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/pelicans-news-evp-david-griffin-stand-pat-despite-zion-williamson-brandon-ingram-injuries">Zion Williamson remains sidelined indefinitely due to a hamstring injury</a>, and Brandon Ingram is out indefinitely with a high-grade left ankle sprain. These setbacks have contributed to the team’s struggles, culminating in a 5-20 record following a 121-116 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night.</p><h2><b>CJ McCollum’s veteran leadership and scoring make him a coveted target</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/CJ-McCollum-3-is-defended-by-Atlanta-Hawks-guard-Bogdan-Bogdanovic-13.jpg"><figcaption>© Brett Davis-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>CJ McCollum, a 12-year NBA veteran, has been a key piece for the Pelicans since being acquired from the Portland Trail Blazers during the 2021-22 season. The 33-year-old guard signed a two-year, $64 million extension in 2022, which ties him to the team through the 2025-26 season. This season, McCollum is averaging 20.3 points, 3.9 assists, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 43.4% from the field and 31.4% from three-point range in 12 appearances.</p><p>Last season, McCollum played a pivotal role in the Pelicans securing a playoff berth, averaging 20 points, 4.6 assists, and 4.3 rebounds while shooting an efficient 45.9% from the field and 42.9% from beyond the arc. His scoring ability and veteran leadership make him an attractive option for teams seeking a proven backcourt presence.</p><h2><b>Herb Jones’ two-way prowess and contract appeal spark trade interest </b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Herbert-Jones-2-dribbles-against-San-Antonio-Spurs-forward-Keldon-Johnson-0.jpg"><figcaption>© Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Herb Jones, meanwhile, is regarded as one of the league’s rising two-way talents. The 26-year-old forward signed a four-year, $54 million extension in 2023, keeping him under contract through the 2026-27 season. Jones is averaging 10.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, two assists, and 1.9 steals per game this season while shooting 51.8% from the field.</p><p>Jones’ contributions extend beyond the box score, as his defensive versatility and high basketball IQ make him a valuable asset. Last season, he had a career year, posting averages of 11 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.4 steals per game while shooting 49.8% from the field and an impressive 41.8% from three-point range across 76 games.</p><p>Trade rumors involving McCollum and Jones are expected to intensify as the December 15 date approaches, when many players become eligible for trades. The Pelicans’ current struggles, coupled with their injury woes, may prompt the team to consider reshaping its roster ahead of the February 6 trade deadline.</p><p>While no deals are imminent, the interest in McCollum and Jones underscores their value in the league. Whether the New Orleans Pelicans opt to move one or both players could hinge on their long-term plans and the offers they receive in the coming months. For now, the franchise faces critical decisions that could shape its trajectory for the remainder of the season and beyond.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA rumors: 2 Pelicans drawing trade interest amid Brandon Ingram saga

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/pelicans-news-sources-brandon-ingram-getting-anthony-edwards-ja-morant-level-contract-extension');   ga('set', 'title', 'Sources: Why Pelicans Brandon Ingram not getting Anthony Edwards, Ja Morant level deal');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Sources-Why-Pelicans-Brandon-Ingram-not-getting-Anthony-Edwards-Ja-Morant-level-deal.jpg"></figure><h1>Sources: Why Pelicans Brandon Ingram not getting Anthony Edwards, Ja Morant level deal</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-10T10:11:50-08:00">December 10th, 10:11am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-10T10:11:50-08:00">December 10th, 10:11am</time><address><a>Chris Dodson</a>Chris Dodson is a Memphis Grizzlies beat reporter for ClutchPoints who has also covered the New Orleans Pelicans. He has covered Louisiana high school and college basketball in spurts for over a decade. A basketball lifer from the bayou, his gumbo-stirring form matches his elbow jumper celebrations. Fast enough for varsity hoops, tall enough for a soccer scholarship. He has words and will travel, just not on the court.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Memphis Grizzlies</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The NBA’s player acquisition markets are constantly shifting around new CBA parameters, the supply of talent, and the demand from contenders to add another All-Star piece. Only game-changing, globally marketable stars are truly worth a full max-level deal. That principle is why the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/pelicans-news-evp-david-griffin-stand-pat-despite-zion-williamson-brandon-ingram-injuries">market has settled on New Orleans Pelicans star Brandon Ingram.</a> Though eligible, Ingram is facing long odds when it comes to inking a contract extension on par with Anthony Edwards and Ja Morant.</p><p>Shams Charania (ESPN) reports Ingram’s <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/42878390/shams-charania-nba-pass-trade-intel-jimmy-butler-brandon-ingram-golden-state-warriors" rel="noopener">new agents are still asking</a> about a full five-year, $50 million-a-season type of contract structure. One league source laughed at that initial asking price when talking with ClutchPoints recently. Front offices are being cautious given the new CBA team building blueprints after all.</p><p>“If Ja Morant is making $36 million, BI can’t be getting $50 (million),” the source stated. “That’s ANT money.”</p><p>Left implied: Ingram is not on the same All-NBA level as Morant or Edwards and the next contract will make that clear. A four-year, $135 million deal might look insulting but there is no new injection of money coming this summer. Only two or three teams will have cap space and those front offices are clearing the books for rebuilds. Ingram reportedly wants to find a competitive situation at the next stop.</p><p>Ingram will need to compromise in a big way. Ja Morant’s five-year, $197 million deal ends at his age-28 season with a $44.8 million cap hit. The Memphis Grizzlies are getting a bargain with this season’s $36.7 million price. Comparatively, Anthony Edwards will make $55 million as a 27-year-old before hitting unrestricted free agency. He is<a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/contracts/_/sort/average" rel="noopener"> 21st on the AAV charts this season</a>, tied with Tyrese Haliburton. Morant is 42nd, tied with Zion Williamson.</p><p>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ($35.8 million AAV) is 50th; Aaron Gordon ($34.5 million) 55th. De’Aaron Fox and Donovan Mitchell are tied for 58th but round out the top 60 at $32 million. A healthy 27-year-old Ingram might have gotten that this summer by showing a little flexibility in negotiations but the market is cratering before Christmas Day.</p><h2><b>Pelicans, Brandon Ingram’s short-term options</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Brandon-Ingram-Anthony-Edwards.jpg"><figcaption>Stephen Lew-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>A short-term two-year deal worth $70 million with a third-year option keeps Ingram near his current wages while waiting out the market. Wanting north of $200 million over four years had teams like the Utah Jazz walking away from Ingram negotiations this summer. The Jazz will always have difficulty drawing in free agents but still balked at BI’s demands. Utah is a lottery team worried about Ingram’s questionable clutch shooting, an affinity for long two-pointers over threes, and injury history.</p><p>That performance against Lu Dort in the Pelicans’ last postseason appearance still lingers, and leaves most contenders weary. Sure, Ingram was averaging 22.2 points on 46.5% from the floor (37.4%3PA), 5.6 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game in 18 starts. However, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/pelicans-news-brandon-ingram-pelicans-heart-and-soul-suns-takedown">Pelicans’ ‘heart and soul’</a> will now be on the sidelines indefinitely with a high ankle sprain.</p><p>All things considered, it’s hard to see Brandon Ingram getting a pay raise much less $50 million per season any time soon. Finding the 27-year-old former All-Star reserve a new home has been hard enough. That is why the Pelicans might have to stand pat until this summer and Ingram might have to settle for 60% of the current asking price. Not many in the gym seem to see a reason to pay more in this market.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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