After a season full of rumors surrounding Brandon Ingram, the New Orleans Pelicans decided to trade him to the Toronto Raptors, where he will be able to get a fresh start. After the trade, Zion Williamson spoke about Ingram and his feelings surrounding the move.

DENVER – Brandon Ingram will go down as one of the better players to wear a Pelicans uniform and be a key figurehead in the team’s transition into the post-Anthony Davis era. However, it was no surprise to see him traded on Wednesday night.

Former All-Star Brandon Ingram heads north in exchange for Bruce Brown, Kelly Olynyk and multiple draft picks, including a 1st.

This is one of the most exciting NBA trade deadlines in recent memory and yet another deal broke with Brandon Ingram heading to the Raptors. After spending several years with the Pelicans as a centerpiece return for New Orleans in the original Anthony Davis blockbuster,

Will the Pelicans be able to get something back for the pending free agent, or will his future be determined in the summer?

Wednesday, the eve of the trade deadline, ended up being Ingram’s last day as a Pelican. It's a trade that feels a lot like one the Saints made in early November when they traded Marshon Lattimore. Both Ingram and Lattimore will go down as arguably the best player at their position in their team's history. Both were plagued by injuries.

The New Orleans Pelicans have reportedly traded Brandon Ingram to the Toronto Raptors for Bruce Brown Jr., Kelly Olynyk and draft picks.

The first-round pick headed to the Pelicans is top-four protected in 2026 and comes via the Indiana Pacers, according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report. The Raptors acquired the pick as part of last year's Pascal Siakam trade.

There was a time when it seemed like Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram were going to lead the next era of New Orleans Pelicans basketball, but