Zion Williamson on Brandon Ingram trade to Toronto: ‘That was tough to see him go. He’s somebody that’s been here with me since day one, all the ups and downs of the Pels. You wish it could be different but I think he was just at a point where he felt like he had to do what was best for him, and as a friend all you can do is support that decision.
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Source: YouTube
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Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Despite the loss, Zion with a season-high tonight vs. the Kings 💪 pic.x.com/d5s9AbJ9g9 – 12:53 AM
Despite the loss, Zion with a season-high tonight vs. the Kings 💪 pic.x.com/d5s9AbJ9g9 – 12:53 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Zion tonight:
40 PTS
4 REB
4 AST
Most points in a game since 2022. pic.x.com/cR6IkiFgpn – 12:53 AM
Zion tonight:
40 PTS
4 REB
4 AST
Most points in a game since 2022. pic.x.com/cR6IkiFgpn – 12:53 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Domantas Sabonis fouls out trying to defend Zion Williamson who comes away with a 3-point opportunity. He’s up to 40 points now after the free throw. – 12:30 AM
Domantas Sabonis fouls out trying to defend Zion Williamson who comes away with a 3-point opportunity. He’s up to 40 points now after the free throw. – 12:30 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings lead the Pelicans 119-114 with 1:06 to play. Doug Christie with one timeout remaining. Domantas Sabonis with 27 points and 16 rebounds tonight, while Zion Williamson is up to 37 points – 12:29 AM
Kings lead the Pelicans 119-114 with 1:06 to play. Doug Christie with one timeout remaining. Domantas Sabonis with 27 points and 16 rebounds tonight, while Zion Williamson is up to 37 points – 12:29 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings outscore the Pelicans 45-22 in the 3rd quarter to take a 99-87 lead heading the the 4th. Sacramento closed on a 21-8 run. Domantas Sabonis 21 points and 11 boards, Zach LaVine up to 20. Zion Williamson with 27 for New Orleans – 11:55 PM
Kings outscore the Pelicans 45-22 in the 3rd quarter to take a 99-87 lead heading the the 4th. Sacramento closed on a 21-8 run. Domantas Sabonis 21 points and 11 boards, Zach LaVine up to 20. Zion Williamson with 27 for New Orleans – 11:55 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Zion Williamson looks absolutely dominant to start this one and is now up to 15 points on 7/8 shooting. An 11-0 run for the Pelicans to push the lead back to 16 with 9:50 in the 2nd. – 10:40 PM
Zion Williamson looks absolutely dominant to start this one and is now up to 15 points on 7/8 shooting. An 11-0 run for the Pelicans to push the lead back to 16 with 9:50 in the 2nd. – 10:40 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Gameday update preview for #Pelicans 9 p.m. CT road game at Sacramento (McCollum, Murphy have sustained track record of head-to-head success vs. Kings, including Murphy’s best career 3-point %; Zion 28-plus pts in 4 of last 5 games): neworlns.co/4jNHPuC pic.x.com/CcxSWWGCWr – 12:34 PM
Gameday update preview for #Pelicans 9 p.m. CT road game at Sacramento (McCollum, Murphy have sustained track record of head-to-head success vs. Kings, including Murphy’s best career 3-point %; Zion 28-plus pts in 4 of last 5 games): neworlns.co/4jNHPuC pic.x.com/CcxSWWGCWr – 12:34 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
As a pending UFA, Brandon Ingram had some input about how things went down at the trade deadline. He judged Toronto as a good fit for him at this stage of his career; didn’t waste any time catching up with his new team in OKC: pic.x.com/wvNJrtH0Ky – 12:36 PM
As a pending UFA, Brandon Ingram had some input about how things went down at the trade deadline. He judged Toronto as a good fit for him at this stage of his career; didn’t waste any time catching up with his new team in OKC: pic.x.com/wvNJrtH0Ky – 12:36 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Bobby on the potential Scottie Barnes-Brandon Ingram fit:
“Scottie wants to share the ball, Brandon wants to score the ball.” – 10:06 AM
Bobby on the potential Scottie Barnes-Brandon Ingram fit:
“Scottie wants to share the ball, Brandon wants to score the ball.” – 10:06 AM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Bobby Webster on Brandon Ingram:
“He’s young, he’s entering his prime, by no means is he a finished product… We feel like we have the best medical staff in the league, I know there’s been some concern about the injuries.” – 10:05 AM
Bobby Webster on Brandon Ingram:
“He’s young, he’s entering his prime, by no means is he a finished product… We feel like we have the best medical staff in the league, I know there’s been some concern about the injuries.” – 10:05 AM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri on Brandon Ingram: “We see Brandon as an integral part of this team’s future. He’s an elite scorer, he has a really diverse offensive skillset, and adding him to the young core we have is huge as we continue our quest to win in Toronto.” pic.x.com/vKzW7j9zlU – 10:37 PM
Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri on Brandon Ingram: “We see Brandon as an integral part of this team’s future. He’s an elite scorer, he has a really diverse offensive skillset, and adding him to the young core we have is huge as we continue our quest to win in Toronto.” pic.x.com/vKzW7j9zlU – 10:37 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
The All-Trade Deadline team:
Luka Doncic
De’Aaron Fox
Jimmy Butler
Brandon Ingram
Anthony Davis
How many wins for this squad? pic.x.com/1VbmlEaBBW – 3:02 PM
The All-Trade Deadline team:
Luka Doncic
De’Aaron Fox
Jimmy Butler
Brandon Ingram
Anthony Davis
How many wins for this squad? pic.x.com/1VbmlEaBBW – 3:02 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
The Toronto Raptors have acquired Brandon Ingram from the New Orleans Pelicans.
@BGeltzNBA tells @SamMitchellNBA this makes their starting five a lot better.
Listen to continued coverage of the NBA Trade Deadline live: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive pic.x.com/UXAJswB23q – 2:10 PM
The Toronto Raptors have acquired Brandon Ingram from the New Orleans Pelicans.
@BGeltzNBA tells @SamMitchellNBA this makes their starting five a lot better.
Listen to continued coverage of the NBA Trade Deadline live: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive pic.x.com/UXAJswB23q – 2:10 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
Trade reaction:
*⃣Lakers fill a hole at center | Charlotte builds for the future
*⃣Brandon Ingram to Toronto | New Orleans adds a 1st
youtu.be/1OjZOfIWdiI?si…
via @YouTube – 10:27 AM
Trade reaction:
*⃣Lakers fill a hole at center | Charlotte builds for the future
*⃣Brandon Ingram to Toronto | New Orleans adds a 1st
youtu.be/1OjZOfIWdiI?si…
via @YouTube – 10:27 AM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
🚨 Trade Deadline Day Special! 🚨
@BGeltzNBA and @SamMitchellNBA are live 10a-1p to break down all the moves!
🤯 Jimmy Butler is a Golden State Warrior
😲 Brandon Ingram to Raptors
🔥 Mark Williams to Lakers
Listen Live:
📻 sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive pic.x.com/3j0ead3bss – 10:16 AM
🚨 Trade Deadline Day Special! 🚨
@BGeltzNBA and @SamMitchellNBA are live 10a-1p to break down all the moves!
🤯 Jimmy Butler is a Golden State Warrior
😲 Brandon Ingram to Raptors
🔥 Mark Williams to Lakers
Listen Live:
📻 sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive pic.x.com/3j0ead3bss – 10:16 AM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Here are longer thoughts on the Brandon Ingram trade:
sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/br…
And the Mark Williams for Dalton Knecht swap, which I like for both sides:
sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/ma… – 9:02 AM
Here are longer thoughts on the Brandon Ingram trade:
sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/br…
And the Mark Williams for Dalton Knecht swap, which I like for both sides:
sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/ma… – 9:02 AM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
My early reaction to the Raptors acquiring Brandon Ingram, looking into:
– reasons the deal makes sense
– reasons the deal doesn’t make sense
– injury history
raptorsinseven.substack.com/p/raptors-acqu… pic.x.com/plUOlwfxLk – 8:59 AM
My early reaction to the Raptors acquiring Brandon Ingram, looking into:
– reasons the deal makes sense
– reasons the deal doesn’t make sense
– injury history
raptorsinseven.substack.com/p/raptors-acqu… pic.x.com/plUOlwfxLk – 8:59 AM
More on this storyline
Michael Grange: Scottie Barnes on his newest teammate: We got a great guy in Brandon Ingram. Just being around him so far. Great dude, chill dude. I can see I’m gonna get some love out of him. You know, I feel like there’s a lot of love in his heart. So I think, I think we’ll have a special connection … he got a great game. Gets to the mid range, plays the right way. He’s an excellent player. -via x.com / February 8, 2025
Josh Lewenberg: For those worried about how Ingram might impact the Raptors’ immediate plans, Bobby Webster confirms that their goals for this season remain the same. Priority is to play/develop the young guys. “I think it’s still a rebuild.” He calls the Ingram trade more of a “long-term play.” -via x.com / February 6, 2025
Josh Lewenberg: Ingram is extension eligible now, so the Raptors can start talking contract with him and Webster says they’re “looking forward” to having those conversations. “(We) hope to lock him up so he has a long stay in Toronto.” -via x.com / February 6, 2025
The NBA Central: The Pelicans are expected to keep Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum, per @MarcJSpears -via x.com / February 6, 2025
As Ingram left the locker room — and the Pelicans franchise — for good, one of his teammates could be heard exclaiming, “Not my dog!” as whispers around the room confirmed the deal with Toronto was complete. Zion Williamson was the last Pelicans player Ingram spoke to before he left. That was fitting since Wednesday’s trade marked the official end of the Williamson-Ingram partnership that was supposed to usher in a new era of New Orleans basketball. -via New York Times / February 6, 2025
Based on conversations I’ve had in recent weeks, several of the Pelicans higher-ups have been very happy with Williamson’s work behind the scenes to improve his conditioning and performance on the court. -via New York Times / February 6, 2025