5 teams that could pursue Brandon Ingram as Pelicans prioritize former All-Star trade

As reported by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and Bobby Marks, the New Orleans Pelicans are prioritizing their search for a new team for Brandon Ingram ahead of the trade deadline in February. Currently occupying the last spot in the league with a 5-28 record, the Pelicans look to make significant changes to their roster, and moving Ingram may be the spark needed for their rebuild.

Ingram is in the final year of his contract with the Pelicans and has been sidelined indefinitely after an ankle injury last month. With that, let's take a look at five teams that could pursue the former All-Star as the Pelicans look to rebuild.

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Five teams that could pursue Brandon Ingram as Pelicans prioritize former All-Star trade

#1 Sacramento Kings

The Kings look to salvage their underwhelming 2024-25 season and will likely be exploring bold moves to rejuvenate their roster. As a dynamic wing player, Brandon Ingram's addition would address several of Sacramento's weaknesses.

The former NBA All-Star could also fit seamlessly alongside De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis. His versatile playing ability could provide the flexibility needed for coach Doug Christie to get the Kings back on track for the season.

#2 Golden State Warriors

After a good start to the season, the Warriors are in a slump that has pulled them down from one of the top teams in the West to 10th in the conference with a 16-16 record. Golden State lacks size and needs a reliable on-ball creator to complement Steph Curry, which is where the 6-foot-8 Ingram could have a meaningful impact.

The Warriors could help Ingram thrive in their system, and the former second overall pick may just be the spark the team needs to bounce back to being a contender again.

#3 Detroit Pistons

The Pistons have made decent progress this season compared to their league-worst performance last season. They made a few roster changes ahead of the 2024-25 season, including the addition of Malik Beasley, which may be credited for the relative success.

Detroit is seemingly building its roster around guard Cade Cunningham and adding Brandon Ingram could be a key move for the team to further improve its stance. Ingram could serve as a reliable shot creator alongside Cunningham.

#4 Los Angeles Clippers

After losing Paul George to the Philadelphia 76ers ahead of the season, the Clippers rely heavily on James Harden with Kawhi Leonard yet to make his season debut over injury woes.

While the Clippers have stayed afloat with a 19-14 reord, the addition of Brandon Ingram may serve as an instant boost to their chances of being a contender team. Morevoer, the 26-year-old could be a longer-term solution for the Clippers that's stacked on offense with experienced veterans.

#5 Memphis Grizzlies

While the Grizzlies are doing well this season, standing second in the West with a 23-11 record, adding Brandon Ingram to their lineup may be just what's needed to turn them into serious title contenders.

The young forward could integrate seamlessly with the Grizzlies roster and play a meaningful role for them on both ends of the floor.