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While Brandon Ingram’s uncertain future Is headed with the New Orleans Pelicans Very of business Estimate As he enters his final season ContractHe has reportedly been dialed up ahead of the 2024-25 campaign.
Pelicans head coach Willie Green said after a practice that Ingram was “not just fitting in, he’s dominating.” William Guillory Of athletic. Guillory said that “There has been ongoing discussion within the organization regarding Ingram’s phenomenal play in practice sessions.”
Part of that optimism comes from the Duke product working on his overall shot-taking approach and perhaps not relying as much on midrange jumpers.
It adds to the overall excitement at a Western Conference team’s training camp, just like ESPN Shams Charania It was reported Thursday that the organization also believes Zion Williamson is “ready for a big season” as he is healthy and is enjoying a summer vacation where he worked with New Orleans’ staff.
Last season, the Pelicans were defeated in the first round of the playoffs by the Oklahoma City Thunder, but Williamson was sidelined with a hamstring injury. Additionally, they made adjustments this offseason by trading for Dejounte Murray, which increased the team’s overall cap.
A group of Williamson, Murray, Ingram and CJ McCollum could be one of the Western Conference’s best if everyone stays healthy, and that’s not even getting into the quality role players in Herb Jones, Jose Alvarado and others.
Yes, the Western Conference is loaded. Yes, Ingram’s future with the organization is still uncertain.
But the Pelicans have enough talent to challenge for a deep playoff run, especially if the optimism around Williamson and Ingram becomes necessary once the games start counting.