THE The New Orleans Pelicans We’ve completed a busy offseason and are hopefully gearing up to improve this year.

After being eliminated by the Oklahoma City Thunder In the first round of the NBA Playoffs, the Pelicans wasted no time getting to work improving the team during the offseason.

New Orleans has reached a blockbuster deal with the Atlanta Hawks to bring Dejounte Murray to town. Murray was a highly sought-after player this offseason, and it was the Pelicans who made a deal for him.

In addition to the rumor that Murray would be traded this offseason, there have also been plenty of rumors about Brandon Ingram. Ingram is entering the final year of his contract and is expected to make a lot of money.

New Orleans doesn’t appear to be committed to Ingram long-term at the moment, as his future with the team is very uncertain.

Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report recently spoke about Ingram’s status as the most important storyline to watch for New Orleans.

“Ingram is not the type of shooter or shot-stopper New Orleans would really want for Zion Williamson’s co-star. Plus, Ingram needs a new contract by next summer, and as a former No. 2 overall pick who booked an All-Star trip and posted plenty of All-Star-worthy stats, he’s looking to get paid.”

“Ingram may be the league’s most obvious trade candidate, after Zach LaVine, but he remains a Crescent City resident. The Pelicans likely never found a buyer, and now both sides are exploring the possibility of extending their relationship. Is there a way this could actually work, or is this a marriage of convenience until something better comes along?”

Ingram’s situation in New Orleans is certainly interesting. Ingram could be an All-Star caliber player that a team hoping to contend for the title would typically never consider trading. However, Ingram’s fit with Zion Williamson has been questioned.

Williamson has proven to be at his best with the ball in his hands, which means he needs people around him who can shoot effectively. While Ingram is a great talent, he has never been known for his jump shot, especially from three-point range.

At this point, the Pelicans will likely try to see how things work with Murray, Williamson, and Ingram. It might take some time to come to an agreement, but if they do, they will form one of the best trios in the league. However, if they don’t, expect to see Ingram’s name mentioned in trade rumors.

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