Brandon Ingram’s injury update and his expected return to the team

The New Orleans Pelicans were on a four-game losing streak. The absence of Zion Williams and Brandon Ingram had a major impact on the team’s progress. 

Both players were out due to injuries. Williams suffered a hamstring injury, and Ingram had a toe injury. Ingram had a striking influence on the team. His injury was a major setback for the team. 

Coach Willie Green gave an update on Ingram’s recovery, saying, “Ingram is progressing well. It’s been so far so good so he was on the floor yesterday (Saturday) and he played five on five. So he’s getting there. That’s another step in the right direction. Hopefully, he’ll continue to progress and we’ll give you updates on where we are.”

Ingram’s contribution to the team

The 6-foot-8 forward has made a lot of difference for the team. Without him, the team seems to have deteriorated. Though Ingram only played 15 games in 2022–2023, he has played remarkably in all his games. This season, he averaged 20.8 points per game. He is also the third-best scorer on the team.

His most notable performance was against the Golden State Warriors when he scored 45 points. There is no timeline for the player’s return, but keeping his amazing performance in mind, we can positively say that he will make a comeback soon.

He talked about his comeback in an interview. He said, “Confidence in pushing off. Confidence in being back to who I want to be. Trying to be explosive, trying to just be myself. That’s the biggest thing. If I don’t feel like myself, then I know it’s not time to be on the floor.”

It’s yet to be determined whether he will soon return or he still needs some time for himself. 

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