The New Orleans Pelicans are doubling down on injury-plagued, sixth-year pro Zion Williamson, hoping he can be a more reliable and productive centerpiece in the years to come.

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

Ingram will now be a part of another talented forward duo, joining Scottie Barnes in Toronto. Developing the kind of relationship with Scottie that it sounds like he had with Zion should go a long way to helping Ingram acclimate and make the most of his time with the Raptors.

DENVER – Brandon Ingram will go down as one of the better players to wear a Pelicans uniform and be a key figurehead in the team’s transition into the post-Anthony Davis era. However, it was no surprise to see him traded on Wednesday night.

The New Orleans Pelicans' horrendous season continues on Wednesday when they host the Sacramento Kings at the Smoothie King Center. Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson had a historical game last Saturday when the two teams met.

The Brandon Ingram era in New Orleans has officially come to a close, and speculation is growing that Zion Williamson could be the next Pelicans star on the trade block.

NBA trade deadline just won't slow down. Mere hours after the Golden State Warriors landed Jimmy Butler, another former All-Star forward is also on the move. Brandon Ingram, the 27-year-old small forward who has spent the past six years with the New Orleans Pelicans,

The New Orleans Pelicans made it through the NBA trade deadline without dealing Zion Williamson, although co-star Brandon Ingram was a victim of the league's craziest deadline ever. With Ingram getting traded to the Toronto Raptors, Williamson becomes the undoubted superstar in New Orleans, but that comes with some heavier expectations.

Why did Toronto Raptors trade for Brandon Ingram? An expert explains before the Sixers face off against the Raptors.