Brandon Ingram

Brandon Ingram agrees to five-year, $158M contract extension with Pelicans

All-star F Brandon Ingram has agreed to a five-year, $158M max contract extension with the New Orleans Pelicans.

Fantasy Impact

The reigning Most Improved Player of the Year gets paid, and along with Zion Williamson, will be the cornerstone of the Pelicans franchise for years to come. Ingram averaged 23.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.0 steals, and 0.6 blocks in 34 minutes per game last season. His high field goal percentage (46.3%) and free throw percentage (85.1%) make him an attractive early-round target in fantasy leagues this season.