The Los Angeles Lakers have high hopes for Brandon Ingram. The No. 2 overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft has a very high ceiling, and the Lakers are hopeful that he can reach it alongside this year’s No. 2 overall pick, Lonzo Ball.
The Lakers are very confident in Ingram. They put their trust into him this offseason. When trade rumors popped up throughout the offseason involving the Lakers, Ingram was someone every team asked for. He was popular among other teams. However, the Lakers wouldn’t budge.
The Lakers would not engage in any trade talks involving Ingram.