It’s officially 2020 and by now it is amply clear that Brandon Ingram is in line for a maximum contract in July. The Pelicans and Ingram had an opportunity to agree to an extension earlier this summer, and many of his draft mates did indeed agree to high value deals. However, with Ingram working his way back from injury and not yet having played a single minute for the Pelicans, it made sense for both parties not to pencil in a future that was uncertain. The working understanding between the two seemed to be, “play well and we will take care of you”.
Brandon Ingram’s Max Contract
