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.

Eric Koreen and Will Guillory break down the trade between the Pelicans and Raptors that sent Ingram to Toronto.

The Toronto Raptors made a big splash when they acquired New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram in exchange for Bruce Brown, Kelly Olynyk, a 2026 top-four protected first-round pick via the Indiana Pacers and a 2031 second-round selection.

Former All-Star Brandon Ingram heads north in exchange for Bruce Brown, Kelly Olynyk and multiple draft picks, including a 1st.

Lost in the shuffle of NBA trade deadline madness was a deal that sent Brandon Ingram from the New Orleans Pelicans to the Toronto Raptors. Ingram had been a trade candidate for some time, but there was never any noise about which teams were interested in him or if he would even get traded before Thursday's deadline.

Jan 28, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) reacts with guard Gradey Dick (1) after taking the lead in the final seconds against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

The Toronto Raptors reportedly remain engaged in trade talks with the New Orleans Pelicans about acquiring 6-foot-8 forward Brandon Ingram