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Photo: Instagram/Brandon Ingram   New Orleans Pelicans star Brandon Ingram exited Thursday night's game against the Orlando Magic after an apparent left knee injury.  The incident occurred early in the third quarter as Ingram defended against Jalen Suggs' drive to the basket, resulting in an awkward bend of his left knee.  Ingram immediately fell to the floor in evident pain and had to be assisted off the court. Pelicans head coach Willie Green expressed concern over Ingram's condition, stating that the team awaits MRI results to assess the extent of the injury. "Our prayers will be going up, and hopefully, we get some good news back," Green remarked post-game. Photo: Instagram/Brandon Ingram The timing of Ingram's injury raises fears of potential playoff implications for the Pelicans, who have surged in recent months and currently sit at the fifth seed in the competitive Western Conference.   With only 13 regular-season games remaining, any significant absen...

Photo: Instagram/Jaren Jackson Jr. The Team USA roster for the upcoming World Cup this summer has received a significant boost with the addition of two talented players: Jaren Jackson Jr. and Brandon Ingram . According to ESPN 's Adrian Wojnarowski , both players have committed to representing the United States in the international competition. With these new additions, Team USA now has a total of eight out of the expected 12 players on their roster. Jaren Jackson Jr. is known for his exceptional defensive skills, having been named the Defensive Player of the Year. His ability to protect the rim will be a valuable asset for the team, along with his capacity to stretch the floor, which is crucial in the international game. Photo: Instagram/Jaren Jackson Jr. On the other hand, Brandon Ingram brings scoring prowess to the team, fitting the mold of previous successful Team USA scorers such as Kevin Durant and Carmelo Anthony . Despite missing a significant portion of the season due t...

Photo: Instagram/Zion Williamson The absence of New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson in their play-in loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder has drawn criticism from fans. Despite being sidelined due to injury, Williamson was blamed for his team's elimination from postseason contention. The Pelicans, ranked ninth, were defeated by the tenth-ranked Thunder 123-118 at the Smoothie King Center. Photo: Instagram/Zion Williamson putting on a show against the Raptors' defense. Although Brandon Ingram , Herbert Jones , and Trey Murphy III all scored over 20 points, the Thunder's Josh Giddey and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored over 30 points each, powering their team to victory and a place in the second round of the play-in tournament against the Minnesota Timberwolves . Since being drafted first overall in the 2019 NBA draft out of Duke, Williamson has struggled with injuries, and his most recent hamstring injury has kept him out of action since January 2. Even if the Pelican...

Photo: Instagram/Zion Williamson  The return date of New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson is still uncertain as he continues his rehabilitation and conditioning regimen following a right hamstring strain that has kept him out of action since January 2. Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin announced on Thursday that they will monitor Williamson's progression and provide updates as needed. Despite his injury, Williamson was named an All-Star starter, but he was unable to play in the game. He re-injured the hamstring in early February and has been rehabbing ever since. Photo: Instagram/Zion Williamson  When Williamson was hurt, the Pelicans were in third place in the Western Conference with a 23-14 record. However, the team struggled in his absence, slipping down the West standings and bottoming out at 33-37. The Pelicans have since won eight of their last ten games and are in the middle of the Western Conference play-in race. Willia...

Photo: Instagram/Brandon Ingram  Brandon Ingram , the star player for the New Orleans Pelicans , has been out for the past two games due to an ankle injury. The Pelicans have struggled without him and have only managed to win one out of their last two games. Fans are eagerly anticipating his return, especially as the Los Angeles Lakers are set to play the Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. Photo: Instagram/Brandon Ingram  Initially, the Pelicans listed Ingram as questionable for the game against the Lakers due to a right ankle sprain. However, before tipoff, the team announced that Ingram will be available to play against his former team. This news will surely be a relief to Pelicans fans who have been eagerly awaiting his return. While Ingram will be back, Zion Williamson will still be out with a right hamstring strain. This will be a significant loss for the Pelicans, as Williamson is one of the team's most dynamic players. Ingram is currently in his seventh year in the...

Photo: Instagram/Zion Williamson  The New Orleans Pelicans will have to wait a bit longer for Zion Williamson 's return, as the star player's injured hamstring will need at least two more weeks to heal, according to a recent reevaluation. The delay in Williamson's return is concerning for the Pelicans, as they are quickly running out of time in the regular season. Furthermore, the Pelicans faced another setback when All-Star Brandon Ingram left a game due to a right ankle sprain, adding to the team's already worrisome situation. Photo: Instagram/Zion Williamson  While it remains unclear if Ingram will have to miss more time beyond the Dallas Mavericks game, the Pelicans are already struggling with Williamson's absence. If Williamson returns in exactly two weeks, he will have only ten remaining regular season games to get back into shape for a potential NBA play-in tournament berth. However, if he misses another week, that number will decrease to only six games, fu...

Photo: Instagram/Brandon Ingram  The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 131-126, ending a 10-game losing streak. Brandon Ingram led the Pelicans with 35 points, his best performance since returning from a toe injury. The game was tied in the third quarter, but a momentum-changing sequence of CJ McCollum driving and scoring a floater, followed by a stolen inbounds pass and a 3-pointer from Jose Alvarado brought the deficit down to three. Photo: Instagram/Brandon Ingram  Alvarado also contributed 18 points and several driving plays, while Trey Murphy scored 21 points, including two crucial back-to-back 3s in the fourth quarter. The Pelicans' offense finally came alive in the second half, scoring 70 points, and held the Lakers to only 20 points in the fourth quarter. The win was significant for the Pelicans, who got back to .500 and maintained their lead over the Lakers in the standings. Read Next: David de Gea Shares Cryptic Message After Manchester United's Vi...

Photo: Instagram/Brandon Ingram  The New Orleans Pelicans will welcome back Brandon Ingram on Wednesday as they take on the Minnesota Timberwolves. Ingram, an elite basketball player, has been out for 29 games due to a left big toe contusion. The Pelicans have been on a five-game losing streak, currently sitting at fourth place in the Western Conference with a 26-22 record. Photo: Instagram/ Brandon Ingram  Ingram, who has not played since November 25th against the Memphis Grizzlies, where he sustained his injury, is averaging 20.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 4.7 assists in the 15 games he's played this season. Coach Willie Green praised Ingram's high basketball IQ and skill set, noting that he may need to shake off some rust upon his return. Ingram was named the NBA's Most Improved Player for the 2019-20 season and earned his first All-Star selection. Read next: WWE's Controversial Plan Behind Brock Lesnar's Squash Match Against Kofi Kingston Revealed Source: Yahoo ...