Fans and league officials didn’t appreciate it very much. pelican when Brandon Ingram He signed a five-year extension with the team in 2020, but that perception is changing, he writes. Christian Clarke of NOLA.com (requires subscription). Clark Jonas Valanciunas, Zion Williamson and recently CJ McCallum It signed an extension with the franchise after Ingram signed a deal a few years ago.
“it’s a good place‘” Ingram said of New Orleans. “they see what’s going on. They see how we are connected to each other. how to play on the floor Unheard of in the league, 14 or he 15 guys who care about each other, believe in each other, and actually want to know each other.quite different here“
The Pelicans have historically struggled in the postseason, failing to advance past the second round in their 20-year existence. Ingram says the team is aiming higher.
“Expected to win, especially for our team‘ said Ingram. “I just got more fans. We always believed in what we were doing. My expectations are still the same. I don’t know what the external expectations are.But for us it’s about bringing a championship to New Orleans“
Ingram had a great playoff run last season in New Orleans. Despite losing to Phoenix in the first round, the Pelicans and Ingram put up a good fight, with the star forward averaging 27.0 PPG, 6.2 RPG and 6.2 APG (.475/.407/.830 shooting) over six games. (39.3 MPG).
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- guard Reggie Hahn and decided to retire after nine seasons as a professional. spurs As a scout, sources tell our JD Shaw (twitter link). As Shaw points out, Hahn spent most of his career in the G League, holding a career average of 11.0 PPG and his 4.3 RPG on .431/.392/.799 shooting in 317 games. (218 starts, 27.7 MPG). Hahn also made a brief stint with the Pistons in 2018, with a two-way deal saw him appear in three games.
- Former Lottery Picks After Raising Average In Second Year Devin Bussell He hopes to have a breakout third season with Spurs in 2022/23, according to Jeff McDonald of The San Antonio Express-News.I don’t think I can put into words how excited I am‘ said Vassell. “I think this year will be a big year not only for me but also for this organization to grow and build.can’t wait for this to happen“
- of rocketG-League side Rio Grande Valley Vipers win return championship Lewis King Westchester Knicks show, TweetThe Rio Grande sent Westchester a first-round pick and a second-round pick (via the main Celtics) in the NBA GL Draft to complete the deal. King retains his three years of NBA experience with the Pistons and Kings on a two-way deal. He was fired from Sacramento in February.
- recently completion 8 player trades seen Derrick’s Favor According to Bleacher Report’s Eric Pincus, the Rockets headed to Houston and received a staggering $6.4 million in cash from Oklahoma City (twitter Link). $6.4 million is maximum amount How much the team can transfer in trades in 2022/23.of Thunderwhile $10.18MM (Favor) and $4.22MM (Ty Jerome), adds Pincus.
