Mar 1, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Gray TV reporter Jennifer Hale interviews the player of the game New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) after the game against the Indiana Pacers at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

NBA Star Brandon Ingram Makes Bold Statement About Toronto Raptors

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jul 12, 2025 4:23 PM ET

Brandon Ingram is coming off a season where he appeared in 18 games for the New Orelans Pelicans.

The 2020 NBA All-Star had averages of 22.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 5.2 assists per contest while shooting 46.5% from the field and 37.4% from the three-point range.

During the middle of the season, Ingram was traded to the Toronto Raptors (but did not appear in a game).

Via ESPN's Shams Charania (on February 11) : "New Toronto Raptors star Brandon Ingram has agreed to a three-year, $120 million contract extension with the franchise, including a player option in 2027-28, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, agents Shy Saee and Mike George told me and @BobbyMarks42"

New Toronto Raptors star Brandon Ingram has agreed to a three-year, $120 million contract extension with the franchise, including a player option in 2027-28, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, agents Shy Saee and Mike George told me and @BobbyMarks42. pic.twitter.com/rN9D2qZW1c
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 11, 2025

On Saturday, Ingram made a bold statement about his new team (h/t William Lou of hello and welcome).

Ingram: "I think we're making the playoffs, for sure. I think we try to build championship habits... They play hard, they play really, really hard."

Brandon Ingram: "We're making the playoffs, for sure"
- Says Raptors already found their defensive identity
- He's going to help them find their offensive identity pic.twitter.com/hWvsSYAKA5
— William Lou (@william_lou) July 12, 2025