Pelicans make Brandon Ingram injury announcement vs. OKC Thunder

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram left the game early in the third quarter after landing on Thunder forward Lu Dort while attempting a three-point shot. Ingram rolled on the floor in pain before his teammates helped him to the locker room. The former No. 2 pick scored five points in the game before being injured.

Ingram just returned to the lineup Thursday against the Phoenix Suns after missing the last six games with calf soreness. The Pelicans are 0-6 the year Ingram doesn’t play. The former Most Improved Player is in the final year of his contract and is looking for a maximum contract.

While Ingram’s injury was clearly a left leg issue, the Pelicans stated in an official injury announcement that Ingram suffered an ankle injury and would not return.

Via Pelicans: “Brandon Ingram (left ankle) will not return to game tonight”

Ingram was unable to put any weight on his leg during the exit, so the former All-Star forward may miss significant time. The Pelicans have been plagued by injuries, with Ingram, Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy III, Dejounte Murray and CJ McCollum missing significant time this season. New Orleans sits last in the Western Conference standings at 5-18 this season.

More information on Ingram may become available when Willie Green speaks to reporters after the game.

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