Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram has sustained a “significant” low left ankle sprain and will be out indefinitely, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN.
Ingram, 27, suffered the injury early in the third quarter of Saturday’s loss to Oklahoma City. While driving into the lane, Ingram rose up for a shot and was whistled for an offense foul after his elbow appeared to hit Luguentz Dort, who fell to the ground (YouTube link). Ingram’s left foot landed on Dort’s right foot, causing his ankle to roll. He had to be helped off the court by his teammates.
According to Charania, Ingram left the Smoothie King Center — New Orleans’ home arena — in a walking boot and crutches.
It’s a devastating blow for the Pelicans, who have dealt with numerous injuries to key players this season, and for Ingram, who was in his second game back after missing the five previous contests with a right leg injury.
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