Raptors' Brandon Ingram: Strong start with new team
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Ingram registered 26 points (10-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and one block over 33 minutes during Sunday's 117-104 victory over Memphis.
Ingram fell one point short of the team-high mark, but he came away with his fifth 20-point performance in seven games this year. The star forward has settled in nicely with his new team thus far, and fantasy managers have to be pleased with his efficiency in particular. Ingram is shooting 55.0 percent from the field, also averaging 22.3 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.0 steals in 32.9 minutes per contest.
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Raptors' Brandon Ingram: Logs 20 points vs. Cleveland
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Ingram totaled 20 points (7-15 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and two steals over 35 minutes during the Raptors' 112-101 win over the Cavaliers on Friday.
Ingram led the Raptors with seven free-throw attempts and was one of three Toronto players to score 20 points in Friday's win. The 10th-year pro has scored at least 20 points in four of the first six games of the regular season and will end the month of October averaging 21.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.2 steals over 32.8 minutes per game while connecting on 53.2 percent of his field-goal attempts.
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Raptors' Brandon Ingram: Nets 29 points on 16 shots
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Ingram popped off for 29 points (11-16 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, four assists, one steal, one block and four turnovers in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 139-121 loss to the Rockets.
Ingram was 0-3 from distance his last time out, but he snapped the three-pointless streak just two minutes into this game. He was hot from the jump, drilling his first seven shot attempts, and he also brought some defensive stats to the stat sheet after falling to do so his last time out. He'll look to keep it going Friday in Cleveland.
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Raptors' Brandon Ingram: Drops 29 points on 20 shots
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Ingram dropped in 29 points (10-20 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 6-7 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one block and four turnovers in 37 minutes during Friday's 122-116 loss to the Bucks.
Ingram was held to just 16 points on Opening Night, but he matched that total by halftime in this one, and he finished with a team-high 20 shot attempts. Unfortunately, he also committed four turnovers while he was out there, and through the first two games, he has totaled nine giveaways. Still, Friday's game was an encouraging development after a subpar outing in the opener, and he should be able to keep the positive momentum going Sunday with a favorable matchup against the Mavericks.
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Raptors' Brandon Ingram: Just misses double-double in opener
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Ingram had 16 points (7-16 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and two steals over 27 minutes during Wednesday's 138-118 victory over the Hawks.
It was Ingram's Raptors debut after he was acquired from New Orleans last season but didn't play a game for Toronto while recovering from an ankle injury. The 28-year-old forward is healthy to begin 2025-26, and while he took a back seat scoring-wise to RJ Barrett and Scottie Barnes on Wednesday, Ingram should be one of the team's primary offensive threats this season.
Ingram produced 20 points (8-22 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and one block in 32 minutes of Wednesday's 110-108 preseason loss to Boston.
After two games off for rest purposes, Ingram saw a full workload Wednesday, proving that he's ready to be a full go on Opening Night. Ingram has led the Raptors in the preseason with a 29 percent usage rate, and it's clear that he's going to be the No. 1 option on offense.
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Raptors' Brandon Ingram: Set to play Wednesday
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Ingram (rest) will start in Wednesday's preseason game against the Celtics, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Ingram sat out the Raptors' past two preseason games for rest but will return Wednesday as the team rolls out its regular starting lineup. Through two preseason outings, the wing has averaged 20.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists.
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Raptors' Brandon Ingram: Getting another game off
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Ingram (rest) will not play in Sunday's preseason game against the Wizards, according to Raptors reporter Vivek Jacob.
Ingram will receive his second straight maintenance day after missing Friday's exhibition as well. In two preseason appearances, Ingram has averaged 20.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 3.0 three-pointers.
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Raptors' Brandon Ingram: Won't play vs. Boston
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Ingram (rest) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Celtics, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Ingram and all of the team's starters will rest Friday. The coaching staff is trying to get a longer look at some of the squad's younger players and players on the roster bubble.
Ingram supplied 21 points (7-16 FG, 2-2 FT, 5-7 3Pt), six rebounds and three assists across 23 minutes in Wednesday's 130-122 preseason win over the Kings.
Ingram is the perfect example of a player who could blow up after a change of scenery, and he's delivered excellent numbers so far in the preseason. Although some questioned the trade considering the depth at the position, fantasy drafters might want to consider moving him up the ladder based on the early results, as it seems there is plenty of room for Ingram to flourish alongside RJ Barrett and Scottie Barnes.
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Raptors' Brandon Ingram: Flashing old self in preseason
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Ingram totaled 19 points (6-12 FG, 6-7 FT, 1-3 3Pt), one rebound and two assists over 22 minutes during Monday's 112-108 preseason loss to the Nuggets.
Sporting his trademark headband, Ingram showed no ill effects from the ankle injury that cost him most of his 2024-25 season. Although the team debut was a losing effort, Ingram gave the squad an added spark, and he blended seamlessly alongside Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett. Ingram is brimming with offensive potential if he stays healthy, and early signs indicate an encouraging synergy with his new teammates.
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Raptors' Brandon Ingram: Ready for training camp
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Raptors general manager Bobby Webster said Friday that Ingram (ankle) will be ready for training camp, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports.
Ingram was limited to just 18 games last season due to a sprained left ankle that he suffered in December. He was cleared for contact way back in July, and it sounds like he's been a full go for a while now. For now, there's no word of any restrictions heading into the preseason.
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Raptors' Brandon Ingram: Cleared for contact
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Ingram (ankle) was cleared for contact Thursday, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Ingram was limited to just 18 games last season due to a sprained left ankle that he suffered in December, but he appears to be making significant strides in his rehab this offseason. Head coach Darko Rajakovic also noted Thursday that the star forward is "pain-free", which is a very encouraging sign. Ingram has a chance to be a full participant in training camp this fall, and he has plenty of time to be fully recovered from the issue ahead of the 2025-26 campaign as well.
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Raptors' Brandon Ingram: Ruled out for season
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The Raptors officially shut down Ingram for the rest of the season Wednesday after he got a PRP injection in his left ankle, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Ingram was traded to the Raptors in February before the NBA trade deadline. However, he's been dealing with an ankle injury, which cost him all but 18 games this season. He never got a chance to suit up for Toronto during the 2024-25 campaign. The team expects him to be ready for their summer program.
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Raptors' Brandon Ingram: Hopeful to return to practice
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Coach Darko Rajakovic said Friday that he hopes Ingram (ankle) will be cleared for contact and go through a full practice next week, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Ingram hasn't played since Dec. 7 due to a left ankle sprain but hasn't been officially shut down for the year. However, with the Raptors sitting in 11th place in the Eastern Conference and having only four games remaining after Friday, it is increasingly unlikely that Ingram will suit up again in 2024-25.
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Raptors' Brandon Ingram: Set for checkup in 10 days
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The Raptors announced Sunday that Ingram (ankle) is progressing and will be re-evaluated in approximately 10 days, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Due to a significant left ankle sprain, Ingram made his final appearance for the Pelicans on Dec. 7 before being traded to the Raptors on Feb. 6. With the Raptors out of the playoff mix, it's unclear if the veteran wing will debut for his new team this season. Toronto inked Ingram to a two-year, $78 million contract extension less than a week after acquiring him, so even if he doesn't suit up over the next three weeks, he'll be in line for a key role for the Raptors next season.
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Raptors' Brandon Ingram: Set for checkup in two weeks
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The Raptors announced Thursday that Ingram (ankle) is progressing as expected, but he remains limited to individual work on the court and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Lewenberg adds that Ingram remains without a timetable to return to game action or even practice while he continues to recover from a significant left ankle sprain, which has kept him from playing since Dec. 7. Ingram appears unlikely to make it back on the court at any point in March, and with the Raptors out of the mix for a playoff spot, it wouldn't be surprising if he didn't make his team debut until the 2025-26 season.
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Raptors' Brandon Ingram: Timeline for return still uncertain
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Head coach Darko Rajakovic said Feb. 25 that Ingram is still rehabbing his sprained left ankle and remains without a clear timeline to make his Raptors debut, Adam Laskaris of BlogTO.com reports. "We're breaking down his recovery and this plan into two-week chunks, and every two weeks, we're going to give an update how he's doing, how he's progressing," Rajakovic said of Ingram.
Ingram sustained the severe ankle sprain Dec. 7, in what marked his final appearance with the Pelicans before he was traded to the Raptors on Feb. 6. Though Toronto inked Ingram to a two-year, $78 million contract extension less than a week after acquiring him, it's not clear if the 27-year-old wing is in line to make his team debut at any point this season. With a 19-42 record, the Raptors sit five games behind the Bulls for the final spot in the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament, so the organization is presumably inclined to proceed cautiously with Ingram until he's 100 percent recovered from the ankle sprain. Fantasy managers in redraft leagues with minimal injured reserve slots who are still holding Ingram may be better served using that roster spot on a healthy option while he remains without a definitive target date to resume playing.
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Raptors' Brandon Ingram: Unlikely to play in February
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Ingram (ankle) remains without a precise target date for making his Raptors debut, but the veteran forward isn't projected to play for at least a month, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.com reports.
Before the Pelicans traded Ingram to the Raptors last week, reports on his progress had been few and far between since he suffered a high-grade left low ankle sprain in a Dec. 7 loss to the Thunder. The Raptors haven't provided concrete updates on Ingram's status in the week since they acquired him. Still, the team's decision to sign him to a three-year, $120 million contract extension would seem to suggest that the organization's isn't too concerned about his long-term outlook. With the Raptors sitting at 17-38 heading into the All-Star break, the team won't rush Ingram back into action until they're fully confident in his health. A firmer target date for his return should emerge once he's cleared to participate in practices, but for now, fantasy managers should expect his absence to extend into March.
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Raptors' Brandon Ingram: Remains out
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Ingram (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Ingram hasn't suited up since Dec. 7 and will remain out through the All-Star break. It's unclear when he'll be cleared to make his Raptors debut, but Toronto has already inked the veteran forward to a three-year extension, locking in the core of Ingram, Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, Scottie Barnes and Jakob Poeltl through the 2026-27 campaign.
