Brown was on the Denver Nuggets championship team two seasons ago. His best year was last year when he averaged 12.1 points and 4.7 rebounds for the Indiana Pacers. Known for his versatility, he can guard all five positions, something he said he had to do to survive in the NBA.

The Pelicans achieved one of their primary goals going into Ingram negotiations, according to league sources: shedding salary from an already expensive roster ahead of the 2025-26 season. Kelly Olynyk accounts for $13.

Brandon Ingram is on his way out of New Orleans. The Pelicans are sending him to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Bruce Brown Jr., Kelly Olynyk, a first-round pick (top-four protected via the Indiana Pacers in 2026) and one second-round pick, according to league sources.

The Toronto Raptors are acquiring Brandon Ingram from the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for Bruce Brown and Kelly Olynyk, a person with knowledge of the talks said.

The New Orleans Pelicans have traded star forward Brandon Ingram to the Toronto Raptors for Bruce Brown, Kelly Olynyk, one first-round pick and one second-rounder, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Wednesday.

The New Orleans Pelicans made some important moves ahead of the NBA trade deadline as they now have both Bruce Brown and Kelly Olynyk on the roster. The Pelicans are currently in last place in the Western Conference,