The newly-acquired Raptors forward is due for a new extension this upcoming NBA offseason. Ingram is playing out the last year of his five-year, $158 million deal that he previously signed with the Pelicans. The failure to reach an extension with New Orleans was one of the biggest reasons rumored to have led to his departure from the franchise.

The hope is that a healthy Ingram helps improve the Raptors’ tepid half-court offence, and the backline of Barnes and Poeltl and can make up for some defensive shortcomings on the perimeter. If Ingram plays his best basketball, the cost of the acquisition will seem reasonable.

Former All-Star Brandon Ingram heads north in exchange for Bruce Brown, Kelly Olynyk and multiple draft picks, including a 1st.