According to league rules, Ingram is eligible for a contract extension worth up to four years worth $208 million this offseason, but the New Orleans Pelicans are unlikely to give Ingram such a contract extension this offseason, according to The Athletic's Will Guiyolly.
"Keeping him would complicate the team's situation," Gilori reported, with Ingram set to turn 27 in September, at his current peak level, and eligible for a four-year, $208 million contract extension this summer. Considering the Pelicans' current and future financial situation, it's unlikely they'll offer him a max contract this offseason. ”
Ingram is averaging 20.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.6 blocks per game this season while shooting 49.2 percent from the field, 35.5 percent from three-point range and 80.1 percent from the free throw line with one year left on his contract. In addition, according to the latest report from Hoops Wire, both the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Philadelphia 76ers are interested in a trade for Ingram, who is expected to earn $36 million a year next season.
According to well-known NBA reporter Mark Stein, the Pelicans are expected to aggressively explore Ingram's trade market this offseason, after all, the Pelicans have never won a playoff series since 2018, and the team is in dire need of change. The 76ers are expected to have about $60 million in salary space this offseason, and they will rebuild a competitive roster around Zion Williamson. The Cleveland Cavaliers, meanwhile, are looking to add more talent to Donovan Mitchell, who can sign a four-year, $208 million contract extension this offseason, while the 76ers and Joel Embiid are in exactly the same situation, so it's no wonder that the two teams are interested in Ingram.