Warriors eye Brandon Ingram as backup option if Kevin Durant trade fails

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The Golden State Warriors are focused on trading for Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns. However, if those talks do not succeed, they are considering a trade for Brandon Ingram from the New Orleans Pelicans as a backup option. Ingram, 27, is an All-Star forward averaging 22.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 5.2 assists this season. He has been compared to Durant due to their similar playing styles and physical attributes. To acquire Ingram, the Warriors may need to trade players like Andrew Wiggins and include draft picks. The Pelicans are struggling this season with a record of 12-38.


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