Why The Detroit Pistons Do The Deal?

It depends. Ingram’s three-point volume has been steadily declining for years. That’s not a problem in a vacuum. Ingram is a gifted midrange scorer who knows how to get to his spots.

Still, if he’s going to compliment Cunningham, he’ll need to shoot more threes. That feels like an easily fixed coaching issue. Ingram has been a high-volume three-point shooter before. For argument’s sake, let’s assume that Ingram will be comfortable launching more threes. In that event, he should be a perfect fit alongside Cunningham. Ingram is a versatile offensive player who can make plays for himself and his teammates.

Why The New Orleans Pelicans Do The Deal?

The Pelicans will want to see how their season goes. If they make a deep playoff run, they’ll likely prefer to hang onto Ingram and Williamson. On the other hand, if they fall short, they’re expected to entertain moving one or the other.

Let’s assume they’ll prefer to keep Williamson, It’s a tough call, but he does give the Pelicans a higher ceiling. In that event, this deal should suit the Pelicans. No, it won’t make them better in the short term. It will improve their future. This pick will land in the top 5, Ivey has shown plenty of potential, and even Wiseman has looked like a rotation player in 2023-24. New Orleans could potentially include all of these assets in a trade for a star down the line. That’s likely to help the team win.