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Which Raptor would suffer most from a Kawhi Leonard trade? originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
He was once compared to Kevin Durant. He was once hailed as a future star.
Now he's trade fodder for an aging superstar.
Brandon Ingram is on his third team, the Toronto Raptors, and with rumors that Kawhi Leonard could head back to Canada, Ingram could be on the chopping block.
Brandon Ingram could be traded for Kawhi Leonard
Multiple reports have detailed what Toronto could swap for Leonard. A first round pick, Gradey Dick, and Ingram.
That deal would ship Ingram, 28, to the Clippers who would be moving into a rebuilding era behind Darius Garland and rookie Keaton Wagler. Ingram would be on the opposite end of the age spectrum.
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He's coming off his first playoff appearance since 2022. Ingram has averaged over 20 points per game in 7 straight seasons but hasn't proved he can be the No. 1 on a title contender.
With the Raptors, Ingram is paired with wings like Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett who help elevate his strengths. On the Clippers, he would be forced to carry a larger load like when he played for the Pelicans. Those were darker days.
Even if Ingram isn't in the Kawhi trade, he would see less usage with the All-NBA forward coming back to town.
Toronto fans may hope for another season of Kawhi Leonard. It could elevate their team and make them a contender in the Eastern Conference.
But for Brandon Ingram, the trade could be the worst outcome.
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