The Raptors got involved in the trade deadline action by acquiring one-time All-Star Brandon Ingram from the Pelicans. Once the deal's terms are finalized, the next order of business is getting Ingram in a Raptors uniform and onto the floor next to his new teammates.

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.