Hasty trade proposal brings Pelicans star to the Spurs in 3-way blockbuster

A new trade proposal brings Brandon Ingram to the Spurs in a 3-way blockbuster

Bleacher Reports' deal would send Brandon Ingram and Dean Wade to the Spurs, Keldon Johnson, Zach Collins, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, and a protected future first via New Orleans to the Cavs. The Pelicans would in turn receive Jarrett Allen, Caris LeVert, a 2029 first from the Spurs, and Julian Champagnie. The eight-player deal would drastically alter the Spurs, Cavs, and Pelicans, but the Spurs in particular.

They would have to trade three rotation players for Ingram, who is the best player in the deal, as well as a first. The Cavs would add depth and a future first, and the Pelicans would get a much-needed starting center.

On the surface, it's not a terrible deal, with each team possibly being able to talk themselves into the benefits of the trade. The Cavs and Pelicans might even agree to such a deal depending on where they are at come January 27, 2025, when this deal can legally happen.

The Spurs are the biggest wildcard, however. They could be well outside of playoff contention by then or battling for the play-in. Either way, it would be a drastic move for them to make midseason. Next, we'll see if they actually would agree to the deal.