Zion Williamson is in a similar boat to Ingram. The Pelicans did elect to extend the former Duke University star, but his injury history is a massive concern. He's played 14 games this year. He'll still be on the roster after Thursday's deadline, but it's possible New Orleans will consider moving on from the injury-prone star soon.

The Toronto Raptors might have the third-worst record in the Eastern Conference, but that didn't stop them from making an aggressive win-now move ahead

Brandon Ingram has been traded from the New Orleans Pelicans to the Toronto Raptors, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. In return, the Pelicans receive Bruce Brown Jr., Kelly Olynyk, a first-round pick and a second-round pick.