New Orleans Pelicans: Buy or sell hot start to the season?

New Orleans Pelicans Zion Williamson (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
New Orleans Pelicans Zion Williamson (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
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Brandon Ingram
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The Pelicans have been impressive even without Brandon Ingram this season

Brandon Ingram is one of the best scorers in the league, but unfortunately, he’s missed four games already after exiting against the Jazz when he suffered a concussion. The Pels have won two games without Ingram, but they will improve dramatically once he returns.

In the two games where Ingram was healthy this season, he averaged 28 points. The Pelicans are undefeated this season when Ingram is on the floor. Once he returns from concussion protocol, the trio of Williamson, McCollum, and Ingram will be too much for teams to handle.

Ingram can easily average the most points on the team and expect nothing less than an elite season from the former Most Improved Player award winner starving for an All-Star season this year.