"I haven't played 65 games in a season for a very long time. The only season in which Ingram actually played 65 or more games was his rookie season with the Lakers in 2016-17. After that, he reached the 60-game mark a few times, including a 2023-24 season in which he played 64 games for the Pelicans, but he never played at least 65 games again."
"The Raptors traded for Ingram in February 2025 and signed him to a big three-year, $120 million extension, but he never actually suited up for the Raptors until the start of this season. The Raptors gave up Kelly Olynyk, Bruce Brown, a 2026 first-round pick from the Pacers, and a 2031 second-round pick to get Ingram."
"If Ingram had missed a good chunk of the season with injuries, like he usually did in New Orleans, fans quickly would have started to wonder if getting him had been a bad move. Trading for an injury-prone star is risky, but Ingram's health hasn't been one of the Raptors' many concerns this season."
Brandon Ingram achieved a significant milestone by playing 65 games in his first full season with the Toronto Raptors, marking his first time reaching that threshold since his 2016-17 rookie season with the Lakers. Throughout his career, injuries consistently limited his availability, with his lowest being 18 games in the 2024-25 season. The Raptors acquired Ingram in February 2025 through a trade involving Kelly Olynyk, Bruce Brown, and draft picks, signing him to a three-year, $120 million extension. His durability this season validates the trade, as another injury-plagued year would have questioned the deal's value, especially considering the Pacers' subsequent collapse after losing Tyrese Haliburton to an Achilles injury.
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