Brandon Ingram Suffers Thumb Injury, Listed Day-to-Day for Raptors

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Brandon Ingram Suffers Thumb Injury, Listed Day-to-Day for Raptors

Brandon Ingram suffered a right thumb sprain during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday. After leaving the match, he was immediately ruled out. Coach Darko Rajakovic later announced that Ingram is currently day-to-day.

Details of the Injury

Ingram sustained the injury midway through the first quarter. He appeared to jam his thumb while attempting to poke the ball away from Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel. He exited the game at the 5:58 mark in the second quarter, having contributed six points, two assists, and three blocks, shooting 2-of-7 from the field.

X-Ray Results

Following the injury, X-rays confirmed that Ingram’s thumb was not fractured. This good news may ease concerns for fans and the Raptors organization.

Impact on the Team

Ingram’s absence prompted sophomore guard Ja’Kobe Walter to start the second half.
He joined the Raptors last season at the trade deadline and subsequently signed a three-year, $120 million contract extension.
The 28-year-old has been pivotal for Toronto, despite having missed most of last season due to an ankle issue.

Season Performance

This season, Ingram has maintained a significant presence on the court. He has averaged a team-best 22.2 points, alongside 6.1 rebounds and 3.7 assists through 37 games. Remarkably, he has yet to miss a game this season.