The Toronto Raptors' trade for Brandon Ingram graded after sending Bruce Brown, Kelly Olynyk, and draft picks to the New Orleans Pelicans.

Brandon Ingram hasn't been around the Raptors for very long, but the former All-Star has been impressed with rookie Jamal Shead.

The New Orleans Pelicans plan to retain newly acquired Bruce Brown and Kelly Olynyk beyond this season, David Griffin said. Griffin praised both players for their veteran presence, high basketball IQ, and floor spacing as characteristics needed around star forward Zion Williamson pic.twitter.com/SHzJPqpCi4

The question on everyone's mind now is when the one-time All-Star will don a Raptors jersey on the court for the first time. Ingram's debut is certainly a highly-anticipated one for Raptors fans everywhere.

The Toronto Raptors didn't hesitate when it came time to commit to Brandon Ingram after this month's trade deadline. However, Brian Windhorst of ESPN reported Friday that Ingram's three-year, $120 million extension with the Raptors was likely more than the forward would have obtained in free agency,

Brandon Ingram has not played a basketball game since December 7, missing over two months of action. Ingram's inability to stay healthy on the court this season was a big reason why the New Orleans Pelicans decided to move on from him and not pay the max contract.

The Toronto Raptors are about to enter their final part of the season. The Raptors returned to practice on Wednesday with a full squad. Jakob Poeltl was back practicing on the court after missing 5 games with a hip injury.