NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Pelicans announced Sunday that forward Brandon Ingram has been diagnosed with a high-grade low left ankle sprain. Ingram landed awkwardly on the foot of Oklahoma City’s Lu Dort early in the third quarter of Saturday night’s 119-109 loss to the Thunder and severely twisted his left ankle.

Medical imaging taken last night confirmed the injury. How Ingram responds to treatment and rehabilitation will determine his return to play timeline.

The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that forward Brandon Ingram has been diagnosed with a high-grade low left ankle sprain.

His return to play timeline will be determined by how he responds to treatment and rehabilitation. Further updates will be distributed appropriately.…

— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) December 8, 2024

Ingram had missed six of the Pelicans’ 24 games this season with an assortment of injuries, and had just returned from tendonitis in his right foot. He battled back on Thursday night with 29 points on 10-for-19 shooting in a 126-124 victory over Phoenix. He left Saturday’s game with just five points on 1-for-5 shooting.

By a wide margin, the Pelicans have been the most injured team in the NBA this season, especially with their five players.

Pelican players have lost 117 games due to injury in the first six weeks of the season. Zion Williamson has missed 18 of 24 games – the bulk coming after he pulled a hamstring on Nov. 11. Jose Alvarado has missed 13 games (hamstring) and Jordan Hawkins 13 (back).

Now, the Pelicans will have to wait on Ingram, who led the team by averaging 23.2 points before the loss to the Thunder.

Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.