Pelicans' Ingram out indefinitely after entering concussion protocol
New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram entered the NBA's concussion protocol, the team announced Monday.
Ingram left in the first quarter of Sunday's contest against the Utah Jazz after colliding with teammate Naji Marshall.
Brandon Ingram has suffered a concussion and has been placed in the NBA's concussion protocol, the Pelicans have announced.
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) October 24, 2022
Here's where the injury was sustained:pic.twitter.com/9ppeA5As6C
Ingram's recovery timeline will be based on how quickly he progresses through the league's return-to-participation process, which begins no earlier than 24 hours from the time of injury.
The former No. 2 overall pick was off to a solid start, averaging 22 points, 5.7 boards, four assists, and 1.3 steals through the first three games of the 2022-23 campaign.
Meanwhile, co-star Zion Williamson is listed as questionable for Tuesday's contest against the Dallas Mavericks due to a hip injury.