The San Antonio Spurs checked in with the New Orleans Pelicans regarding forward Brandon Ingram, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, before rumors

In his first year with the Pelicans, Ingram was named NBA Most Improved Player and earned his first and only All-Star appearance. After that breakout season, he signed a five-year, $158.25 million extension with the Pelicans, hoping to become one of the franchise's cornerstones.

While it seemed inevitable at one time that Brandon Ingram would be parting ways with the New Orleans Pelicans amid constant trade rumors, the partnership may be lasting a lot longer than anyone expected.