Brandon Ingram Cleared for Contact and 'Pain Free' as Raptors Coach Provides Optimistic Injury Update

Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram has received an optimistic update on his ankle injury, with coach Darko Rajakovic confirming he is 'pain-free,' 'moving well,' and 'got stronger.' Cleared for contact, the 27-year-old former All-Star is expected to participate in upcoming team scrimmages, signaling a significant step in his recovery from the injury that ended his season on December 7 while with the New Orleans Pelicans. Ingram, who joined the Raptors in a February trade and signed a three-year, $120 million extension, has not yet played for the team, having been officially shut down on April 9 after receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection. He averaged 22.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 5.2 assists in 18 games during the 2024-25 season, showcasing his versatile impact.