The New Orleans Pelicans approached the Miami Heat this week about a potential trade involving Butler and forward Brandon Ingram, The

With the clock ticking on the Miami Heat to find a trade partner for Jimmy Butler before the Feb. 6 deadline, the New Orleans Pelicans have at least

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.

He became eligible for a contract extension worth up to $208 million over four years last summer, but the Pelicans have not been

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