The Raptors will be the third team the former No. 2 overall pick has played for in his professional career. Shortly after the blockbuster deal, Ingram signed a three-year extension with Toronto. In an introduction press conference, the elite wing explained his reasoning for being with his new franchise for the long run.

The Toronto Raptors were certainly not lacking in moves when it came to beating the buzzer for Thursday's NBA Trade Deadline. However, the trade to acquire former New Orleans Pelicans star Brandon Ingram was undoubtedly the largest of the bunch. Masai Ujiri and the front office were clearly excited about getting him to Toronto.

In one of the more shocking moves at the deadline, the Toronto Raptors pulled off a trade to acquire star forward Brandon Ingram from the New Orleans Pelicans. Ingram then signed an extension to keep him in Toronto for three more seasons,

Brandon Ingram reportedly turned down more money with the New Orleans Pelicans to force a trade to the Toronto Raptors for a smaller contract.

Brandon Ingram was among the biggest names to be traded at the NBA trade deadline. Because his contract is set to expire, it was imperative that his new team, the Toronto Raptors, extend him as soon as possible.