Why did Toronto Raptors trade for Brandon Ingram? An expert explains before the Sixers face off against the Raptors.

After playing some of their best basketball during the Darko Rajakovic era, and collecting a bunch of wins, the Toronto Raptors have come crashing back down to earth, losing four in a row. The Philadelphia 76ers, who will host the Raptors at Wells Fargo Center, are riding a three-game losing streak of their own.

The hope is that a healthy Ingram helps improve the Raptors’ tepid half-court offence, and the backline of Barnes and Poeltl and can make up for some defensive shortcomings on the perimeter. If Ingram plays his best basketball, the cost of the acquisition will seem reasonable.

The Toronto Raptors' trade for Brandon Ingram graded after sending Bruce Brown, Kelly Olynyk, and draft picks to the New Orleans Pelicans.

The Raptors got involved in the trade deadline action by acquiring one-time All-Star Brandon Ingram from the Pelicans.Once the deal's terms are finalized, the next order of business is getting Ingram in a Raptors uniform and onto the floor next to his new teammates.

Former All-Star Brandon Ingram heads north in exchange for Bruce Brown, Kelly Olynyk and multiple draft picks, including a 1st.

Ingram was reading “Stillness Is The Key” by Ryan Holiday, a book that preaches the Stoic concept of slowing down as the world spins on its axis of chaos. Good advice, in general. Within Raptors head coach Darko Rajaković’s offence,