Brandon Ingram
#3SF · Toronto Raptors
Day-to-Day
MIP '20All-Rookie 2nd Team '17
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Height
6'8"
Weight
190 lbs
Age
28
College
Duke
Experience
9 yrs
B
A
B-
A
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The Verdict on Brandon, in One Read
On the field, Brandon Ingram grades out as a strong SF for Toronto Raptors (B- Impact). That places him 10th of 119 graded small forwards. In his on-court role, the grade is excellent (A Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The money matches the play — the Contract Value Index lands at B, good value. The public read is very positive (A Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsA-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 572 | 21.5 | 5.6 | 3.7 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 47.7% | 36.6% | 79.2% |
| 2025-26 | | 77 | 21.5 | 5.6 | 3.7 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakA-LongevityLong CareerRecentB+
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 77 | 21.5 | 5.6 | 3.7 | 47.7% | B+ B+ |
| 2024-25 |  | 18 | 22.2 | 5.6 | 5.2 | 46.5% | B+ B+ |
| 2023-24 | | 64 | 20.8 | 5.1 | 5.7 | 49.2% | B+ B+ |
| 2022-23 | | 45 | 24.7 | 5.5 | 5.8 | 48.4% | B+ B+ |
| 2021-22 | | 55 | 22.7 | 5.8 | 5.6 | 46.1% | B+ B+ |
| 2020-21 | | 61 | 23.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 46.6% | B+ B+ |
| 2019-20 | | 62 | 23.8 | 6.1 | 4.2 | 46.3% | A A |
| 2018-19 |  | 52 | 18.3 | 5.1 | 3.0 | 49.7% | B- B- |
| 2017-18 | | 59 | 16.1 | 5.3 | 3.9 | 47.0% | B B |
| 2016-17 | | 79 | 9.4 | 4.0 | 2.1 | 40.2% | C C |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 4/29 | @ CLE | L 120-125 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Sun, 4/26 | vs CLE | W 93-89 | 36 | 23 |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$120.0M
Guaranteed
$78.1M
AAV
$38.1M/yr
Guaranteed %65%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
B
Good Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Brandon Ingram earns a B Contract Value Index (CVI) on a three-year deal worth $38.1M AAV — a contract that reflects both his established veteran standing and the realistic market for a 28-year-old small forward in his tenth season. His A-minus performance grade, anchored by 21.5 PPG, 5.6 RPG, and 3.7 APG across 77 games in the 2025-26 season, positions him as a legitimate tier-one contributor rather than a role player, yet the CVI suggests the deal carries modest inefficiency relative to star-caliber contracts at his position. At $38.1M annually, Ingram's salary lands in the upper-middle range for established wings — above replacement-level money but not elite-tier pricing, a valuation that makes sense for a player with one MIP award and one All-Rookie second-team nod rather than a multi-time All-Star pedigree. The three-year term aligns with his age and career stage: long enough to anchor a roster through a competitive window without overcommitting to the back-nine decline risk. Toronto's recent signings of established guard depth signal a front office belief in building around Ingram as a cornerstone piece, not a placeholder, which underscores that this contract was designed as a foundation deal for sustained contention rather than a one-year rental. The B grade ultimately reflects a contract that is fair value — neither a steal nor an albatross — for a proven, healthy veteran entering what media framing has positioned as his most stable and well-supported environment.
Performance Analysis
A-
#10 of 119 Small Forwards
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the B band — a quick read on where Brandon's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Brandon Compares at the Position
Brandon Ingram ranks 10th of 119 graded small forwards by performance. That slots Brandon between Jaylen Brown (A) just ahead and Josh Hart (A-) just behind.
Graded higher
Jaylen BrownBoston CelticsAMichael Porter Jr.Brooklyn NetsAJimmy Butler IIIGolden State WarriorsABrandon IngramA-
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About this player
Brandon Ingram is a veteran in his 9th NBA season listed at SF for the Toronto Raptors. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Brandon Ingram, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index B, Performance A-, Sentiment A.
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