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Brandon Ingram Status Change Signals Bad News for Raptors vs Cavs

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Brandon Ingram suffered a sprained right thumb in the Toronto Raptors' 97-96 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Wendesday, January 7.

As the Toronto Raptors fight for their season, they landed some bad news on the Brandon Ingram front.

According to the official NBA injury report, Ingram has been downgraded. Initially, the star forward was listed as questionable for the Raptors against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 6.

On the morning of the matchup, which is set to take place in Toronto, Ingram was downgraded to doubtful. He is listed with a right heel injury (inflammation).

*UPDATE: The Toronto Raptors have updated Brandon Ingram’s status. The star forward has been ruled out for the Raptors’ Game 6 battle against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Toronto Raptors Get Bad News on Brandon Ingram

GettyTORONTO, CANADA – OCTOBER 29: Brandon Ingram #3 of the Toronto Raptors warms up before playing the Houston Rockets at Scotiabank Arena on October 29, 2025 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin Sousa/Getty Images)

While Ingram has had his fair share of struggles throughout the first-round playoff series, he still carries a ton of value for Toronto when he’s available.

This season, Ingram appeared in 77 games for the Raptors. He posted averages of 21.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. Ingram was knocking down shots at a 47.7% clip from the field and hitting on 38.2% of his threes.

Those numbers are down in the postseason.

GettyTORONTO, ON – NOVEMBER 24: Brandon Ingram #3 of the Toronto Raptors celebrates a three-point basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during second half action at Scotiabank Arena on November 24, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andrew Lahodynskyj/Getty Images)

Over five games, Ingram has been shooting just 32.8% from the field. He is averaging 12.0 points per game, along with 3.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists.

Ingram was forced to leave Game 5 early to get checked out. He would not return to the loss against the Cavaliers, sparking an explanation from Darko Rajaković after the game.

GettyTORONTO, CANADA – APRIL 26: Brandon Ingram #3 of the Toronto Raptors drives to the net against Max Strus #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during first half of Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on April 26, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)

“As you know, he’s been dealing with his heel,” Rajaković said to reporters.

“He re-aggravated his heel on one play. We tried to re-tape him at halftime. He tried to activate to see if he could be ready for the second half, but he was not able to come and play the second half. Tomorrow, we’ll know more when we do more evaluation. It’s something that’s kind of like, on and off, he was doing well, and then he just re-aggravated it on that play.”

As of Friday morning, all signs are pointing to Ingram missing the do-or-die battle against Cleveland. The door is still open, but only slightly.

The Raptors and the Cavaliers are slated for a 7:30 PM ET tip.

Justin Grasso Justin Grasso is an NBA/NFL reporter, covering trending league news, transactions, injuries, and player developments. He is a credentialed journalist with nearly a decade of insider access. More about Justin Grasso

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