Brandon Ingram back as Pelicans take on Timberwolves

NEW ORLEANS -- After missing the last 29 games with a left big toe contusion, Brandon Ingram will make his return to the New Orleans Pelicans lineup on Wednesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Ingram last played Nov. 25 against the Memphis Grizzlies when he kicked the back of another player's foot, resulting in the injury.

"You watch Brandon in his 5-on-5 games and you realize how his basketball IQ is at a high level," Pelicans coach Willie Green said pregame. "His skill set is at a high level. He's gonna be knocking some rust off when he does come back. That's a part of it, too. But he's efficient, elite basketball player. Guys like him and others like him in the NBA is what makes this league special."