Daniel ChavkinThu, April 30, 2026 at 1:13 AM UTC·2 min readBrandon Ingram injury updates: Latest news on Raptors star after leaving Game 5 vs. Cavs with heel injury originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Toronto Raptors are in the middle of a fierce first-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but they must now deal with the loss of one of their most important players.
Star forward Brandon Ingram left the crucial Game 5 in the first half with an injury as Toronto took a 74-67 lead into halftime. The Raptors are looking for their third straight win to put the team on the brink of advancing to the next round.
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Ingram left the first half of Game 5 against the Cavaliers with what the Raptors are calling inflammation in his right heel. Toronto quickly ruled Ingram out for the game before the contest reached halftime.
Toronto Raptors All-Star forward Brandon Ingram is out for the rest of Game 5 against the Cleveland Cavaliers with right heel inflammation.
Ingram played 11 minutes in the first half, producing just one point in that span. He appeared in 77 games this season, the second-most of his career and his most since his rookie season.MORE: The most devastating injuries in the history of the NBA Playoffs
It's unclear exactly when Ingram suffered the injury, but Ingram got off to a slow start in the game and may have been trying to play through it.
I just don't get the process on offense from Brandon Ingram.He just left for the locker room. Wonder if he's dealing with something. pic.twitter.com/8cdaXdRiTw
— Esfandiar Baraheni (@JustEsBaraheni) April 30, 2026
Ingram has not had a great series against the Caveliers, as he's averaging 14.8 points on a 33.9 field goal percentage. He's played 36 minutes in three of the first four games while making just 4.8 field goals per game.
Ingram was ruled out with right heel inflammation, meaning he experienced pain in his right heel over the course of the game. That could indicate he is at risk of a more serious injury, or it could mean the team is being precautionary by keeping him out.