Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram has been placed in the NBA concussion protocol, the team announced Sunday AEDT.
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The decision came after he was diagnosed with concussion-like symptoms the morning after suffering an in-game blow to the head during a loss to the Bucks.
Ingram, who was taken with the second overall pick in 2016, is averaging 16.1 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.9 assists per contest this season.
Brandon Ingram was re-evaluated this morning and diagnosed with concussion-like symptoms.
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) March 31, 2018
He has been placed in the NBA's concussion protocol.
The Lakers have already been eliminated from playoff contention, but their 33 wins are already the most they've had since the 2012-13 campaign.
