The New Orleans Pelicans' Brandon Ingram did not give a specific timeline for his return but confirmed he has been participating in drills.

Brandon Ingram is almost ready to get back on the court with his new team the New Orleans Pelicans.

Speaking on Tuesday during formal introductions following his trade from the Los Angeles Lakers, the Pelicans forward revealed he is "pretty close" to resuming basketball workouts.

Ingram continues to recover from surgery he underwent in March to address a blood clot in his right arm.

After being moved as part of a package deal for Anthony Davis, Ingram did not give a specific timeline for his return but confirmed he has worked on his shooting form while also participating in ball-handling and passing drills.

The injury was potentially career-threatening, as former Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh was forced to retire with a similar condition.

Ingram missed two games with a shoulder problem before being diagnosed with the blood clot and battled a variety of other ailments last season, including lingering ankle pain.

The 21-year-old averaged 18.3 points, 3.0 assists and 5.1 rebounds in 52 Lakers games last season.