On the eve of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, less than 13 months after Siakam was dealt and the rebuild began in earnest, the Toronto Raptors acquired New Orleans Pelicans star Brandon Ingram.

As Andre Drummond left the Sixers’ locker room late Wednesday, he dapped up the attendants responsible for gathering laundry and other duties. Ricky Council IV, meanwhile, shook hands with teammates ...