The Toronto Raptors have "emerged as a team to watch" regarding New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram as the Feb. 6 trade deadline looms. NBA

I'm told Toronto has emerged as a team to watch when it comes to Brandon Ingram. It remains to be seen whether the Raptors become more than that where Ingram is concerned, but the mere suggestion of potential Raptors interest is the most significant development in weeks when it comes to the New Orleans forward who earned his lone All-Star berth during the 2019-20 season interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.

The Raptors are struggling this season, but they could still make a big move to get Brandon Ingram at the trade deadline.

As the Los Angeles Lakers approach the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline, trade speculation is swirling around a possible move to acquire New Orleans Pelicans star forward Brandon Ingram. The Lakers, currently sitting at 5th in the Western Conference,