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

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

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.

It’s all worth keeping in mind, given that the Raptors are thought to be looking for a “significant piece” to pair with Barnes, per one front office source with another team. Whether that

Before this recent six-in-seven run of wins, and during a period when an injured Barnes missed 35 of 88 games, Toronto's record was 4-31.

The Toronto Raptors forward was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week by the NBA on Monday, bookending a perfect 3-0 stretch for the team.