The San Antonio Spurs checked in with the New Orleans Pelicans regarding forward Brandon Ingram, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, before rumors

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According to NBA insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the San Antonio Spurs checked in to gauge the price tag on New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram.

Immediately, fans started firing up the trade machine. With a bevy of draft picks, the Spurs can make a deal that would allow the Kings to rebuild, although with Domantas Sabonis, Malik Monk, and DeMar DeRozan on the roster, perhaps the Kings don't want to embrace a tank.

The changes were made as part of a league-wide schedule adjustment after the NBA postponed several games across the country.

The NBA announced the rescheduling of two previously postponed games as well as the rescheduling of seven other games on Tuesday. The Los Angeles Lakers'

UIW held New Orleans to just 37.3% shooting and forced 18 turnovers. Brynn Lusby led the Cardinals with 15 points on 6-of-10 shooting in just 22 minutes off the bench, while Jorja Elliott posted 11 points with six rebounds and five assists. Raimi McCrary also reached double figures, scoring 10 points with six rebounds on 5-of-6 shooting.

The Bucks had the dates flipped for two March road games with the Lakers and Golden State. NEW ORLEANS — The NBA announced on Tuesday the new date for last week's Milwaukee Bucks-New Orleans Pelicans matchup, which was postponed due to the New Orleans snowstorm. That game will now take place April 6.

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NEW YORK — A Bulls-Magic matchup is part of a group of games being rescheduled by the NBA. The Bulls-Magic game originally scheduled to be played on March 12 in Orlando has been moved to March 6.

The Memphis Grizzlies provided an injury update on Ja Morant ahead of Thursday's game against the Houston Rockets.

The San Antonio Spurs may be just a few pieces away from being title contenders and by making a trade with the New Orleans Pelicans, they could become one this season.