Dallas Mavericks JJ Redick Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
The Dallas Mavericks pulled off a trade just before Thursday’s 2 p.m. CT deadline as they acquired J.J. Redick and Nicolo Melli from the New Orleans Pelicans for James Johnson, Wesley Iwundu, cash, and a 2021 second-round pick, according to Shams Charania. Owner Mark Cuban and GM Donnie Nelson cautioned fans about the Mavs not making a move, but in the end, they capitalized on the opportunity to upgrade their roster for the stretch run.
The Mavs traded two players that were not part of their nightly rotation for Redick and Melli.