Dallas Mavericks Nicolo Melli Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
The Dallas Mavericks pulled off a trade just minutes before the March 25 deadline. They sent James Johnson, Wesley Iwundu, and their 2021 second-round pick to New Orleans for J.J. Redick and Nicolo Melli. The Mavs wanted to add shooting and received one of the best long-distance marksmen in the league.
Melli was an after-thought in the deal. He struggled to find his jumper and was not getting consistent minutes with the Pelicans. The 30-year-old is an experienced professional that shot over 40 percent from 3-point range for four straight seasons playing in Europe, according to RealGM.