Dallas Mavericks Nicolo Melli Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
The Dallas Mavericks acquired Nicolo Melli just minutes before the trade deadline. They sent James Johnson, Wesley Iwundu, and their 2021 second-round pick to New Orleans for J.J. Redick and Melli. It was the Mavs’ final chance to upgrade their roster before the postseason. They added a sharpshooter and a capable forward for the stretch run.
Melli played a limited role in Dallas. He saw action in 23 of 28 regular-season games but played just 14.1 minutes a night. The 30-year-old averaged 4.