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The Dallas Mavericks got in on the trade deadline day bonanza by acquiring J.J. Redick from the New Orleans Pelicans. It was a four-player deal that saw Nicolo Melli coming to Dallas with James Johnson, Wesley Iwundu, and their 2021 second round pick heading to New Orleans.
Why did the Mavericks decide against making a bigger splash at the trade deadline? Supporters were hoping for a massive move. They dreamed of acquiring a third star to play next to Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis, but the Mavs did not have the assets to make that type of trade.