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J.J. Redick was brought to the New Orleans Pelicans to add shooting and veteran leadership to a very young Pelicans team. On Thursday it came to an end, as J.J. Redick was traded to the Dallas Mavericks.
Can confirm Pelicans are sending JJ Redick and Nicolo Melli to the Dallas Mavericks.
Pels getting back James Johnson, Wes Iwundu and a 2nd-round pick, source says.
— Andrew Lopez (@_Andrew_Lopez) March 25, 2021
It wasn’t a surprising move, as he has been mentioned in rumors for most of the season, but it is still tough to see him go, even if this season didn’t go as planned.