Mavs reportedly get Redick, from Pelicans in 4-player deal

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by: Associated Press

Posted: Mar 25, 2021 / 04:07 PM EDT

Updated: Mar 25, 2021 / 04:07 PM EDT

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A person familiar with the situation says the Dallas Mavericks have acquired veteran shooting guard JJ Redick and Italian forward Nicolo Melli from New Orleans in a trade that sends power forward James Johnson, small forward Wesley Iwundu, and a second-round draft choice to the Pelicans.

The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the trade has not been announced.

The move gives the playoff-contending Mavericks veteran depth and a player in Redick who has been an elite 3-point shooter for most of his career.