Pelicans Trade J.J. Redick To Dallas Mavericks
The New Orleans Pelicans have traded J.J. Redick to the Dallas Mavericks. New Orleans sent Nicolo Melli along with Redick to Dallas in exchange for James Johnson, Wes Iwundu and a 2021 second-round pick. The Pelicans traded Redick away to avoid a contract buyout with the 36-year-old veteran. Redick is currently in the final year of his contract and is owed $13 million this season. That is the amount the team would have had to pay Redick if they didn’t trade him ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline. Fortunately, the Pelicans found a willing trade partner in the Mavericks. The veteran guard has no...