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The trade deadline is quickly approaching and the New Orleans Pelicans are in dire need of reinforcements. The Dallas Mavericks could be the perfect trade partner for the Pelicans ahead of the second half of the season in order to make a playoff push.
Although the Mavs are in a better position than the Pels—they are currently eighth in the west after having improved in recent weeks—they still need something to get them over the hump. Ditto for the Pels, save the part about the recent improvement.
One trade possibility could see New Orleans acquire Josh Richardson and Maxi Kleber in exchange for Eric Bledsoe and Josh Hart plus maybe some draft-related sweeteners.