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The New Orleans Pelicans’ trade deadline was lackluster and maybe even underwhelming to some extent, but it should not be alarming.
The Pels’ activity on Thursday amounted to keeping Lonzo Ball at least until the end of this season and trading JJ Redick and Nicolò Melli to the Dallas Mavericks. Redick and Melli departed New Orleans in exchange for James Johnson, Wes Iwundu, and a second-round draft pick.
Redick is undoubtedly the centerpiece of this deal. He surrounds Luka Doncic with more shooting, even if his shooting numbers have declined this season.