NBA Trade Rumors: Pelicans Want to Deal J.J. Redick to Nets, Celtics or 76ers

The New Orleans Pelicans have reportedly narrowed their potential trade destinations for J.J. Redick down to the Philadelphia 76ers, Brooklyn Nets and Boston Celtics, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer added Redick wants to play for a team closer to his Brooklyn home, with the 76ers, Nets, Celtics and New York Knicks on the list of clubs he's eyeing.

No deal is imminent, per Charania, but the Pelicans have showed a willingness to include Redick in trade deals, and teams have been placing calls on the veteran guard.

The 36-year-old is off to a rough start to 2020-21 with an average of 7.9 points per game exclusively off the bench, which would be his lowest scoring average since 2009-10. His 29.8 three-point percentage would be by far the worst of his 15-year NBA career.

Redick has also seen his role decrease this year with just 19.9 minutes per game before staying on the bench the last two games.

With the Pelicans off to a 7-11 start to the season, they can try to unload the player for assets while also clearing up playing time for younger guards like Kira Lewis Jr. and Nickeil Alexander-Walker. 

Meanwhile, one of the Eastern Conference contenders can pick up a player who has proved himself in the past.

Redick has averaged at least 15 points per game in each of the last seven seasons and has been one of the best outside shooters in the NBA since entering the league. His 41.4 career three-point percentage ranks sixth among active players.

He also has 110 games worth of playoff experience, including a postseason appearance in each of his first 13 years in the NBA.

This resume should be extremely valuable for any team looking to bring home a championship this season.

Philadelphia is especially familiar with Redick after he spent two years with the team from 2017-19, averaging 17.6 points per game. The 76ers improved their outside shooting with the additions of Seth Curry and Danny Green this offseason, but Redick could be another option to help spread the floor.

His presence could also take the pressure off Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving with the Nets, likely getting nothing but open looks.

The Celtics also have some elite scorers in Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, but they could use more proven players.

Teams have until Tuesday to acquire a player who would be eligible to be traded again in a multiplayer deal later this season.