Dallas Mavericks: 5 trade options to scout at NBA Disney

Trade options for Dallas Mavericks to scout at NBA Disney: 2. Jrue Holiday

The NBA added a play-in for the eighth and final spot in both conferences for the restart. The team in ninth place has to be within four games for it to happen. If the higher seed wins the first game they advance to the playoffs. The team in ninth winning triggers a second and decisive game.

The Pelicans are hoping to qualify for the play-in during NBA Disney. They are 3.5 games behind the Grizzlies for eighth right now. New Orleans sits tenth with the Blazers holding a percentage points advantage in the standings.

The Pelicans could make Jrue Holiday available if they miss the playoffs this season. The 30-year-old has a player option for the 2021-2022 season. The rest of the team’s core is 22 years old or younger, though. They may look to cash in on Holiday for a package of young talent that fits their timeline.

The Mavericks may not produce the top offer, but they will be interested if Holiday hits the market. He is a proven 20-plus point per game scorer that can be a distributor and play All-NBA defense. Holiday is the ideal fit in Dallas if the Pelicans make him available.

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