The Dallas Mavericks have been mentioned as a possible trade suitor for New Orleans Pelicans wing Javonte Green as they explore ways to improve their roster before the NBA trade deadline on Feb.

Sources indicated to DallasHoopsJournal.com that the Mavericks are surveying wing players on the trade market. Among options drawing interest from Dallas is New Orleans Pelicans forward Javonte Green, but they are far from alone in that regard.

(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) New Orleans Pelicans guard Javonte Green (4) reacts after making a 3-point basket in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in New Orleans, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. The Pelicans won 119-116.

Dejounte Murray scored 30 points, Trey Murphy III added 24 and a game-saving blocked shot and the host New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Dallas Mavericks 119-116 on Wednesday night.

It was a short-handed Southwestern Division matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Pelicans, as Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Dereck Lively II, Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, and Herb Jones were among the key players out on both sides.

Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said the refs "clearly" missed a goaltending call on Spencer Dinwiddie's layup for the lead in the closing seconds of Wednesday's loss to the Pelicans.

Tonight, two teams whose seasons thus far have been devastated by injury will take the court as the Dallas Mavericks travel to take on the New Orleans Pelicans. These woes will continue into the 7 p.m.

Sources indicated to DallasHoopsJournal.com that the Mavericks are surveying ... Among options drawing interest from Dallas is New Orleans Pelicans forward Javonte Green, but they are far from ...

It was a short-handed Southwestern Division matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans ... CJ McCollum, Javonte Green, Trey Murphy III, and Yves Missi. It was another sloppy start ...

Murphy had 24 points and 10 rebounds, capped by game-sealing free throws with 2 seconds remaining, and Javonte ... for Dallas (22-19), which has lost three straight and eight of 10. Mavericks ...

The Pelicans continue to shut down ongoing interest in defensive stalwart Herb Jones, who’s out indefinitely with a torn labrum in his right shoulder. If there’s one trade candidate to

Green will move to the first unit due to the absence of Zion Williamson (rest). The former Radford standout will make his 14th start of the campaign. He's averaging 7.2 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game when deployed with the first unit.