Here we will discuss the two best trades that the New Orleans Pelicans must make before the 2025 NBA trade deadline.

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.

Hardy suffered an ankle injury Friday against the Thunder, and that injury will prevent the third-year guard from suiting up Monday. His next chance to play will come against the Timberwolves. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc.

Dejounte Murray lit the Mavericks up for 30 points, and Trey Murphy III wasn't far behind with 24. Neither was entirely efficient from the floor, but they made enough shots to sink the Mavs. Dallas' starters just weren't good enough, which is where we'll start our three takeaways.

The Dallas Mavericks have needed a boost in the backcourt with Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic out on the sideline. The Mavs have gotten that surge from third-year

The Dallas Mavericks are aggressively pursuing a trade for Herbert Jones despite the New Orleans Pelicans showing reluctance in moving him.

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.

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford enjoyed a big game on Wednesday night against the New Orleans Pelicans.

NEW ORLEANS (AP ... starting center Dereck Lively (right ankle). The Pelicans played without Zion Williamson (left hamstring), who was rested after playing Tuesday night in Chicago. Jaden Hardy scored 21 points and Dinwiddie finished with 20 points ...

Walker Kessler’s offensive rebound and putback gave Utah a 110-108 lead with 33 seconds left, but Dejounte Murray had an answer for the home team, with his layup tying the game with 16 seconds remaining. That proved to be the final bucket of regulation, as the two teams needed five more minutes to settle Monday’s contest.

It wasn't until Jaden Hardy sank a three with four minutes ... They'd take a lead as big as seven, but the Pelicans came right back. New Orleans went on a 13-4 run fueled by eight points from ...

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 in the NBA on Wednesday