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Dirk Nowitzki Says He Would Accept Sixth-Man Role

The sixth-leading scorer in NBA history would have no problem accepting a sixth-man role if it could help the Dallas Mavericks salvage their season.
“Obviously, I’ve said that we want to compete and we want to make the playoffs,” Nowitzki told ESPN. “If that means I’m the 10th man, so be it. We’ve got to try to figure out what we’ve got and win some games and make a run. If that’s what this team needs to win some games.
Source: Tim MacMahon of ESPN
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Sources: Pelicans Open to Trading Lonzo Ball, JJ Redick

A team that is expected to be prominent in the trade market picture, rival teams expect: The New Orleans Pelicans. The franchise is off to an uneven 5-10 start to the season. New Orleans has been receiving calls about the availability of Lonzo Ball and JJ Redick and has shown an openness to discussing trades around both with interested teams, sources tell The Athletic. A move would create a clearer pathway for young guards Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Kira Lewis in the Pelicans’ rotation.
Source: Shams Charania of The Athletic
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Sources: Warriors, Pelicans Discussed Potential Kelly Oubre Jr. Trade

The [Golden State] Warriors and [New Orleans] Pelicans discussed a potential deal involving Kelly Oubre Jr., sources said. There isn’t traction as of yet. Like many conversations around this time, it is a scenario.
Source: Shams Charania of The Athletic
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Sources: Knicks, Clippers Interested in Derrick Rose

New York and the [Los Angeles] Clippers are among interested teams in [Detroit] Pistons guard Derrick Rose, sources said. Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau has a long history with Rose, coaching the former league MVP in Chicago and Minnesota.
Source: Shams Charania of The Athletic