Mavericks' Dante Exum: Sees action in season-ending loss
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Exum amassed three points (1-3 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds and one steal over 13 minutes during Friday's 120-106 Play-In Game loss to the Grizzlies.
Exum missed the first 48 games of the season while recovering from right wrist surgery and was expected to miss the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign due to a fractured left hand he suffered in March. However, Exum was able to return to action and play Dallas' final four contest. Across the 29-year-old guard's 20 regular-season appearances this season, including 13 starts, he averaged 8.7 points, 2.8 assists and 1.6 rebounds in 18.6 minutes.
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Mavericks' Dante Exum: Bench role against Sacramento
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Exum will come off the bench during Wednesday's game against the Kings, Christian Clark of The Athletic reports.
Exum was a starter for the regular-season finale against the Grizzlies but will be in the second unit against the Kings in the Play-In Tournament on Wednesday. The veteran guard came off the bench seven times for Dallas during the 2024-25 regular season and averaged 7.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game while shooting 48.5 percent from the floor and 41.2 percent from deep.
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Mavericks' Dante Exum: Back in starting lineup
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Exum is in the Mavericks' starting lineup against the Grizzlies on Sunday, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Exum returned from a 12-game absence Friday against the Raptors and finished with six points, three assists and one rebound over 14 minutes. He'll be in the Mavs' starting five Sunday for the first time since March 14, when he fractured his left hand.
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Mavericks' Dante Exum: Returns from hand surgery
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Exum (hand) tallied six points (2-4 FG, 2-4 3Pt), three assists and one rebound across 14 minutes in Friday's 124-102 win over the Raptors.
Exum checked into the contest to begin the second quarter, marking his first appearance since he fractured his left hand March 14 in a loss to the Rockets. The veteran wing shot the ball well from downtown but committed three turnovers while on the court. Though he may continue to hold down a regular spot in the rotation in Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Grizzlies and any subsequent playoff contests, Exum will likely struggle to crack 20 minutes in most games.
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Mavericks' Dante Exum: Cleared to suit up Friday
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Exum (hand) will be available for Friday's game against the Raptors.
Exum was available to return for Wednesday's loss to the Lakers following an 11-game absence due to a fracture in his left hand, but he wasn't included in the rotation for that contest. With a little extra time to heal up from the injury, Exum could have a better chance of getting minutes Friday, but he's unlikely to see significant enough run to warrant consideration in fantasy lineups.
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Mavericks' Dante Exum: Iffy for Friday
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Exum (hand) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Raptors.
Exum was deemed available ahead of Wednesday's game against the Lakers after missing the team's previous 11 outings due to a fractured left hand. However, Exum didn't receive any playing time in the Mavericks' 112-97 loss to the Lakers, so he won't be guaranteed a spot in the rotation Friday if cleared to play.
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Mavericks' Dante Exum: Available, not guaranteed to play
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Head coach Jason Kidd called Exum "very limited" for Wednesday's game against the Lakers and did not guarantee he would see the court, Eddie Sefko of the Mavericks' official site reports.
Exum had missed 11 straight games due to a left hand fracture, and while he's been upgraded to available on the injury report, Kidd didn't commit to playing Exum against the Lakers on Wednesday. Even if he does take the floor, don't expect Exum to see significant run. Instead, Dallas will have to rely on Spencer Dinwiddie, Brandon Williams and Max Christie off the bench.
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Mavericks' Dante Exum: Good to go against LAL
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Exum (hand) is available for Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Tim Cato of AllDLLS.com reports.
Exum has been sidelined for the Mavericks' last 11 games after fracturing his left hand against the Rockets on March 14, but he has progressed enough in his recovery to be given the green light to return Wednesday. In the 15 games prior to his injury (including 10 starts), Exum averaged 9.7 points, 3.1 assists and 1.7 rebounds over 20.1 minutes per contest.
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Mavericks' Dante Exum: Iffy for Wednesday
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Exum (hand) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Lakers.
Exum was diagnosed with a left-hand fracture and was set to be re-evaluated four weeks from March 15, but he has now received a questionable tag for Wednesday's contest. While it's unclear if the 29-year-old guard will be able to suit up before the end of the regular season, he appears to be progressing well in his recovery.
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Mavericks' Dante Exum: Diagnosed with hand fracture
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The Mavericks announced Saturday that Exum has been diagnosed with a left hand fracture and will be re-evaluated in four weeks.
Exum suffered the injury during Friday's loss to the Rockets and will miss the remainder of the regular season. With Dallas currently sitting in 10th place in the Western Conference, the Mavericks will need to make a deep run in the playoffs without Kyrie Irving (knee) and potentially Anthony Davis (adductor) in order to give Exum a chance of returning to action. Exum -- who is set to become a free agent this summer -- finished his second season in Dallas with averages of 9.1 points, 2.8 assists, 1.7 rebounds and 1.2 three-pointers in 19.1 minutes per game over 18 appearances.
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Mavericks' Dante Exum: Out indefinitely with broken hand
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Exum suffered a broken bone in his left hand in the second quarter of Friday's game against the Rockets and is considered out indefinitely, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
The loss of Exum is yet another blow to the snakebitten Mavericks, who entered Friday's contest down eight players due to injury. More tests are needed to determine whether Exum will require surgery to address the injury or if the bone will be able to heal on its own, but the 29-year-old appears unlikely to make it back on the court before the end of the regular season. Spencer Dinwiddie started for Exum in the second half, and the former will likely be moved into the Mavericks' starting lineup beginning with Sunday's game against the 76ers.
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Mavericks' Dante Exum: Available Friday
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Exum (hamstring) is available for Friday's game against Houston.
Exum is working through right hamstring tightness and will have his minutes restricted to 20-to-25 minutes Friday, per Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News. Over his last 10 contests, Exum has averaged 8.0 points, 2.4 assists, 1.8 rebounds, 0.7 steals and 1.3 three-pointers in 19.9 minutes while shooting 43.3 percent from beyond the arc.
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Mavericks' Dante Exum: Questionable to play Friday
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Exum (hamstring) is questionable to play in Friday's matchup with Houston.
Exum was able to play through his hamstring injury Wednesday night, dropping 17 points (6-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, three assists and a steal across 22 minutes. With the Mavericks being shorthanded heading into Friday, they may need Exum to be a big part of their offense against the Rockets, but if he can't go, expect Spencer Dinwiddie and Brandon Williams (hamstring) to see extended minutes.
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Mavericks' Dante Exum: Will play vs. San Antonio
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Exum (hamstring) has been cleared to play Wednesday against the Spurs.
Exum has played in 16 games for the Mavericks this season. The veteran guard is averaging 9.1 points, 1.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game while shooting 46.1 percent from the floor and 43.2 percent from beyond the arc.
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Mavericks' Dante Exum: Iffy against San Antonio
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Exum is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Spurs due to right hamstring tightness.
Exum entered Dallas' starting lineup against San Antonio on Monday but is in danger of missing Wednesday's rematch due to a hamstring injury. If Exum is forced to sit out, Spencer Dinwiddie will likely receive an increased role.
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Mavericks' Dante Exum: Starting Monday vs. San Antonio
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Exum is in the Mavericks' starting lineup against the Spurs on Monday, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
The Mavericks are dealing with a slew of injuries, so Exum will return to the starting lineup Monday. As a starter this season, Exum has averaged 10.2 points, 4.0 assists, 1.3 rebounds and 0.7 steals over 20.7 minutes per game, and he should see plenty of minutes Monday.
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Mavericks' Dante Exum: Reaches double figures off bench
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Exum ended with 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one steal over 22 minutes during Sunday's 125-116 loss to the Suns.
Exum returned to the Mavericks bench Sunday after starting the last two contests, giving Dallas a boost on the second unit by leading all bench players in scoring and threes made in a losing effort. Exum has reached double figures in scoring in six contests, connecting on two or more threes in three of those outings. It's worth noting that teammate Brandon Williams, who started over Exum on Sunday, left Sunday's game early with hamstring injury.
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Mavericks' Dante Exum: Questionable for Sunday
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Exum (foot) has been listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Suns.
Exum is one of many players in Dallas dealing with an injury, but he might still be able to play Sunday against the Suns. The veteran guard has played in only 14 games for the Mavericks this season, averaging 8.8 points, 1.6 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game while shooting 44.9 percent from the floor and 40.5 percent from beyond the arc.
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Mavericks' Dante Exum: Starting Friday
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Exum is in the Mavericks' starting lineup against the Grizzlies on Friday, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Exum didn't play against the Bucks on Wednesday due to a right foot contusion, but he will play and start Friday. Over his last five outings, he has averaged 6.8 points, 2.6 assists, 1.4 rebounds and 0.8 steals over 17.8 minutes per game.
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Mavericks' Dante Exum: Set to play against Memphis
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Exum (foot) is available for Friday's game versus the Grizzlies, Christian Clark of The Athletic reports.
Exum has been upgraded from questionable to available Friday after missing Dallas' previous contest due to a right foot contusion. Exum has been efficient from behind the arc in his 13 appearances this season, converting 41.2 percent of his 2.6 three-point attempts per contest.
