Dallas Mavericks Get Dealt Unfortunate Injury News

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Dante Exum suffered an injury.

Mar 8, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd reacts to a technical foul called on guard Luka Doncic (77) against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Dante Exum is coming off a resurgent season for the Dallas Mavericks.

After being out of the NBA for two years, he finished last season with averages of 7.8 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists per contest while shooting 53.3% from the field and 49.1% from the three-point range in 55 games (17 starts).

Jun 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (0) shoots against Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the first quarter in game three of the 2024 NBA Finals at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images / Peter Casey-Imagn Images

On Friday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reported an injury update on Exum.

Via Charania: "Dallas Mavericks G Dante Exum has sustained a serious right wrist injury that could require surgery, sources tell @TheAthletic. Treatment options are being evaluated for Exum, who emerged as a key reserve guard on Mavs NBA Finals run last season. Tough early season blow for Mavs."

Dallas Mavericks G Dante Exum has sustained a serious right wrist injury that could require surgery, sources tell @TheAthletic. Treatment options are being evaluated for Exum, who emerged as a key reserve guard on Mavs NBA Finals run last season. Tough early season blow for Mavs. pic.twitter.com/NZXqc0UET8

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 4, 2024

Exum was the fifth pick in the 2014 NBA Draft by the Utah Jazz.

In addition to the Mavs and Jazz, he has also spent time with the Cleveland Cavaliers over seven seasons.

His career averages are 6.1 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists per contest while shooting 43.1% from the field and 33.6% from the three-point range in 300 games.

Dec 28, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd directs guard Dante Exum (0) as they play the Minnesota Timberwolves in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images / Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

The Mavs finished last season as the fifth seed in the Western Conference with a 50-32 record.

They were able to reach the NBA Finals for the first time since the 2011 season.

Exum appeared in 21 of the team's playoff games.

Via Mark Followill: "Training camp injuries are certainly a bummer...the Mavs announced Dante Exum has a right wrist injury sustained this week. No timetable..."

Training camp injuries are certainly a bummer...the Mavs announced Dante Exum has a right wrist injury sustained this week. No timetable... pic.twitter.com/pAKcHeITX9

— Mark Followill (@MFollowill) October 4, 2024

The Mavs will play their first game on October 24 when they host the San Antonio Spurs.