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Dante Exum's wrist injury is another setback after recent resurgence

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Dante Exum News / Yardbarker / October 10

Dante Exum's wrist injury is another setback after recent resurgence

After receiving a ton of hype heading into the 2014 NBA Draft, the fifth overall selection that year has suffered yet another career setback.

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Dallas Mavericks News / Total Apex Sports / October 9

Dante Exum To Miss 3 Months After Right Wrist Surgery

Dallas Mavericks Point Guard Dante Exum is expected to miss three months after undergoing right wrist surgery on Tuesday, sources told Shams Charania. Exum, 29, suffered a quite serious right wrist injury during a training camp workout and sought several opinions before finalizing a medical decision for himself.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 9

Which Mavericks Will Step Up With Dante Exum Sidelined?

With the announcement that Dante Exum will be out for at least three months after needing surgery on his wrist, the Dallas Mavericks will have to replace the minutes he had been giving them as a backup point guard on the roster who typically comes in to replace either Luka Doncic or Kyrie Irving as the lead initiator.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 9

NBA Notes: Mavericks, Dante Exum, Hornets, Pelicans, Jordan Hawkins

Dante Exum’s return to the NBA just hit another snag, as the Mavericks announced he underwent surgery on his right wrist on Tuesday. Dallas confirmed that Exum, who was dealing with a “serious” injury, will be sidelined for about three months, per Shams Charania of ESPN.

Dallas Mavericks News / Fastbreak on SI / October 9

Key Dallas Mavericks Player Reportedly Ruled Out For 3 Months

After being out of the NBA for two seasons, Dante Exum had a productive year for the Dallas Mavericks in 2024. He finished with averages of 7.8 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists per contest while shooting 53.3% from the field in 55 games.

Dallas Mavericks News / Field Level Media / October 9

Report: Mavs G Dante Exum (wrist) out for 3 months

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum underwent wrist surgery and will be out three months, ESPN reported Wednesday. Exum, who injured the wrist during a training camp workout, underwent surgery on Tuesday, per the report.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 9

Mavericks Reserve Sidelined for Three Months After Surgery

Dante Exum sustained a right wrist injury during training camp for the Dallas Mavericks and hoped to avoid surgery. When the Mavericks announced the injury last week, they were still exploring options to treat the injury.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / October 9

Mavs' Exum undergoes wrist surgery, expected to miss three months

Mavericks' Dante Exum undergoes wrist surgery, expected to miss three months

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Dallas Mavericks News / Last Word On Sports / October 5

Dallas Mavericks Backcourt Depth Takes Hit, Who Will Now Fill Third Guard Role (Primary Guard Off Bench)?

According to Shams Charania of the Athletic, the Dallas Mavericks backcourt depth suffered a huge blow this week as reserve guard Dante Exum sustained a serious wrist injury.

Dallas Mavericks News / Total Apex Sports / October 5

Dallas Mavericks Dante Exum Injury Details; Wrist Might Require Surgery

Dallas Mavericks player Dante Exum, 29, suffered a wrist injury on Friday. Exum’s wrist injury might require surgery. If that’s the case, he suffered a significant setback after coming off a resurgent season for the Mavericks.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / October 4

Camping day 4: Final thoughts from the week in Las Vegas

For the Mavericks, what happens in Vegas doesn’t just stay in Vegas Friday was the final practice day in Las Vegas for the Mavericks before heading back to Dallas.

Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / October 4

Mavericks lose guard from Finals run due to wrist injury

Mavericks lose guard from Finals run due to serious wrist injury

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum could undergo surgery for a wrist injury, though whether he does remains to be seen.

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Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 4

Mavericks guard suffers ‘serious’ injury before NBA preseason

It was recently revealed that Luka Doncic was dealing with a calf injury. The Mavs are hopeful that Doncic’s injury is not serious, though, and he will be re-evaluated next week once the NBA preseason begins.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / October 4

Mavericks guard injures wrist and could undergo surgery

Mavericks guard injures right wrist and could potentially undergo surgery

The Dallas Mavericks will be a touch short on the bench for the foreseeable future.

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Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 4

Key Maverick Reserve Suffers 'Serious' Injury

The Dallas Mavericks have already lost Luka Doncic for some time to a calf injury he sustained in a workout this week, and now they'll be without a key bench piece for a while.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / July 28

Mavericks' Dante Exum Nears Olympic Return After Compound Dislocation of Finger

The Dallas Mavericks are currently only represented by Dwight Powell in the Paris Olympics, as he competes with Canada. However, that could change soon, with Dante Exum nearing a return to Australia's rotation after suffering a compound dislocation of his right index finger.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hardwood Heroics / July 23

Dallas Mavericks’ Dante Exum Gets Huge Update After Suffering Injury Scare Vs. France Before the 2024 Olympics

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum has reportedly avoided a huge setback, as he is expected to be a full participant for Australia in the upcoming Paris Olympics.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 21

Mavericks’ Dante Exum suffers concerning injury in Australia-France Olympic exhibition

The last thing any team needs in the lead-up to the Olympics is an injury to one of its important players. On Sunday, during Australia’s final exhibition game in preparation for the 2024 Paris Olympics, Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum sustained a finger dislocation that immediately forced him to exit the game, according to Olgun Uluc of ESPN.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 16

Former top-five pick could follow Dante Exum blueprint

Former top-five pick could follow the Dante Exum blueprint for NBA return

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Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / March 30

Mavs’ Dante Exum Making Name For Himself All Over Again

Guard Dante Exum was a lottery pick a decade ago, then out of the league for a few years, then latched on with the Mavericks in the offseason. He has since become a regular part of the rotation on a winning team — and was even a major reason the Mavs won on Friday.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 2, 2023