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Mavericks Sideline Dante Exum With Right Knee Soreness, No Timeline Given

Dallas is taking a cautious, long-term approach that has slowed his ramp-up for the season.

Sep 29, 2025; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (0) poses for a photo during the Mavericks 2025 media day at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Coach Jason Kidd said before Saturday’s preseason game that Exum has missed two straight exhibitions and is expected to be out for an extended period without a target date.
  • The right knee soreness has limited Exum’s practice availability since the start of training camp.
  • Dallas’ guard depth is strained with Kyrie Irving still rehabbing a torn ACL and Brandon Williams managing a hamstring issue.
  • D’Angelo Russell is likely to start at point guard while Irving remains out.
  • Exum re-signed on a one-year minimum deal finalized September 1, and his status could open opportunities for Dalano Banton or Dennis Smith Jr. to push for a roster spot.