It’s been a mantra for the injury-riddled Dallas Mavericks since early October when they began training camp in Las Vegas without former superstar Luka Doncic and Dante Exum. No, this is not another story about how the Mavericks’ injuries have played a part in their disappointing Play-In positioning in the Western Conference standings.
LOS ANGELES — Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum exited Tuesday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers after suffering an injury scare. Exum attempted to defend a driving LeBron James at the basket, but took a big hit from the Lakers star and immediately fell to the floor.
Dallas Mavericks' Dante Exum handles the ball during an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in Dallas, Monday, March 3, 2025. (AP Photo/)
Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum handles the ball during an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in Dallas, Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/)
Dallas, Texas, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (5) dunks past Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (0) during the first half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images Mark Williams has always had the tools.
San Francisco, California, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (0) drives past Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Curry scored 30 points and the Golden State Warriors beat the Dallas Mavericks 126-102 on Sunday.
Exum (foot) has been listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Suns. Exum is one of many players in Dallas dealing with injuries, but he might still be able to play Sunday against the Suns.
Jason Kidd made a brutally honest admission when asked about the Mavericks' number one option amid all of the team's injuries.
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,
A photo of the ridiculously empty Dallas Mavericks bench during Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks has gone viral.