The Dallas Mavericks have suffered another injury blow, with backup guard Dante Exum set for a stint out after sustaining a ‘serious’ injury in training camp.
The 29-year-old’s injury was announced by Shams Charania of The Athletic, with Exum set to miss the first three months of the season, another setback for the Australian who has had an injury plagued career to date.
It is also a source of frustration to Jason Kidd and the Mavericks, who also have superstar Luka Doncic suffering from injury issues ahead of the season.
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What is Dante Exum’s injury?
Dante Exum is said to have suffered a serious wrist injury during the Dallas Mavericks’ preseason training camp.
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
It is not known exactly how Exum sustained the injury.
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How long will Dante Exum be out?
Exum is set to miss three months with the injury, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
This means fans will not get to see the Australian on the court until early 2025, a blow not only for Exum but for Dallas’ title hopes, as they seek to return to the NBA finals for a second-straight year