BREAKING: Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum will miss the entire 2023-2024 season due to complications with his right knee, which will require additional surgery, the team announced on Thursday. This comes as a significant blow to the Mavericks, who had just re-signed Exum to a $3.3 million deal this offseason.
Exum, who has struggled with injuries throughout his career, was never cleared to practice following a prior knee surgery in the summer. He averaged 8.0 points and 2.8 assists in 75 games over the past two seasons with Dallas, making his absence even more impactful for the team’s depth.
The Mavericks now face a challenging situation as they will need to waive Exum to create an open roster spot. Compounding the urgency, they are unable to sign a replacement player until January 6 due to being hard capped at the second apron of the salary cap, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks.
This injury is just another chapter in Exum’s tumultuous career, characterized by setbacks and missed opportunities. Fans and teammates alike feel the weight of this news, knowing how dedicated Exum has been in his recovery efforts.
As the Mavericks navigate this unexpected hurdle, all eyes will be on the team’s next moves and how they will adapt to the loss of Exum. Stay tuned for further updates as the situation develops.