Mavs’ Dante Exum Nearing Return to Lineup, Still Sidelined Due to Knee Injury
Dante ExumLuka Donc was not among the participants in practice due to a right knee injury he’s continued to deal with. His injury began being labeled “soreness” during initial reports before being changed to “bursitis.” ic, who participated in the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, received an excused absence and will return from vacation in time to practice on Wednesday.
“Exum did not practice — right knee. Luka is on vacation. He’ll be back for practice tomorrow,” Mavs coach Jason Kidd said after Tuesday’s practice.
Exum has remained sidelined since January 26, when he recorded nine points and three assists in 27 minutes against the Atlanta Hawks. He could not play in the Mavs’ final 10 games before the All-Star break and is expected to be sidelined when the team faces the Suns.
Exum has averaged 9.2 points, 2.8 assists, and 2.8 rebounds in 32 games this season, shooting 57.1 percent from the floor, 47.7 percent from beyond the arc, and 72.7 percent on free throws. His career year has hit a snag due to various injuries, limiting him to only three games played since the start of January.
