Dallas Mavericks

Dante Exum

DAL

Active

Diagnosed with hand fracture

Exum suffered his injury during Friday's game against the Rockets and will likely miss the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign. With Dallas currently sitting in 10th place in the Western Conference, the Mavericks will need to go on a deep run in the playoffs without Kyrie Irving (knee) and potentially Anthony Davis (adductor) in order to give Exum a chance of returning to action.

Mar 15, 14:27

Kessler Edwards

DAL

Active

Swats away career-high four shots

The Mavericks were shorthanded in the frontcourt once again Friday, allowing Edwards to pick up his fifth consecutive start at center. He's produced well during that five-game stretch with averages of 14.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.8 three-pointers, 1.6 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.0 steals in 31.6 minutes per contest, but Edwards' run of fantasy value will soon come to an end. A two-way player, Edwards has been active for 47 of the Mavericks' games this season, so he'll be able to suit up for just three of the team's remaining 14 contests. The imminent returns of P.J. Washington (ankle) and Kai Jones (quadricep) may also result in Edwards losing out on playing time over his final three appearances of the season.

Mar 15, 10:23

Dante Exum

DAL

Active

Likely done for season

Kidd's comments indicate that Exum will most likely require surgery to address the injury, which he sustained in the second quarter of Friday's contest. Exum didn't make his 2024-25 debut until Jan. 31 after he fractured his right wrist in training camp and required surgery. The 29-year-old guard appeared in 18 games (12 starts) for Dallas this season, averaging 9.1 points, 2.8 assists, 1.7 rebounds and 1.2 three-pointers in 19.1 minutes per contest while shooting 48 percent from the field. He's scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent this summer.

Mar 15, 10:09

Brandon Williams

DAL

Active

Team-high 25 points off bench

Williams fought through a hamstring injury to lead the Mavericks in scoring off the bench Friday. Over his last five outings, Williams is averaging 20.4 points, 5.4 assists, 4.4 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 1.8 three-pointers in 29.2 minutes. With Dante Exum (hand) out indefinitely and Kyrie Irving (knee) already sidelined for the rest of the season, Williams is primed for additional playmaking duties going forward.

Mar 15, 00:53

Spencer Dinwiddie

DAL

Active

Starts second half in loss

Following the departure of Dante Exum with a fractured hand Friday, Dinwiddie started the second half and submitted his 10th game of the season with at least 20 points. With Exum out indefinitely and Kyrie Irving (knee) already done for the year, it may not be long before Dinwiddie gets back into the starting lineup. Dinwiddie has averaged 10.5 points, 3.9 assists, 2.6 rebounds, 0.7 steals and 1.3 three-pointers in 28.1 minutes across 12 games since the All-Star break.

Mar 15, 00:51