Dallas Mavericks Re-Sign Dante Exum on One-Year Deal

The Dallas Mavericks have re-signed veteran guard Dante Exum to a one-year contract, filling their final roster spot as they prepare for the 2025-26 NBA season. Exum, who missed much of the previous season due to a wrist injury, will share ball-handling duties with newly signed D'Angelo Russell while Kyrie Irving recovers from an ACL injury. Despite interest from at least two other contending teams, Exum chose to return to Dallas, where he has averaged around 8 points and contributed strong perimeter defense over the past two seasons. The Mavericks now have 16 fully guaranteed standard contracts and will need to make a roster move to stay under the salary cap's second apron. Exum's role is expected to be leading the second unit, providing depth behind Russell, who is likely to start during Irving's absence. This move highlights Dallas's focus on bolstering their backcourt depth amid injuries and roster changes.