Dallas Mavericks re-sign Dante Exum as Dinwiddie joins Charlotte

The Dallas Mavericks have re-signed guard Dante Exum to a one-year deal, addressing the need for guard depth as Kyrie Irving is expected to miss a significant portion of the 2025-26 season. Exum, who has been a valuable rotational player for Dallas when healthy, provides strong defense, playmaking, and experience, complementing new addition D'Angelo Russell in the backcourt. Despite interest from European teams like Fenerbahçe, Exum preferred to remain in the NBA and with the Mavericks. The team currently has 16 players on its roster and faces a hard salary cap, prompting speculation that Dallas may trade young wing Olivier-Maxence Prosper or other players such as Jaden Hardy or Dwight Powell to create cap space. Exum’s return is seen as a solid move that enhances the Mavericks' guard rotation while the organization navigates offseason roster adjustments. Spencer Dinwiddie, who played the most games for Dallas last season, has departed for the Charlotte Hornets, opening further opportunities in the Mavericks' backcourt.