Dante Exum's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (heel) could make his return to action on Wednesday against the Phoenix Suns. The 28-year-old has been sidelined for the past six games with a right plantar sprain, but he participated fully in the team's latest practice, indicating a potential comeback. Upon his return, Josh Green may see a reduction in minutes, given Exum's solid performances this season. Exum is currently averaging 9.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 20 minutes per game during this season.

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (heel) remains out for Monday's home battle with the Boston Celtics. Exum has been nursing a plantar sprain in his right heel since Jan. 3, but he reportedly practiced fully in Sunday's session, so he would appear to have a decent chance of ending a nine-game absence when Dallas hosts the Phoenix Suns for a matchup between two Western Conference contenders on Wednesday. After falling out of the Association and participating in play overseas for two years, the former No. 5 overall pick was playing the best ball of his NBA career before going down. Averaging 9.3 points on 57.5% field-goal shooting, 2.9 assists, and 0.9 three-pointers on 45.2% shooting from deep in 19.5 minutes across 30 games, Exum is worthy of a fantasy stash in deeper settings. With Seth Curry (ankle) out on Monday, Jaden Hardy and Josh Green have clearer paths to playing time.

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (foot) remains out on Saturday against the Pelicans. The 28-year-old will now miss his sixth consecutive contest because of a right plantar sprain, which is unfortunate, considering he's averaged 14.5 points, 4.4 assists, and 3.6 rebounds this season. With Luka Doncic (ankle) also sidelined and Josh Green (illness) questionable, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Kyrie Irving could lead the way offensively, with the duo combining for 66 points in Thursday's meeting with the New York Knicks. Derrick Jones Jr., Grant Williams, and Jaden Hardy should also get more scoring opportunities, although none can be trusted for consistent fantasy production.

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (heel) will miss a fifth consecutive game Thursday versus the Knicks. The 28-year-old is trying to overcome a right plantar strain. Exum had an impressive spell in the team before getting hurt. He has averaged 14.5 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 4.4 assists as a starter this season. Josh Green has stepped into the starting five in Exum's absence, but he hasn't been a reliable source for consistent fantasy value, and Green even went scoreless in 23 minutes against Memphis on Tuesday.

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (ankle) and guard Dante Exum (foot) have both been ruled out for their Tuesday night game against the Memphis Grizzlies. This is going to be Lively's third consecutive game missed and it's Exum's fourth. They're both still dealing with sprains but Lively's is his ankle while Exum is dealing with a right Plantar sprain. The bigger blow to the team is Lively while the rest of the big men seem to be a revolving door. As they both remain out, Dwight Powell and Josh Green should both receive more opportunities in the starting lineup. Green has the better potential, so fantasy managers can look towards him for streaming options.