Dallas Mavericks Face Severe Roster Challenges as Dante Exum Suffers Season-Ending Injury

The team is grappling with a depleted roster, mounting injuries, and uncertainty about how to field a competitive lineup.

Guard Dante Exum has been ruled out indefinitely after suffering a broken bone in his left hand during a game against the Houston Rockets.
Exum's injury marks his second major setback this season, following a wrist injury sustained during training camp that sidelined him for months.
The Mavericks are struggling with a severely depleted roster, with several key players, including Kyrie Irving and Olivier-Maxence Prosper, already out for the season.
Coach Jason Kidd expressed deep frustration over the injury crisis, noting the challenges of maintaining a functional rotation with limited available players.
The team is nearing the NBA's minimum roster requirement, raising concerns about their ability to continue competing without further reinforcements or player recoveries.