Mutual interest! Will the Mavericks sign this Australian backcourt player this summer?

Although there are some rumors that Dante Exum, a veteran backcourt player of the Dallas Mavericks, has become the focus of Turkish league powerhouse Fenerbahce, according to The Stein Line reporter Marc Stein, Exum still hopes that he can continue to stay in the NBA in the 2025-26 season. Stein also said there was a mutual interest between Exam and the Mavericks. After the Mavericks played for two seasons, both sides were satisfied with each other's cooperation and the two sides would also strive to promote a new contract.

In the NBA regular season this season, Exam played 20 games in total due to injuries in 82 games, averaging 18.6 minutes per game, averaging 8.7 points, 1.7 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 0.6 steals and 0.2 blocks, and 1.1 turnovers and 1.7 fouls, shooting percentage of 47.8%, three-point shooting percentage of 43.4%, and free throw shooting percentage of 74.2%. In the first round of the playoffs, the team defeated the Sacramento Kings, Exam played 18 minutes and 59 seconds in the game, made 4 of 4 shots, 1 of 1 from outside the three-point line, 2 of 2 free throws, scored 11 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists and 1 steal, and 1 turnover and 1 foul. In the second round of the playoffs against the Memphis Grizzlies, Exam played 12 minutes and 52 seconds in the game, made 1 of 3 shots and 1 of 3 from outside the three-point line, scored 3 points, 2 rebounds and 1 steal, and had 2 mistakes.

Exham missed a large number of games this season due to injuries. Although his condition has not been stable after his comeback, he can indeed show some characteristics at some times. Exam has very good offensive efficiency and external shooting stability. He also has certain characteristics in passing and organizing offense. He can also play a relatively outstanding role in the offensive end and is a player with very comprehensive abilities. In addition, Exam's performance on the defensive end is also considered to be moderate and can play a certain role.

But the problem is that Exam's injury risks are indeed too serious. Except for his rookie season, Exam has not made more than 70 appearances in other seasons, and has not made more than 55 appearances in the season since the 2017-18 season. He missed a large number of games due to injury this season, which makes people doubt his health. Although Exam can play some role on the court, signing him has a high possibility that the team will lose one player for a long time during the season. The Mavericks' goal next season is of course to launch an attack on the championship. Will Exam continue to stay in the team in this situation?