Exum returned to the NBA for the 2023-24 season following two years playing in Europe. Initially taken with the fifth pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, Exum battled numerous injuries, eventually forcing him to put his NBA dream on hold. Following a successful stint in Europe, Exum was able to get his body in shape, allowing him to transition back into the NBA. The Mavericks took a chance on him and he repaid them handsomely, putting together arguably the best season of his career. He finished with averages of 7.8 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.0 three-pointers in 19.8 minutes per game, shooting 53.3 percent from the floor and 77.9 percent from the line. Coming into the 2024-25 season, Exum should be able to hold onto a spot in the rotation. However, the addition of Klay Thompson and Quentin Grimes and the continued rise of Jaden Hardy could prove to be stumbling blocks. Exum is unlikely to be productive enough to have value in standard leagues but could have some limited value in deeper formats when healthy. He's expected to miss the first few months of the season after undergoing wrist surgery during training camp.
