It appears that Kyrie Irving and Jaden Hardy weren’t the only members of the Dallas Mavericks to suffer injuries in Monday’s loss to the Sacramento Kings. Veteran guard Dante Exum was ruled out of Wednesday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks because of a left foot contusion.

It’s been a mantra for the injury-riddled Dallas Mavericks since early October when they began training camp in Las Vegas without former superstar Luka Doncic and Dante Exum. No, this is not another story about how the Mavericks’ injuries have played a part in their disappointing Play-In positioning in the Western Conference standings.

LOS ANGELES — Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum exited Tuesday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers after suffering an injury scare. Exum attempted to defend a driving LeBron James at the basket, but took a big hit from the Lakers star and immediately fell to the floor.

Dallas Mavericks' Dante Exum handles the ball during an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in Dallas, Monday, March 3, 2025. (AP Photo/)

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum handles the ball during an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in Dallas, Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/)

Dallas, Texas, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (5) dunks past Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (0) during the first half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images Mark Williams has always had the tools.

Brandon Williams will get the starting nod Sunday.

Set to play against Memphis

Exum returned to the Mavericks bench Sunday after starting the last two contests, giving Dallas a boost on the second unit by leading all bench players in scoring and threes made in a losing effort. Exum has reached double figures in scoring in six contests,

Exum played 22 minutes on Monday, but struggled alongside the rest of the Mavericks’ starters with a 2-of-10 shooting night. Wednesday marks Exum’s 50th missed game of the season, most notably the first 48 games after recovering from right wrist surgery.

Brandon Williams will get the starting nod Sunday.

The Mavericks will be shorthanded for Wednesday’s rematch against the Bucks and could play with as few as eight players: Spencer Dinwiddie, Max Christie, Klay Thompson, Kessler Edwards, Dwight Powell, Naji Marshall, Olivier-Maxence Prosper, and Brandon Williams.