Dante Exum is making a return to the Dallas Mavericks on a one-year deal, bringing his ball-handling prowess to complement D'Angelo Russell in the backcourt. With Kyrie Irving sidelined until at least January due to a knee injury, Exum's versatility as a perimeter defender becomes increasingly valuable. He averaged 8.0 points and 2.8 assists in his time with the Mavs, although his last season was marred by injuries that limited him to just 20 games. While Exum's signing provides depth, the Mavericks will need to navigate salary cap constraints following this deal.