The Australian Boomers got their Olympic Games campaign off to a winning start against Spain, but they did so without Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum.
Exum was not active for the opener after suffering a dislocated finger in the Boomers' final exhibition game against France ahead of the Olympics.
With the Aussies sitting at the top of Group A, Tuesday night's clash against Canada could end up deciding the group winner, but will Exum be available for the game?
The Sporting News has you covered with the latest updates on his injury status below.
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What is Dante Exum's injury?
Exum suffered a compound dislocation of his right index finger in the second quarter of the game against France, pulling up on a drive to the basket.
He immediately checked himself out of the game and headed straight for the locker room.
Exum has been walking wounded in the lead-up to the Games, sending a scare through the Boomers' camp in their previous game against Puerto Rico after he was assisted off the court following a hard fall.
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How long will Dante Exum be out?
After missing Australia's tournament-opening victory against Spain, there is optimism that Dante Exum could make his return to the court against Canada, with head coach Brian Goorjian telling ESPN's Kane Pitman, Exum "took a big step" towards returning at practice.
"He shot the ball, bounced the ball, no problem with it...we’re hoping for him to play against Canada,” Goorjian said.
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Australian Boomers Olympic schedule - Group A
The Boomers face a tough test in the 'group of death' coming up against Spain, Canada, and Greece.
| Date | Opponent | Time (AEST)/Result | Location | TV Channel |
| July 27 | Spain | Australia 92, Spain 80 | Pierre Mauroy Stadium | Nine/Stan Sport |
| July 30 | Canada | 9:30 p.m. | Pierre Mauroy Stadium | Nine/Stan Sport |
| August 2 | Greece | 9:30 p.m. | Pierre Mauroy Stadium | Nine/Stan Sport |
2024 Men's Olympic basketball Gold medal odds
| Team | Odds |
| USA | $1.15 |
| Canada | $12 |
| Serbia | $15 |
| France | $15 |
| Germany | $17 |
| Greece | $34 |
| Australia | $34 |
| Spain | $51 |
| Brazil | $101 |
| South Sudan | $151 |
| Puerto Rico | $201 |
| Japan | $251 |
Australia Olympic men's basketball roster 2024
| Name | Position | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Dyson Daniels | G | Atlanta Hawks |
| Matt Dellavedova | PG | Melbourne United (AUS) |
| Dante Exum | G/F | Dallas Mavericks |
| Josh Giddey | PG | Chicago Bulls |
| Josh Green | G/F | Charlotte Hornets |
| Joe Ingles | SF | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| Nick Kay | PF | Shimane Susanoo Magic (JPN) |
| Jock Landale | C | Houston Rockets |
| Will Magnay | C | Tasmania JackJumpers (AUS) |
| Jack McVeigh | SF | Houston Rockets |
| Patty Mills | SG | Miami Heat |
| Duop Reath | PF | Portland Trail Blazers |