READ MORE:<\/strong> Australian Test captain left 'shattered' by Pucovski concussion news<\/a><\/p>\n The former Cavalier and Jazz point guard had earned the brief contract following a stellar outing during the Olympics.<\/p>\n Exum has been plagued by injuries for much of his career having only played six games due to injury last season.<\/p>\n He was fit in time for the Tokyo Games where he played a key role for the Boomers in their historic bronze medal run<\/a>, averaging 9 points and 2.8 assists a game.<\/p>\n READ MORE:<\/strong> Legend concerned by Pucovski's technique after latest concussion<\/a><\/p>\n The Australian's form after the Olympics led to many former stars, including Andrew Bogut, calling for the point guard to be picked up by an NBA team<\/a>.<\/p>\n Basketball fans were quick to react to the news, with many left stunned at the decision.<\/p>\n https:\/\/twitter.com\/anguslivingston\/status\/1449485473068421121<\/a>https:\/\/twitter.com\/rpjward\/status\/1449477931470708742<\/a>https:\/\/twitter.com\/GottliebShow\/status\/1449477739723952134<\/a>https:\/\/twitter.com\/wojespn\/status\/1449477795105558529<\/a><\/p>\n For a daily dose of the best of the breaking news and exclusive content from Wide World of Sports, subscribe to our newsletter by<\/strong><\/em> clicking here!<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n