Mavericks' Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Has team option picked up
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The Mavericks exercised Prosper's third-year rookie option for 2025-26, the team announced Wednesday.
Prosper was quiet in his 40 regular-season appearances as a rookie, averaging 3.0 points and 2.0 rebounds across 8.4 minutes. However, the Mavericks have opted to keep him around for another season, picking up his team option for 2025-26. Prosper will compete with Maxi Kleber and Naji Marshall for minutes off the bench this season.
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Mavericks' Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Retreats to bench Monday
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Prosper will slide to the bench in Monday's preseason matchup against the Clippers, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.
Prosper got the spot start in Thursday's loss to the Jazz, and he amassed a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds. However, the 22-year-old will slide back to the bench with P.J. Washington making his return to game action after nursing a hip injury to begin the preseason.
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Mavericks' Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Takes advantage of spot start
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Prosper delivered 10 points (3-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds and an assist across 33 minutes in Thursday's 107-102 preseason loss to the Jazz.
Prosper got the start in the frontcourt alongside Dereck Lively, and there's no question the second-year forward took advantage of the opportunity. As good as he looked alongside Lively, Prosper's path at regular minutes in the regular season is blocked. He shouldn't have any value in most fantasy formats, regardless of how good he looks during his preseason cameos.
Prosper is in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Jazz, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
The Mavericks are tweaking their starting lineup for this contest by mixing things up down low. Prosper will start alongside Dereck Lively in the frontcourt, while Naji Marshall and Daniel Gafford operate off the bench.
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Mavericks' Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Three swipes vs. Memphis
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Prosper logged 14 points (4-12 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-9 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one block over 31 minutes in Monday's 121-116 preseason loss to the Grizzlies.
Prosper got an extended look in the Mavericks' preseason opener as multiple starters sat out of Monday's contest. He was one of four reserve players to score in double digits, and his three steals were second on the team behind Jazian Gortman (four). Prosper saw inconsistent playing time during the 2023-24 regular season and appeared in only two playoff games, both of which occurred during garbage time.
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Mavericks' Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Gets garbage-time run in Game 4
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Prosper posted zero points (0-2 FG), two rebounds and one assist in five minutes Friday in the Mavericks' 122-84 win over the Celtics in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
Prosper sprained his ankle in a practice prior to Game 4 of the Mavericks' first-round series with the Clippers and had been sidelined for multiple weeks before being cleared to play ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals. He didn't see any action in either of the first three games of the series, but with Friday's contest turning into a rout by the end of the third quarter, Prosper was able to make his NBA Finals debut in garbage time.
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Mavericks' Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Available for Game 1 of Finals
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Prosper (ankle) is available for Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals against the Celtics on Thursday.
Prosper used the break between the Conference Finals and the NBA Finals to recover from his injury, and he's ready to step on the hardwood for the first time since April 21. He's logged just one minute this postseason, so he's not expected to play a prominent role in the series.
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Mavericks' Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Upgraded to questionable
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Prosper (ankle) is questionable for Game 1 of the NBA Finals against Boston on Thursday, Mike Curtis of The Detroit News reports.
Prosper has been ruled out ahead of every postseason game thus far, so his upgrade to questionable is noteworthy. While he's unlikely to play a significant role in the NBA Finals, the rookie could be another body to throw at Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, as Prosper's 6-foot-7 frame allows him to wreak havoc defensively.
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Mavericks' Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Still sidelined for Game 5
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Prosper (ankle) has been ruled out for Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals against Minnesota on Thursday.
Prosper continues to deal with an ankle injury and will be unavailable for a 16th consecutive game. It's unclear when he'll be able to return.
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Mavericks' Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Remains out for Game 4
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Prosper (ankle) will not play in Tuesday's Game 4 against Minnesota, Grant Afseth of SI.com reports.
This will be the 15th straight game on the shelf for Prosper. He's yet to be cleared to practice and remains without a timetable for a return.
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Mavericks' Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Won't play Sunday
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Prosper (ankle) won't play in Sunday's matchup with the Timberwolves in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals.
This will be the 14th straight game on the sidelines for Prosper, and he remains without a timetable for a return.
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Mavericks' Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Sitting out Game 2
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Prosper (ankle) won't play in Friday's matchup with the Timberwolves in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.
Prosper hasn't been available since Game 3 of the Mavericks' first-round series with the Clippers after spraining his left ankle in a practice leading up to that contest. The rookie first-round pick hadn't been a regular part of the rotation during the regular season, so his continued absence should go largely unnoticed.
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Mavericks' Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Another absence coming
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Prosper (ankle) is out for Wednesday's Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Timberwolves.
Prosper's absence streak will extend to 12 games Wednesday due to a left ankle sprain. There is no timetable for the rookie forward's return.
Prosper (ankle) won't play in Saturday's Game 6 against the Thunder.
Prosper has yet to suit up this postseason while dealing with a left ankle sprain. While it is unclear when the rookie forward will return to action, it seems unlikely he will receive significant playing time even when available.
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Mavericks' Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Out for Game 5
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Prosper (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's Game 5 against the Thunder.
Prosper has missed ten straight games with a sprained left ankle. His next chance to suit up will be Saturday, but even if he gets the green light, the rookie is unlikely to feature in Dallas' postseason rotation.
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Mavericks' Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Won't play Monday
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Prosper (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's Game 4 against the Thunder.
Prosper has missed nine straight games with a sprained left ankle. His next chance to play will come Wednesday.
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Mavericks' Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Another absence coming
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Prosper (ankle) is out for Saturday's Game 3 against the Thunder.
Prosper will miss his eighth straight contest Saturday due to a left ankle sprain. The rookie forward's absence won't impact Dallas' rotation.
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Mavericks' Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Still out for Game 2
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Prosper (ankle) will remain out for Thursday's Game 2 matchup with the Thunder.
Prosper has seen action in just one postseason game to date, making a one-minute cameo in garbage time of the Mavericks' Game 1 win over the Clippers in the first round. He hasn't played since due to a left ankle sprain, but the rookie wouldn't be included in head coach Jason Kidd's rotation even if he were healthy.
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Mavericks' Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Remains out for Game 1
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Prosper (ankle) won't play in Game 1 against the Thunder on Tuesday, Mike Curtis of The Detroit News reports.
This will be the fifth game in a row on the shelf for Prosper, and he remains without a timetable for a return.
