Mavericks' Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Plays 12 minutes
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Prosper had six points (2-4 FG, 2-2 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist over 12 minutes during Tuesday's 118-104 loss to the Thunder.
With P.J. Washington (illness) out of the lineup, Prosper saw a small handful of extra minutes. He's been out of the rotation for most of the season, and he's rumored to be on the trade block if the Mavericks look to upgrade their roster at the deadline.
Prosper ended Tuesday's 132-91 win over the Pelicans with three points (1-1 FG, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and one steal across four minutes.
Prosper was rolled out during garbage time, a trend that seems unlikely to change anytime soon. As a player who is not an everyday part of the rotation, Prosper is averaging just 1.8 points and 1.4 rebounds in 6.1 minutes per game. Barring multiple injuries to players ahead of him, there is no reason to think he will be used in a meaningful role this season.
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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: 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: 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: 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 sidelined
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Prosper (ankle) won't play in Friday's Game 6 against the Clippers.
Prosper's absence streak will extend to four games Friday due to a. left ankle sprain. However, the rookie forward is unlikely to be a significant factor in Dallas' playoff rotation when healthy.
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Mavericks' Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Productive off bench
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Prosper finished with 16 points (6-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 29 minutes during Friday's 107-89 loss to the Pistons.
With Luka Doncic (ankle) and Kyrie Irving (hamstring) out, Prosper received increased playing time against Detroit on Friday. The rookie forward capitalized by recording just his second game of the season with at least one block and a steal, while also scoring his second-most points in a game. Prosper should continue to receive increased opportunities against the Thunder on Sunday with Dallas' two starting guards remaining sidelined.
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Mavericks' Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Returns to NBA
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The Mavericks recalled Prosper from the G League's Texas Legends on Thursday.
Prosper will be available for Thursday's game versus the Jazz. However, the rookie forward is unlikely to receive significant playing time.
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Mavericks' Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Recalled to Dallas
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Dallas recalled Prosper from the G League's Texas Legends on Sunday.
Prosper is back with the Mavericks after he recorded 23 points, 10 rebounds, three steals, two blocks and one assist in 33 minutes Saturday in the Legends' 129-106 win over the South Bay Lakers. Though Prosper will be active for Sunday's game against the 76ers, he's unlikely to be included in head coach Jason Kidd's rotation.
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Mavericks' Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Recalled by Dallas
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The Mavericks recalled Prosper from the G League's Texas Legends on Wednesday.
Prosper was sent to the G League last week, but he'll rejoin the parent club ahead of Wednesday's game against Toronto. It seems unlikely that he'll see much playing time, even with Wednesday's matchup being the second half of a back-to-back set.
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Mavericks' Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Rejoins NBA team
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Dallas recalled Prosper from the G League's Texas Legends on Monday.
The Mavericks have a back-to-back set that begins Monday in Philadelphia, so Prosper will provide some emergency depth while Dallas has a lengthy injury report.
