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The Dallas Mavericks recently waived 2023 first-round pick Olivier-Maxence Prosper to make room to re-sign Dante Exum, giving them some much-needed backcourt help.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 4

Did the Nets Make a Mistake Letting Olivier-Maxence Prosper Join Memphis?

A rumored Brooklyn Nets target has been scooped up by an out of conference foe. Despite chatter suggesting the Nets could look into the possibility of acquiring Olivier-Maxence Prosper via some sort of salary dump deal, the former Marquette star is headed to the Memphis Grizzlies, per ESPN's Shams Charania.

Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 4

Why Grizzlies are taking 2-way gamble on 2023 first-round pick

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Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 4

Mavericks lose promising forward to Grizzlies, here’s why it's not a surprise

The Dallas Mavericks are returning the majority of their roster from last season. The franchise did make a couple of new additions after selecting Cooper Flagg with the No.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / September 4

Olivier-Maxence Prosper set to join Grizzlies on two-way deal

Former Mavericks forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper has found his next stop. The 23-year-old is expected to sign a two-way contract with the Grizzlies, per agents Todd Ramasar and Mike Simonetta via ESPN’s Shams Charania.

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NBA News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / September 4

Grizzlies Sign Recent 23-Year-Old Dallas Mavericks Forward

After an underwhelming first-round playoff exit at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Memphis Grizzlies have gone into the 2025 NBA offseason looking to change things up.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 2

Mavericks officially re-sign guard after Olivier-Maxence Prosper move

The Dallas Mavericks have officially re-signed guard Dante Exum, the team announced Tuesday. Exum and the Mavs initially agreed to a one-year contract in early July.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 31

Has Olivier-Maxence Prosper Cleared Waivers? An Update on the Potential Nets Target

As of 5 p.m. EST today, former Dallas Mavericks forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper has officially cleared waivers. On Friday, Dallas opted to use the waive-and-stretch technique on Prosper, paving way for Dante Exum to officially sign his new contract, taking the former first-round pick's roster spot following his departure.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / August 31

Utah Jazz Should Sign Recently Cut Mavericks Forward

Ahead of the extended Labor Day weekend, the NBA saw a surprising former first-round pick hit the open market as one of the league's more surprising cuts of this offseason.

Dallas Mavericks News / Sporting News / August 31

Mavericks waive 2023 first-round pick to trim roster

The Dallas Mavericks waived former first-round pick Olivier-Maxence Prosper over the weekend. They are trying to trim their roster and avoid financial problems.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / August 30

Mavericks waive Olivier-Maxence Prosper, use stretch provision on contract

The Mavericks are moving on from Olivier-Maxence Prosper. Dallas will waive the second-year forward and use the stretch provision on his $3 million cap hit, according to multiple reports.

Dallas Mavericks News / Field Level Media / August 29

Mavericks waive former first-rounder Olivier Maxence-Prosper

Though the NBA off season has been going on for multiple months now, the roster gymnastics aren't quite finished yet for every team. The Dallas Mavericks let go of Olivier Maxence-Prosper -- their 2023 first round pick -- by using the waive-and-stretch provision in his contract Thursday afternoon, according to ESPN.

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Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / August 29

Mavericks to waive, stretch former first-rounder

The Dallas Mavericks are waiving former first-round pick Olivier-Maxence Prosper and using the stretch provision on his $3M cap hit.

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NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 29

Could the Nets Take a Flier on Prosper in a Potential Mavericks Salary Dump?

Olivier-Maxence Prosper was once a star at Marquette, but in two seasons with the Dallas Mavericks, he hasn't received the opportunities needed to reach his professional potential.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 27

Should the Brooklyn Nets Target This Intriguing Young Player?

As a team that is not expected to compete for a championship this season, the Brooklyn Nets could afford to take a risk on a player or two. While trading some of the franchise’s future centerpieces wouldn’t be the best idea, it might be time to evaluate who is the best fit on the roster moving forward as the team continues to rebuild.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 27

West Notes: Mavericks, Olivier-Maxence Prosper, trade rumors, Timberwolves, Nikola Jokic

The Mavericks are still trying to make good on their July agreement to bring back free agent guard Dante Exum. And according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, Dallas has intensified efforts to open cap space below the dreaded second-apron hard cap, with trade talks centering on forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper.