OLIVIER-MAXENCE PROSPER NEWS

Garbage-time appearance 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.

Impact Prosper was rolled out during garbage time, a trend that seems unlikely to change anytime soon. As a player who is not an every-night 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.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Has team option picked up The Mavericks exercised Prosper's third-year rookie option for 2025-26, the team announced Wednesday.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to bench Monday Prosper will slide to the bench in Monday's preseason matchup against the Clippers, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Takes advantage of spot start 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.

Impact 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, meaning he shouldn't have any value in most fantasy formats regardless of how good he looks during his brief preseason cameos.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Prosper is in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Jazz, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact The Mavericks are tweaking their starting lineup for this contest, and that means mixing things up down low. Prosper will start alongside Dereck Lively in the frontcourt.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Three swipes vs. Memphis 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.

Impact Prosper got an extended look in the Mavericks' preseaon 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 he only appeared in two playoff games, both of which occurred during garbage time.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Gets garbage-time run in Game 4 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.

Impact 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.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Game 1 of Finals Prosper (ankle) is available for Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals against the Celtics on Thursday.

Impact 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.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to questionable Prosper (ankle) is questionable for Game 1 of the NBA Finals against Boston on Thursday, Mike Curtis of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Prosper has been ruled out ahead of every postseason game thus, 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 cause havoc defensively.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined for Game 5 Prosper (ankle) has been ruled out for Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals against Minnesota on Thursday.

Impact 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.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out for Game 4 Prosper (ankle) will not play in Tuesday's Game 4 against Minnesota, Grant Afseth of SI.com reports.

Impact 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.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Prosper (ankle) won't play in Sunday's matchup with the Timberwolves in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals.

Impact This will be the 14th straight game on the sidelines for Prosper, and he remains without a timetable for a return.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Game 2 Prosper (ankle) won't play in Friday's matchup with the Timberwolves in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.

Impact 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.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Prosper (ankle) is out for Wednesday's Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Timberwolves.

Impact 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.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Prosper (ankle) won't play in Saturday's Game 6 against the Thunder.

Impact 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.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Game 5 Prosper (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's Game 5 against the Thunder.

Impact Prosper will miss his tenth straight game with a sprained left ankle. HIs next chance to suit up will be Saturday.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Prosper (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's Game 4 against the Thunder.

Impact Prosper has missed nine straight games with a sprained left ankle. His next chance to play will come Wednesday.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Prosper (ankle) is out for Saturday's Game 3 against the Thunder.

Impact Prosper will miss his eighth straight contest Saturday due to a left ankle sprain. The rookie forward's absence won't impact Dallas' rotation.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Still out for Game 2 Prosper (ankle) will remain on the sidelines for Thursday's Game 2 matchup with the Thunder.

Impact Prosper has been out ever since tweaking his ankle in Game 1 of Dallas' First Round series, and considering we haven't heard any positive updates, it's safe to assume he's still not close. For now, we would consider him doubtful for Game 3 on Saturday.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out for Game 1 Prosper (ankle) won't play in Game 1 against the Thunder on Tuesday, Mike Curtis of The Detroit News reports.

Impact This will be the fifth game in a row on the shelf for Prosper, and he remains without a timetable for a return.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Prosper (ankle) won't play in Friday's Game 6 against the Clippers.

Impact 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.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Prosper (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's Game 5 against the Clippers, Mike Curtis of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Prosper will miss a third straight game due to a left ankle sprain. He played only one minute during Game 1, so his prolonged absence hasn't impacted Dallas' rotation.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Game 4 Prosper (ankle) will not play in Sunday's Game 4 versus the Clippers.

Impact Prosper will sit out for a second straight game Sunday. He's not typically in the rotation for Dallas, so there aren't many fantasy implications here.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Prosper is out for Friday's Game 3 against the Clippers due to an ankle sprain he suffered in Thursday's practice, Mike Curtis of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Prosper's absence shouldn't significantly affect Dallas' playoff rotation. The rookie forward's next chance to suit up is Game 4 on Sunday.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Prosper won't start Game 1 against the Clippers on Sunday, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Dallas resting its regulars, Prosper drew a spot start during the regular-season finale and posted 15 points (5-14 FG) and eight rebounds in 37 minutes during a loss to the Thunder. The Mavericks are at full strength to start the postseason, so the rookie isn't guaranteed playing time.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE