US EditionDallas Mavericks Waive Former First-Round Draft Pick
The Mavericks freed a roster spot and created $3.5 million under the salary cap by waiving Olivier Maxence-Prosper to re-sign veteran point guard Dante Exum amid Kyrie Irving's injury.
- The Dallas Mavericks waived Olivier-Maxence Prosper on Friday, August 29, 2025, using the waive-and-stretch provision, per ESPN's Shams Charania, creating a roster opening they quickly filled.
- With a full 15-man roster, the Dallas Mavericks faced a surplus of forwards behind Cooper Flagg, Anthony Davis and P.J. Washington, while Kyrie Irving's ACL absence heightened backcourt depth needs.
- Financially, Prosper was set to make $3,007,080 during 2025-26, but stretching his pay results in roughly $1,002,360 annual cap hits over three years and declines a $5.3MM team option for 26/27.
- Prosper will become an unrestricted free agent ahead of the 2025-26 season after playing 92 games with Dallas, averaging about 10 minutes per game in a limited role.
- Observers note that while the move eases short-term pressure, the stretch puts Dallas roughly $3.6 million under the second tax apron, potentially limiting future trade and financial flexibility.
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Mavericks Waive-And-Stretch Olivier-Maxence Prosper To Re-Sign Dante Exum
The Dallas Mavericks have decided to waive-and-stretch former 2023 first-round pick Olivier-Maxence Prosper to create a roster spot for Dante Exum and save salary cap space under the second apron. Mavericks To Carry Dead Cap Hit For Olivier-Maxence Prosper By using the waive-and-stretch provision, Prosper’s remaining salary for the upcoming season was spread out over […] The post Mavericks Waive-And-Stretch Olivier-Maxence Prosper To Re-Sign Dan…
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