The Mavericks waived Olivier-Maxence Prosper via stretch provision, freeing a roster spot to potentially re-sign Dante Exum. Prosper, the 24th pick in 2023, played 52 games last season and averaged around 3.9 points and 2.4 rebounds, but his wrist surgery this offseason and limited upside leave him as an incoming free agent in 2025-26. Exum returns on a one-year minimum, aided by Dallas’ cap maneuvering to stay under the second apron and pursue short-term guard depth.

This move signals Dallas prioritizes immediate flexibility over long-term draft compensation, using stretch provisions to keep Exum in the fold while giving Prosper a new path elsewhere. The club now has a clear lane to optimize rotation depth and monitor Prosper’s market value as he recovers, with Exum’s fit and health being the central storyline for the guard group this season.