On September 6th , according to Shams Charania, the Memphis Grizzlies continued to strengthen their roster during the offseason and officially signed 23-year-old former Mavericks forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper to a two-way contract. The 2023 first-round pick was waived by Dallas last week and will now usher in a new chapter in his career in Memphis.

The Grizzlies have been making moves this summer, first completing a major trade for Desmond Bane , then acquiring Sixth Man of the Year candidate Ty Jerome , and now signing Prosper, further rounding out their 18- man roster for the new season. It's reported that Prosper had attracted interest from multiple teams before being waived, but ultimately chose to join the Grizzlies for his third NBA season.

Prosper stands 6'2" with a long wingspan and defensive potential. He was selected by the Mavericks with the 24th pick in the 2023 draft and spent the past two seasons with Dallas. In the 2024-25 season, he played in 52 games for the team , including four starts, averaging 3.9 points, 2.4 rebounds, 0.8 assists, and 0.5 steals in 11.2 minutes per game. While his statistics weren't impressive, his athleticism and defensive tools were recognized by the coaching staff.

Considering the two-way contract, Prosper is expected to spend most of the new season with the Memphis Stampede, the Grizzlies' G League affiliate, which will also give him more playing time and room to grow. For the Grizzlies, this is a low-risk, potentially high-reward signing.

As a young Canadian forward, Prosper still has room for improvement. If the Grizzlies patiently develop him, he has the potential to gradually develop into a reliable cog in the bench. For Memphis, which is aiming to rebuild its roster depth, this signing is undoubtedly another solid step forward.