New Report on Mavericks Player Needing Surgery Before Grizzlies Game

A recent report indicates a Dallas Mavericks player will be needing surgery ahead of Memphis Grizzlies contest

Jan 6, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) drives to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (14) defends during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images | Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

The Dallas Mavericks shocked the NBA world in February, agreeing to deal away All-NBA star Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in a deal for Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a first-round pick. While the deal was viewed as lopsided in favor of the Lakers at first, it has only gotten worse for the Mavericks.

Since acquiring Doncic, the Lakers have moved up to the second seed in the Western Conference, with Doncic averaging 28.6 points and 9.2 rebounds over his last five games. The Mavericks, on the other hand, have been struck with the injury bug, as ahead of their contest versus the Memphis Grizzlies, they received news of another player being ruled out for the season.

Another injury blow to Dallas: Mavericks forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper has a serious right wrist injury and is expected to require season-ending surgery, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/cVpBMtYjoJ

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 7, 2025

Dallas' 2023 first-round pick Olivier-Maxence Prosper will undergo season-ending surgery to address a right wrist injury, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. In a further update, Charania shared that the injury is specific to ligament damage in his wrist.

Prosper had begun to see an uptick in his usage with the Mavericks over the last 24 games, averaging 16.3 minutes per night and scoring 5.9 points. The former Marquette star will now join a long list of fellow Mavericks who find themselves on the injury report.

Feb 13, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper (8) shoots during the first half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

As for Friday's contest between the Grizzlies and Mavericks, tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. EST as both Dallas and Memphis enter on losing streaks.

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