Kleber will come off the bench during Sunday's game against the Thunder, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Kleber started the last two games as a result of P.J. Washington's absence due to knee injury, but he will shift back to a bench role Sunday. Kleber holds averages of 2.5 points and 2.3 rebounds in 15.0 minutes per game across four appearances this season.
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Mavericks' Maxi Kleber: Gets 17 minutes in start
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Kleber (hamstring) started at power forward and produced three points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT) in 17 minutes in Thursday's 115-113 loss to the Jazz.
Kleber had missed seven straight games with a hamstring strain before being cleared for action last Sunday. He hadn't gotten off the bench in either of the Mavericks' previous two contests in coach's decisions, but Kleber entered the starting five Thursday while Naji Marshall moved back to the bench after starting in the prior four contests. Marshall still saw significantly more playing time (34 minutes) than Kleber, who could find himself back outside of the rotation when P.J. Washington (knee) and/or Kyrie Irving (shoulder) are available again after both sat out Thursday.
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Mavericks' Maxi Kleber: Receives spot start vs. Jazz
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Kleber will enter the starting lineup in Thursday's game against the Jazz, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Despite Naji Marshall filling in as the starting power forward in P.J. Washington's (knee) absence thus far, Kleber will get the spot start Thursday and play for the first time since Oct. 26. The big man has appeared in only two regular-season games this year due mainly to a right hamstring strain, and he averaged 2.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists across 15.5 minutes per game.
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Mavericks' Maxi Kleber: Will play Sunday
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Kleber (hamstring) will play during Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Kleber was deemed doubtful ahead of Sunday's contest, but he will shed his injury designation and suit up. Kleber could find himself in a significant role due to Dereck Lively (shoulder) and P.J. Washington (knee) being out of the lineup.
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Mavericks' Maxi Kleber: Deemed doubtful for Sunday
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Kleber (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game versus the Nuggets, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Kleber is expected to remain sidelined for his eighth straight contest due to a strained right hamstring. With P.J. Washington (knee) and Dereck Lively (shoulder) also doubtful, Naji Marshall and Dwight Powell should receive increased playing time in Dallas' frontcourt.
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Mavericks' Maxi Kleber: Ruled out vs. Suns on Friday
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Kleber (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Suns.
Kleber will miss his seventh consecutive game due to a right hamstring strain. The big man was deemed doubtful before being ruled out, and his next chance to suit up will come Sunday versus Denver. With P.J. Washington also ruled out, Naji Marshall and Olivier-Maxence Prosper are both candidates for an uptick in playing time.
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Mavericks' Maxi Kleber: Upgraded to doubtful for Friday
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Kleber (hamstring) has been upgraded to doubtful for Friday's contest against Phoenix, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Kleber has not played since Oct. 26 due to his hamstring injury, but being upgraded to doubtful is an encouraging sign that he may make his return soon. With P.J. Washington (knee) also out, Naji Marshall and Olivier-Maxence Prosper will see extended playing time until one of Kleber or Washington returns.
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Mavericks' Maxi Kleber: Remains out Wednesday
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Kleber (hamstring) is out for Wednesday's game against Chicago.
Kleber played off the bench in the first two games of the season and hasn't been able to step on the hardwood since. The big man doesn't have a clear timetable for his return.
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Mavericks' Maxi Kleber: Out again Monday
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Kleber (hamstring) will not play Monday against the Pacers.
Kleber will be sidelined for his fifth straight contest, and it's unclear when he'll return. His next chance comes Wednesday against the Bulls.
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Mavericks' Maxi Kleber: Remains out for Sunday
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Kleber (hamstring) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Magic.
Kleber will miss his fourth straight contest Sunday due to a right hamstring strain. His next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Indiana.
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Mavericks' Maxi Kleber: Timeline for return remains unclear
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Head coach Jason Kidd stated Kleber (hamstring) is doing well in his recovery but wouldn't speak on whether the center would return during the team's current homestand, Noah Weber of The Smoking Cuban reports.
The Mavs have four more games after Thursday on the current homestand, so the fact that Kidd is unwilling to commit to a return during that time likely means Kleber will miss at least a few more contests. Dereck Lively and Dwight Powell should handle the majority of the backup center minutes until Kleber returns.
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Mavericks' Maxi Kleber: Won't play Thursday
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Kleber (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Houston.
Kleber will be sidelined for a third consecutive game due to a right hamstring strain. Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively will continue starring at the center position, although Kleber's ongoing absence removes the element of long-distance shooting from the Mavericks' center position.
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Mavericks' Maxi Kleber: Won't travel for Tuesday's game
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Coach Jason Kidd said Monday that Kleber (hamstring) will not travel with the team for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Kleber is dealing with a right hamstring injury that will hold him out of both Monday and Tuesday's games. However, Kidd said the injury is not expected to be a long-term setback for the big man. The 32-year-old's next opportunity to feature will come Thursday against the Rockets in Dallas.
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Mavericks' Maxi Kleber: Downgraded to out
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Kleber (hamstring) will not play Monday against the Jazz, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
This isn't a surprise after Kleber was absent from the morning shootaround. It remains to be seen if Kleber will be available Tuesday against the Timberwolves. Naji Marshall is a candidate to see more minutes with Kleber sidelined against Utah.
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Mavericks' Maxi Kleber: Unable to practice
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Kleber (hamstring) was not present at Monday's morning shootaround, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Kleber left Saturday's loss to the Suns due to a right hamstring injury, and based on this latest update, he could be set to miss his first game of the campaign. If Kleber is held out, Naji Marshall could potentially soak up a handful of minutes.
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Mavericks' Maxi Kleber: Iffy for Monday
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Kleber (hamstring) is questionable for Monday's game against the Jazz.
Kleber left Saturday's loss to the Suns due to a right hamstring injury and may miss his first game of the season Monday. If he's downgraded to out, Naji Marshall is a candidate for increased minutes, while Olivier-Maxence Prosper or Dwight Powell could enter the rotation as well.
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Mavericks' Maxi Kleber: Won't return Saturday
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Kleber won't return to Saturday's game against the Suns due to a right hamstring injury, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.
Kleber posted two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two assists and one rebound in 16 minutes prior to departing. Though the 32-year-old remains part of Dallas' rotation to open the 2024-25 season, he'll likely have a tough time surpassing 20 minutes in most games while all of Daniel Gafford, Dereck Lively and P.J. Washington are available in the frontcourt. Kleber can be viewed as day-to-day heading into Monday's game against the Jazz.
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Mavericks' Maxi Kleber: Cleared to play
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Kleber (ankle) has been cleared to play in Thursday's game against the Spurs, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Kleber is no longer appearing on the injury report after sitting out the entire preseason. He's been able to practice since Oct. 18, but it's unclear if he'll face any restrictions on Opening Night.
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Mavericks' Maxi Kleber: Remains out Thursday
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Kleber (ankle) won't play in Thursday's preseason game versus the Bucks, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Kleber has yet to suit up this preseason while dealing with a sprained ankle. His next chance to suit up will be Dallas' regular-season opener against San Antonio on Oct. 24.
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Mavericks' Maxi Kleber: Out again Monday
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Kleber (ankle) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Clippers.
Kleber won't make his preseason debut Monday night due to an ankle sprain. His last chance to suit up for an exhibition will arrive Thursday against the Bucks. The team is still unsure of Kleber's timeline for a return, but head coach Jason Kidd is hopeful the big man will be ready for the opener, per Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast.
