MAXI KLEBER NEWS

Reverts to second unit Tuesday Kleber is coming off the bench in Tuesday's game against the Lakers.

Impact The Mavericks will opt to deploy a smaller starting lineup Tuesday after going with a big first unit against Memphis' towering frontcort Monday. Spencer Dinwiddie will take Kleber's spot in the first unit against the Lakers. Over 20 games as a reserve in 2024-25, Kleber has averaged 3.1 rebounds, 2.5 points and 0.8 assists in 18.9 minutes, so he's not worthy of much fantasy attention.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Will start Monday Kleber will start in Monday's game against the Grizzlies, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact Kleber and Naji Marshall will supplant Spencer Dinwiddie and Quentin Grimes in the starting five Monday, as the Mavericks will go without a traditional point guard in the first unit. Kleber has started in three games thus far, during which he has averaged 1.7 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists across 20.7 minutes per contest.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play against Cleveland Kleber (oblique) has been cleared to play against the Cavaliers, Grant Afseth of Sportskeeda.

Impact Kleber is available to help the Mavericks on Friday as the team takes on the Cavaliers in Dallas. He has had some rough performances lately, scoring only five points combined over the last three games after dropping 15 points against the Suns last Saturday.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Friday Kleber is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact Kleber is in jeopardy of missing his first game in over two weeks due to the oblique injury. If the big man is sidelined, Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Dwight Powell are candidates for a slight bump in minutes.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Kleber is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact The Mavericks will be without Dereck Lively (hip), P.J. Washington (suspension) and Naji Marshall (suspension), so the lack of depth in the frontcourt will translate to Kleber getting the start. Kleber will be making his first start since Nov. 16.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high 15 points Friday Kleber posted 15 points (5-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal in 26 minutes off the bench during Friday's 98-89 win over the Suns.

Impact With Dereck Lively (hip) unavailable, Kleber stepped into a bigger role and delivered a season scoring high while tying his season high in rebounds. The veteran center had managed just nine total points in his prior four contests however, and with Lively not expected to be sidelined for long, Kleber's surge of fantasy relevance is likely to be brief.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kyrie Irving scores 20, Mavs win first game after Doncic's injury by beating the Suns 98-89

Kyrie Irving scored 20 points, Daniel Gafford added 16 and the Dallas Mavericks won their first game since star Luka Doncic was injured, beating the Phoenix Suns 98-89

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Limited production in light minutes Kleber (rib) tallied zero points (0-1 FG) and two rebounds in 13 minutes in Thursday's 118-95 loss to the Clippers.

Impact Kleber had missed the Mavericks' previous three games with a fractured rib and an illness, but he was given the green light to play Thursday after putting in a full practice earlier this week. The 32-year-old has logged fewer than 20 minutes in each of his last three appearances and will likely struggle to see meaningful playing time so long as Dereck Lively, Daniel Gafford and PJ Washington are all available in the frontcourt.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Kleber (rib) isn't listed on the Mavericks' injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the Clippers.

Impact Kleber had missed three straight games due to an illness and a fractured rib, but he's been given the green light to suit up after practicing Tuesday. Kleber is averaging 1.7 points and 3.0 rebounds across 17.0 minutes per game this season.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dallas hosts Los Angeles after Doncic's 45-point performance

Dallas hosts the Los Angeles Clippers after Luka Doncic scored 45 points in the Dallas Mavericks' 143-133 victory over the Golden State Warriors

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes part in practice Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd said that Kleber (rib) practiced Tuesday, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Kleber has missed the Mavericks' last three games, with his absence initially attributed to his absence before Dallas also listed him with a fractured rib as of Saturday. However, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com noted that Kleber took part in conditioning work Sunday before he was involved in practice Tuesday, so perhaps his rib injury isn't as significant as it sounds. The extent of Kleber's participation in practice Tuesday isn't known, and if he ended up being limited, he could still remain out for Dallas' next game Thursday versus the Clippers.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers fractured rib Kleber has been diagnosed with a fractured rib, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact The Mavericks ruled Kleber out of Sunday's game against the Warriors due to an illness, but the rib injury suggests he'll be sidelined for a longer period than initially expected. His absence shouldn't affect many fantasy squads, though, as he's averaging a mere 17.0 minutes per game across 14 appearances (two starts) this season.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Kleber (illness) is out for Sunday's game versus the Warriors, Eddie Sefko of the Mavericks' official site reports.

Impact Kleber will miss his third straight contest Sunday due to an illness. The 32-year-old big man's next chance to suit up is Thursday's outing against the Clippers.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doncic, Mavericks to visit Curry, Warriors

Golden State and Dallas will take the floor in a matchup of Western Conference foes

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Doesn't practice Friday Coach Jason Kidd said that Kleber (illness) didn't participate in Friday's practice, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Kleber is in jeopardy of missing his third consecutive outing in Sunday's matchup against the Warriors due to an illness. The veteran big man can be considered questionable at best for Sunday until the team provides an update on his status. Over his last five appearances, Kleber has averaged 0.6 points and 3.0 rebounds across 21.4 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Kleber (illness) will not play Tuesday against the Thunder, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact Kleber will miss a second straight contest Tuesday and remains day-to-day. His absence won't have a big impact on the rotation, as he's averaging 17.0 minutes per contest this season.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday vs. Toronto Kleber (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Raptors.

Impact Kleber is under the weather and will not play Saturday. His next chance to play will be Tuesday against the Thunder. With Kleber sidelined, P.J. Washington and Quentin Grimes are in line to see an uptick in playing time.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Saturday Kleber (illness) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Raptors, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact Kleber appears to be under the weather, and his status for Saturday's game is up in the air. If Kleber is unable to play, Quentin Grimes, P.J. Washington and Spencer Dinwiddie would all be candidates to see an uptick in playing time.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Just 10 minutes in win Kleber provided zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and three rebounds in 10 minutes during Tuesday's 121-116 victory over Memphis.

Impact Kleber was limited to just 10 minutes, the fewest he has played in more than a week. A couple of injuries to other players in recent times had opened up some additional playing time for Kleber. Unfortunately, he failed to make the most of the opportunity, scoring a total of just 10 points in the past seven games. As long as the frontcourt is relatively healthy, Kleber is unlikely to be a difference-maker moving forward.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Kleber will come off the bench during Sunday's game against the Thunder, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact Kleber started the last two games due to P.J. Washington dealing with a 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.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets 17 minutes in start 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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Receives spot start vs. Jazz Kleber will enter the starting lineup in Thursday's game against the Jazz, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact 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 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.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Sunday Kleber (hamstring) will play during Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed doubtful for Sunday Kleber (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game versus the Nuggets, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out vs. Suns on Friday Kleber (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Suns.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE