Impact Kleber has yet to return to practice after tweaking his ankle early on in training camp. With so much competition in the frontcourt, Kleber is looking at a minimal role at best this season.
OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
MAXI KLEBER #42 - POWER FORWARD - DALLAS MAVERICKS
2.3 PPG •
2.8 RPG •
0.5 APG
2.3 PPG
2.8 RPG
0.5 APG
Out for Monday Kleber (ankle) will not play in Monday's preseason game against Memphis.
Battling ankle sprain Kleber did not participate in Wednesday's practice due to an ankle sprain, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact Coach Jason Kidd noted that Kleber is "a little ways away" from returning to practice, so his ankle sprain is notable despite training camp having just begun. Dallas is well-stocked at center, and Dwight Powell should absorb more third-string practice reps in Kleber's absence.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
'Max-Value' Maxi Kleber or Dud Contract? Will Maxi Kleber live up to his contract, or will the Dallas Mavericks find a way to trade their current second-longest-tenured player?
SEPTEMBER 12 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
'Max-Value' Maxi Kleber or Dud Contract? Will Maxi Kleber live up to his contract, or will the Dallas Mavericks find a way to trade their current second-longest-tenured player?
SEPTEMBER 12 • SUNHERALD.COM
Mavs Training Camp Preview: Maxi Kleber's Best Days Behind Him? Maxi Kleber has been an important Dallas Mavericks role player for a long time, but he tends to have issues with his health and confidence.
SEPTEMBER 3 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Takes on limited role in return Kleber (shoulder) played 13 minutes and finished with two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound and one assist in Tuesday's 105-100 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 4 of the Wester...
Impact The Mavericks were without backup center Dereck Lively (neck) for Game 4, but the return of Kleber from an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder -- which he suffered in Game 6 of the opening-round series against the Clippers -- helped restore some depth in the frontcourt. Kleber and Dwight Powell (three minutes) saw only light run behind Daniel Gafford (31 minutes) and P.J. Washington (42 minutes), and if Lively is back for Game 5 on Thursday, Kleber could see his playing time decline further.
MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE
Mavs' Lively misses Game 4 loss to Wolves with sprained neck as Kleber returns from shoulder injury
The Dallas Mavericks were without center Dereck Lively II in their 105-100 loss to Minnesota in Game 4 of the Western Conference finalsMAY 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Report: Mavs F Maxi Kleber cleared to return for Game 4 Mavericks big man Maxi Kleber has been cleared to return Tuesday for Game 4 of the Western Conference finals against the Minnesota Timberwol...
MAY 28 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Cleared for Game 4 Kleber (shoulder) has been cleared to play in Tuesday's Game 4 against the Timberwolves, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Impact Kleber has been on the sidelines since May 3 with an AC joint separation, but he returned to practice Monday. The fact that the Mavericks are clearing him to play prior to warmups is also a good sign. Kleber could absorb some of the minutes that Dereck Lively (neck) was getting recently.
MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE
Deemed questionable for Game 4 Kleber (shoulder) is questionable for Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the Timberwolves on Tuesday.
Impact Kleber has been sidelined since May 3 due to an AC joint separation, but he's closing in on a return to action. He participated in Monday's practice session and will be in the mix to return to game action Tuesday, although the Mavericks will likely monitor his status ahead of tipoff before officially determining his availability. Even if Kleber isn't cleared for Tuesday's matchup, it wouldn't be surprising to see him return later in the Western Conference Finals, if necessary, or for a potential run in the NBA Finals.
MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Ramps up activity Kleber (shoulder) participated in Monday's practice, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact Kleber appears to be progressing towards an eventual return after being diagnosed with a AC joint separation earlier this month. More clarity on Kleber's status is expected when the Mavericks release their official injury report Monday evening ahead of Tuesday's Game 4 tilt against Minnesota.
MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Out again Sunday Kleber (shoulder) won't play Sunday in Game 3 of the Mavericks' Western Conference Finals series with the Timberwolves.
Impact Kleber is dealing with a right AC joint separation and remains without a clear timetable to return. His next chance to play will be Tuesday for Game 4.
MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Out for Game 2 Kleber (shoulder) will not play in Game 2 against the Timberwolves on Friday.
Impact No surprises here, as Kleber remains without an official timetable to return. His next chance to play will be Sunday for Game 3, but it's not looking promising.
MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Dallas Mavericks Must Continue to Overcome Maxi Kleber's Absence Against Minnesota Timberwolves MINNEAPOLIS — The Dallas Mavericks are set to face a Minnesota Timberwolves squad anchored by Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns in the West...
MAY 22 • SI.COM
Mavericks F Maxi Kleber (shoulder) out at least 3 weeks Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber will be sidelined at least three weeks after sustaining an AC joint separation to his right shoulder, t...
MAY 7 • THESTATE.COM
Reports: Mavericks F Maxi Kleber (shoulder) out indefinitely Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber will be sidelined indefinitely after sustaining a dislocated right shoulder during Friday night’s serie...
MAY 7 • THESTATE.COM
Dallas Mavericks Embrace 'Next Man Up' Without Maxi Kleber Against OKC Thunder The Dallas Mavericks must adjust without Maxi Kleber against the Oklahoma City Thunder after he suffered a right shoulder AC joint separatio...
MAY 5 • SI.COM
Mavericks F Maxi Kleber (shoulder) out at least 3 weeks Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber will be sidelined at least three weeks after sustaining an AC joint separation to his right shoulder, t...
MAY 5 • KANSASCITY.COM
Out at least three weeks The Mavericks announced Sunday that Kleber (shoulder) has been diagnosed with a right shoulder AC joint separation and will be re-evaluated in three weeks.
Impact As expected, Kleber will miss significant time after a scary fall during the Mavericks' series-clinching Game 6 win over the Clippers on Friday. Given the timetable, Kleber will miss all of the second-round series against Oklahoma City and would likely remain sidelined for at least the first few games of the Western Conference Finals if Dallas can advance past the top-seeded Thunder.
MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE
OKC Thunder: Maxi Kleber Injury Could Hamper Mavericks in Second Round The Mavericks' injury situation could give the Thunder an advantage in Round 2.
MAY 5 • SI.COM
Maxi Kleber of the Mavericks is out indefinitely with a separated shoulder, AP source says
A person with knowledge of the injury says Dallas Mavericks center Maxi Kleber has a separated shoulder that will sideline him indefinitelyMAY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reports: Mavericks F Maxi Kleber (shoulder) out indefinitely Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber will be sidelined indefinitely after sustaining a dislocated right shoulder during Friday night’s serie...
MAY 4 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Reports: Mavericks forward/center Maxi Kleber (shoulder) out indefinitely | NBA.com Maxi Kleber's postseason could be in jeopardy after suffering a hard fall in Dallas' Game 6 victory over LA.
MAY 4 • NBA.COM
Mavericks' Maxi Kleber Suffered Full Shoulder Dislocation, per Report The Mavs' big man could miss the rest of the postseason.
MAY 4 • SI.COM
Dallas Mavericks' Maxi Kleber Could Miss Rest of Postseason Due to Shoulder Injury Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber suffers full dislocation of AC joint in right shoulder, potentially missing remainder of the postseason...
MAY 4 • SI.COM
