Mavs' Maxi Kleber breaks foot vs. Celtics

Maxi Kleber is the latest Dallas Mavericks player to be bit by the injury bug.
Jan 20, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA;  Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate (14) attempts to steal the ball from Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber (42) during the second half at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images
Jan 20, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate (14) attempts to steal the ball from Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber (42) during the second half at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images / Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images
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The Dallas Mavericks have been dealt another blow in the injury department.

Following his exit from the game against the Boston Celtics, Maxi Kleber was diagnosed with a broken foot.

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"Another injury blow to Dallas: Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber has suffered a broken right foot and is sidelined for an extended period," ESPN insider Shams Charania tweeted.

Kleber, 32, scored just one point in 11 minutes as the Mavs lost 122-107 to the Celtics.

This season, Kleber has averaged just 3.1 points per game for the Mavericks, which marks a career-low for the eighth-year pro from Germany.

With the trade deadline approaching early next month, Kleber's name has been floated as someone who can match salaries with a win-now asset for other teams, so this may have been the final appearance for the German forward in a Mavs uniform.

The Mavericks return to the court on Monday as they take on the Washington Wizards, who have the NBA's worst record. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CT.


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