Dallas Mavericks Forward Out Indefinitely With Torn Hamstring

The Dallas Mavericks were hoping for better this season. They're currently sitting in 9th spot in the West, at 14-14. That makes today's news that much more concerning, as they've announced that forward Maxi Kleber is out indefinitely with a torn hamstring. 

The Dallas Mavericks announced today that forward Maxi Kleber suffered a tear of his right hamstring at practice on Tuesday, December 13.

At this time, there is no timetable for Kleber’s return and updates will be given when appropriate. pic.twitter.com/5OLPf1dEw2

— Mavs PR (@MavsPR) December 15, 2022

The injury occurred at practice on Tuesday, and he'll be out indefinitely. The team is still considering the best path forward for Kleber at this point.

Surgery is one of the treatment options being considered for Maxi Kleber's torn hamstring, a source said, but it is too early to determine if that is the best route. https://t.co/B2ugf8QF1S

— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) December 15, 2022

Surgery is one of the treatment options being considered. 

The Mavs are 1-5 when missing Kleber in the lineup this season, and their frontcourt defense will take a huge hit. Kleber has been a standout defender for Dallas off the bench, while also shooting 37% from behind the stripe. It's a big loss, there's no other way to put it.

Luka Doncic was obviously down about the loss of the big man. 

Luka Doncic on missing Maxi Kleber vs. Cavs: "Obviously, on the defensive end he's one of our better defenders, so we miss him out there. On the defense end he can rebound. And on offense he can shoot and space the floor. We really miss him." pic.twitter.com/3d9zelkUn6

— Grant Afseth (@GrantAfseth) December 15, 2022

"Obviously, on the defensive end he's one of our better defenders, so we miss him out there. On the defense end he can rebound. And on offense he can shoot and space the floor. We really miss him," said Doncic.

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