The Mavs have asked a lot of Maxi Kleber defensively in this series, been fun watching him take on the challenge. His footspeed at his size is super impressive.

Best Defended FG% At The Rim In The 2023-24 NBA Playoffs (Min. 30 Total DFGA) : 1. Maxi Kleber — 40.5% 2. Daniel Gafford — 47.0% 3. OG Anunoby — 47.1% 4. Chet Holmgren — 47.7% 5. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope — 48.4% 6. Kristaps Porzingis — 48.6% 7. Dereck Lively II — 50.6% 8. Myles Turner — 51.3% 9. Anthony Edwards — 51.4% 10. Precious Achiuwa — 51.5% Is Maxi Kleber Really As Good Of A Rim Protector As The Numbers Show?

I've enjoyed Maxi Kleber's help defense this year.

Wemby one-on-one vs Maxi Kleber on the post

Maxi Kleber rotates WAY over for the denial! #KiaTipOff24 on TNT

Maxi Kleber puts the Mavs ahead 87-81 down the stretch in the 4th quarter on TNT!

Yall really think Pelinka canceled without a plan? Cmon man, he found a sexy name on the buyout market, got a wink wink agreement and smashed the ‘cancel’ button. Said gimme Knecht back, thanks very much.

The Lakers have Jaxson Hayes on their roster and Christian Koloko and Trey Jemison III on two-way deals. Two-way players are not eligible for the postseason, and with Knecht and Redish heading back, the Lakers roster is again full at 15

BREAKING: The Lakers can still negotiate the trade. Sources tell me Mark Williams could still be headed to LA if perhaps the Lakers keep their first round pick and only send Knecht to compete the deal.

Mark Williams' physical with the Lakers showed multiple issues and the team failed him on the exam, sources tell ESPN. The physical was not failed due to his back, however.