<a href="https://news.thesportsdrop.com/nba/i-made-the-playoffs-last-year-they-didnt-patrick-beverley-pokes-fun-at-new-teammates-lebron-james-and-anthony-davis-2706-20220907-SPD-2706.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Maxi Kleber</a> has been rewarded for his contributions to the <a href="https://news.thesportsdrop.com/nba/nba-rumors-russell-westbrook-willing-to-make-big-commitment-for-the-lakers-2693-20220906-SPD-2693.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dallas Mavericks</a>‘ journey to the Western Conference Finals with a new contract extension for the upcoming 2021-22 season. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the two parties are negotiating the final terms of a three-year, $33 million deal extension.



He adds that the contract will be completely guaranteed and keep the forward in the NBA through the conclusion of the 2025-26 season. Kleber will ink a four-year, $34 million agreement with Dallas in the 2019 free agency period, the last year of which will pay him $9 million. 



His new deal with the club extends his stay in Los Angeles through the 2025/26 season and raises his average yearly compensation to $11 million. The 30-year-old has been with the Mavericks for five years and is now a crucial component of the team’s rotation. 



<h2>Maxi Kleber to stay in Dallas until 2026</h2>



After trading Kristaps Porzingis, they wanted him to cover Kawhi Leonard in the Playoffs, and he obliged by letting them run a 5-out offense. There aren’t many credible centers who earn $11 million per season, but every team needs versatile defenders who can stretch the floor. 



Kleber is the kind of bench player who can change the course of a playoff series; in April, he exploded for 30 points and helped the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Utah Jazz in Game 2 of the first round.

New three-year deal detween Maxi Kleber and Mavericks nearing completion - thesportsdrops NEWS

New three-year deal detween Maxi Kleber and Mavericks nearing completion

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The <a href="https://news.thesportsdrop.com/nba/nba-free-agency-jalen-brunson-agrees-four-year-104-million-deal-with-knicks-1947-20220702-SPD-1947.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dallas Mavericks</a> have known for some time they have a gem in their hands in Luka Doncic. Last season, the Slovenian star put all the doubts to rest and confirm how far he can take this team.



The Mavs may have not won the title, but their trip to the <a href="https://news.thesportsdrop.com/nba/nba-news-stephen-curry-wins-first-finals-mvp-award-in-career-1586-20220617-SPD-1586.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA Finals</a> was remarkable regardless. Therefore, it will be hard to ask fans to lower their expectations when they have such a talent on their side.



Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd understands those championship aspirations, but he made something clear to all fans: Doncic may have what it takes to lead the team to a title one day, but they’ll probably have to wait for it.



<h2>Jason Kidd says a championship team cannot be built overnight</h2>



“Luka is the start and finish for us,” Kidd said, via Mavs insider Landon Thomas. “He did a great job for us all season and the big thing is for us to build on that. I know expectations are going to be high with Luka but again, we want to build a championship team and it just doesn’t happen overnight.”



Kidd knows a thing or two about this matter, so it would be wise to listen him. Luka can do incredible things, but he still needs help to take this team to the promised land. Building around him will probably take a bit longer.

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