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Wood, Kleber progressing; plus a nudge Kidd got in all-star voting

The Mavericks still are dealing with a manpower shortage when it comes to their injured big men, but there may be a light twinkling at the end of the tunnel.

Maxi Kleber and Christian Wood have been out for extended stretches and the Mavericks’ performance has been impacted as you might expect.

Wood (fractured thumb) has been sidelined since Jan. 19 and the Mavericks have scratched out a 3-3 record.

Kleber (hamstring surgery) has been out since Dec. 13 and the record has been 13-12 since.

Coach Jason Kidd said that both players have been cleared to begin court work, which will begin Friday as the Mavericks practice before heading out for a five-game trip that starts at Golden State Saturday.