Maxi Kleber News, Rumors, Updates - Los Angeles Lakers

Back to bench Sunday Kleber is not in the Lakers' starting lineup against the Raptors on Sunday, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Kleber made his first start of the season during the Lakers' 132-116 loss to the Trail Blazers on Saturday, when he logged 11 points (4-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal over 21 minutes. He'll revert to the bench for Sunday's game due to the return of Deandre Ayton (knee).

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lakers missing Doncic Luka, Deandre Ayton against Trail Blazers due to injury

Luka Doncic was ruled out of the Los Angeles Lakers’ game on Saturday night against the Portland Trail Blazers because of left groin soreness

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Starting vs. Portland Kleber will start against the Trail Blazers on Saturday, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact With Deandre Ayton (knee) and Jaxson Hayes (hamstring) unavailable, Kleber will get the starting nod for the first time this season. The veteran big man is averaging 1.6 points and 1.7 rebounds in 11.1 minutes per game through 19 regular-season appearances.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sees 12 minutes in loss Kleber posted one point (0-3 FG, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and one steal in 12 minutes during Wednesday's 107-91 loss to San Antonio.

Impact With the Lakers getting some solid minutes out of Jarred Vanderbilt lately, Kleber continues to be limited to scraps off the bench. Over his last four appearances, he's seen just 10.1 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 19 minutes in return Kleber (back) accumulated five points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one block in 19 minutes during Thursday's 143-135 victory over the Jazz.

Impact Kleber made his return from a three-game absence with a lumbar muscle strain, and he saw an uptick in playing in the absence of Deandre Ayton (elbow). Even so, Kleber remains far off the fantasy radar, Kleber has averaged 2.1 points, 1.8 rebounds and 0.6 assists in 12.7 minutes per contest over 11 games this season.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to available Kleber (back) is available for Thursday's game against the Jazz.

Impact A lumbar muscle strain is bothering Kleber, but not enough to stop him from getting the green light to play. The veteran center has handled a muted role in 2025-26, averaging 1.8 points, 1.8 rebounds and 0.6 assists in 12.1 minutes per night through 10 games.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Impact Kleber has missed the Lakers' last two games due to a lumbar muscle strain, but he is poised to make his return Thursday. With Deandre Ayton (elbow) ruled out, Kleber will likely see an uptick in rotational minutes at center behind Jaxson Hayes.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Sunday Kleber (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Suns, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Kleber is dealing with a lumbar muscle strain and will miss his second consecutive contest. The big man's next chance to play comes Thursday against the Jazz.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers veteran may have already played his last game for Los Angeles Maxi Kleber is a prime candidate to be traded sooner rather than later.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Ruled out vs. Spurs Kleber (back) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Spurs, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kleber is dealing with a lumbar muscle strain, making it unclear how long he'll need to recover. His absence should solidify Rui Hachimura's minutes and also keep Jaxson Hayes locked into the backup center role, while Jake LaRavia could see an uptick in minutes Wednesday.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Wednesday Kleber (back) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's NBA Cup quarterfinal against the Spurs, NBA reporter Marc Stein reports.

Impact Kleber is working through a lumbar muscle strain, though it's unclear when he sustained the injury given that he's been a healthy DNP in two of the Lakers' last three games. He has seen some playing time off the bench since mid-November, so his absence could lead to more rotational minutes for the likes of Jarred Vanderbilt and Jaxson Hayes.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Minimal impact in loss Kleber notched five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt), three rebounds and two assists in 10 minutes during Monday's 125-108 loss to the Suns.

Impact While Kleber set his season high in scoring Monday, it felt like the entire Lakers team was sluggish as they got routed by Phoenix at home. Kleber has not been a big contributor off the bench at all, averaging just 2.0 points and 1.9 rebounds across 11.7 minutes this season.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers' Maxi Kleber misses layup so badly LeBron James couldn't hold in his laughter | Sporting News The Los Angeles Lakers' recently acquired big man made a hilarious blunder on Sunday night.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

"Went Through All 5 Stages of Grief": NBA Fans Left Wheezing After LeBron James, Saddiq Bey's Diabolical Reactions to $33M PF's Blunder LeBron James and Saddiq Bey went viral on Sunday for their reactions to Lakers power forward Maxi Kleber's airballed layup.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Zach Lowe says the quiet part out loud about Maxi Kleber's current play Maxi Kleber was supposed to stretch the floor for the Lakers, but Lowe says his reluctance to shoot threes is holding the team back.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Lakers outlast Jazz 108-106 as Doncic scores 33 and James 17 in his 1st road test of season

Luka Doncic had 33 points and 11 rebounds and LeBron James scored 17 points in his first road game of the season as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 108-106

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Gets 14 minutes in team debut Kleber (oblique) totaled one point (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, two blocks and one assist in 14 minutes in Saturday's 122-102 loss to the Hawks.

Impact Though Kleber was acquired last February as a throw-in piece in the deal that sent Luka Doncic to Los Angeles, he didn't make his Lakers debut until Saturday. Following his acquisition from Dallas, Kleber didn't play during the remainder of the 2024-25 season while recovering from Jan. 30 right foot surgery, and he then missed the first nine games of 2025-26 while working his way back from a left oblique strain suffered during the preseason. Now that he's healthy again, Kleber may be able to hold down a spot in the Los Angeles rotation in the short term, but he'll likely be at risk of losing out on playing time as soon as the Lakers get either or both of LeBron James (sciatica) and Austin Reaves (groin) back from injury.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to available Kleber (oblique) has been upgraded to available and will play Saturday against the Hawks.

Impact Kleber is set to make his regular-season debut in this matchup. He'll add depth to the frontcourt, but he shouldn't carry significant fantasy upside in most formats.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles takes road win streak into matchup with Atlanta

Los Angeles will try to keep its four-game road win streak alive when the Lakers take on Atlanta

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Questionable for Saturday Kleber (oblique) is questionable for Saturday's game in Atlanta, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Kleber has yet to make his regular-season debut, but he'll have a chance to do so Saturday night. However, he's not expected to be a significant part of the rotation.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out for Wednesday Kleber (oblique) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Spurs, NBA reporter Jovan Buha reports.

Impact Kleber has yet to play a game this season as he continues to deal with an oblique injury. The next opportunity for him to make his season debut will be Saturday against the Hawks.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers face the Spurs on 4-game win streak

Los Angeles faces San Antonio looking to continue its four-game win streak

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Unavailable Monday Kleber (oblique) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact It was thought that Kleber had a shot to make his season debut Monday after missing time with an oblique strain, but he'll need to wait at least a few more days after being downgraded to out. His next opportunity to run the floor will arrive Wednesday against the Spurs.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets questionable tag Kleber (abdomen) is questionable for Monday's game against Portland, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact The door is open for Kleber to make his season debut. Given that he's been out for multiple weeks, the veteran big man would likely be eased back into action if he's healthy enough to play. Kleber is set to battle for the backup center role with Jaxson Hayes this season.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles faces Portland on 3-game win streak

Los Angeles is looking to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Lakers take on Portland

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

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Lakers missing Doncic Luka, Deandre Ayton against Trail Blazers due to injury

Lakers outlast Jazz 108-106 as Doncic scores 33 and James 17 in his 1st road test of season

Los Angeles takes road win streak into matchup with Atlanta

Lakers face the Spurs on 4-game win streak

Los Angeles faces Portland on 3-game win streak