Maxi Kleber News, Rumors, Updates - Los Angeles Lakers

Lakers big man's career might be over after these playoffs Los Angeles Lakers big man Maxi Kleber may be out of the NBA after this year's playoffs.

APRIL 15 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Sees 11 minutes in win Kleber accumulated two points (1-2 FG, 0-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and two steals over 11 minutes during Wednesday's 137-130 victory over Indiana.

Impact With Deandre Ayton (back) out, Kleber was able to log his first appearance off the bench since Mar. 8. When the Lakers are at full strength, Kleber is usually an emergency depth piece.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Monday Kleber (back) is available for Monday's game against the Pistons.

Impact Kleber will be available to make his first appearance since Mar. 8. He's not guaranteed any minutes, however, as he hasn't been a consistent part of the rotation.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Monday Kleber (back) is questionable for Monday's game in Detroit.

Impact Kleber was recently able to get in a practice with the Lakers' G League affiliate, and this is the first time he's received the questionable tag since going down with the back issue, so he appears to be on the cusp of a return. That said, he's not a consistent part of the rotation in Los Angeles, so even if he's cleared, he wouldn't be guaranteed minutes.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Kleber (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Magic.

Impact Kleber has not played since March 8 while rehabbing from a back strain, though he progressed enough in his recovery to participate in Thursday's practice with the G League's South Bay Lakers. His next opportunity to play is Monday against the Pistons, though it's unclear whether he'll join his team toward the tail end of its six-game road trip.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Practices in G League Kleber (back) took part in practice Thursday with the G League's South Bay Lakers, Khobi Price of The California Post reports.

Impact Kleber's involvement in practice is his first notable step forward in his recovery from a lumbar strain, which has kept him out of action for just under two weeks. The Lakers are currently in the midst of a six-game road trip, and it's unclear if the veteran big man will rejoin the team for any of the remaining three contests.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Still out with back strain Kleber is out for Thursday's game against Miami with a lumbar back strain.

Impact The Lakers left Kleber without a timetable for a return as of March 12, and the team hasn't offered an update on the veteran center's status. For the time being, Kleber can be deemed out indefinitely.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Without timetable for return Kleber is expected to miss additional time while recovering from a lumbar injury, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Kleber has already been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against the Bulls, but it sounds as though he's line for at least a few more absences while he figures out a lumbar issue. The 34-year-old can be considered week-to-week until the Lakers have a concrete timetable to share.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Thursday Kleber (back) is out for Thursday's game against the Bulls, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Kleber was unable to shake his questionable tag for this contest. Jaxson Hayes (back) is also unavailable for the Lakers, meaning Jarred Vanderbilt could see an uptick in minutes Thursday.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable Kleber (back) is questionable for Thursday's game against Chicago, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Kleber has been tending to a lumbar back strain recently and has been unavailable in four of the Lakers' last five games. If he can't suit up Thursday, Jaxson Hayes would serve as the top backup to Deandre Ayton.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Kleber (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves, Trevor Lane of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Kleber was an extremely late addition to the injury report and won't suit up Tuesday due to a back strain. His next opportunity to play will come Thursday against Chicago. With the big man sidelined, Jarred Vanderbilt could see a bump in minutes.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Kleber (back) is available for Sunday's game versus the Knicks, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Kleber will be available after missing the past two games with a back issue, but with Deandre Ayton (knee) also set to return, Kleber might not be in the rotation. He's appeared in just 34 games for the Lakers this season, averaging 2.2 points and 2.0 rebounds per game.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Kleber (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Knicks.

Impact Kleber remains day-to-day after two straight absences for the Lakers. His availability isn't going to make many waves in fantasy hoops with Deandre Ayton off the injury report.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Friday Kleber (back) won't play Friday versus the Pacers.

Impact This will be Kleber's second straight game on the inactive list due to the back injury, and with Deandre Ayton (knee) also unavailable for Friday's game, Jaxson Hayes should get all the run he can handle. Kleber's next chance to play will come Sunday against the Knicks.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Thursday Kleber (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Nuggets, Trevor Lane of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Kleber is working through a back injury that will sideline him for Thursday's game, though he could be available for the second leg of the Lakers' back-to-back set against the Pacers on Friday. He's averaging 11.0 minutes off the bench this season, and that playing time will likely be absorbed by Jaxson Hayes and Jarred Vanderbilt.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Thursday Kleber (back) is questionable for Thursday's game in Denver.

Impact Kleber isn't a consistent part of the rotation for the Lakers, so his status for Thursday's game won't impact fantasy leagues. Kleber is averaging 2.2 points and 2.0 rebounds per game on the season.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Thursday Kleber (back) is questionable for Thursday's game in Denver.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Available Tuesday Kleber (back) is available for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kleber was a late addition to the injury report Tuesday, though he'll shed his questionable tag due to back soreness. The veteran center has appeared in four of the Lakers' last five games, averaging 2.5 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 10.0 minutes per tilt during that span.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Available Tuesday Kleber (back) is available for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury report Kleber is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans with back soreness, per Jovan Buha of The Athletic.

Impact Kleber is a late addition to the Lakers' injury report Tuesday. The veteran center's role has been inconsistent as of late, but Jaxson Hayes would at least be solidified as the backup center behind the struggling Deandre Ayton if Kleber is ultimately downgraded to out.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 2 • NYPOST.COM

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MARCH 2 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

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).

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

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