Maxi Kleber News, Rumors, Updates - Los Angeles Lakers

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.

1 DAY AGO • 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.

1 DAY AGO • 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.

2 DAYS AGO • 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.

3 DAYS AGO • 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.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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

4 DAYS AGO • 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.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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

5 DAYS AGO • 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.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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6 DAYS AGO • 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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JANUARY 18 • 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.

JANUARY 18 • 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

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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

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