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JULY 23, 2025 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Lakers will soon meet Maxi Kleber crossroads that Mavericks fans warned them about The Los Angeles Lakers are approaching a Maxi Kleber situation that every Dallas Mavericks fan remembers well.

JULY 22, 2025 • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM

Gets five minutes in closeout game Kleber (foot) recorded two points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT) across five minutes Wednesday in the Lakers' 103-96 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 5 of the first-round playoff series...

Impact After completing his recovery from right foot surgery he underwent in late January, Kleber was cleared to make his Lakers debut in an elimination game. He ended up supplanting Jaxson Hayes in the rotation but still held a minimal role while the Lakers continued to favor small-ball lineups primarily featuring Dorian Finney-Smith at center. The 33-year-old will head into the offseason healthy and could make a case for a larger role off the Los Angeles bench in 2025-26, when he'll be entering the final season of the three-year, $33 million contract extension he signed with Dallas in September 2022.

MAY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Maxi Kleber Available for Lakers in Game 5 vs. Timberwolves Kleber has not played since Jan. 25 with the Dallas Mavericks as he recovered from foot surgery.

MAY 1, 2025 • SI.COM

Is Maxi Kleber playing today? Injury updates for Lakers big man Will Maxi Kleber finally suit up for the Lakers on Wednesday in Game 5 versus the Timberwolves?

MAY 1, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Cleared to play Game 5 Kleber (foot) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Kleber will make his debut for the Lakers on Wednesday after missing the last 43 games while recovering from surgery on his right foot. It remains to be seen whether Kleber will play a significant role in this pivotal Game 5, as it could potentially be the last game of the season for Los Angeles, with JJ Redick's squad facing elimination down 3-1. Before being moved ahead of the NBA trade deadline in the Luka Doncic trade, Kleber played in 34 games for the Mavericks, averaging 3.0 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game, shooting 38.5 percent from the floor and 26.5 percent from beyond the arc.

MAY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Game 5 Kleber (foot) is questionable for Wednesday's Game 5 against the Timberwolves, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Kleber has yet to suit up for the Lakers after undergoing surgery on his right foot Jan. 30, though he could make his debut in Wednesday's win-or-go-home matchup. Jaxson Hayes has started in all four outings during the first round but is averaging only 7.5 minutes per game, meaning Kleber could step into a fairly significant role if he's cleared to play.

APRIL 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota looks to finish off series against Los Angeles in game 5

The Minnesota Timberwolves look to clinch the Western Conference first round over the Los Angeles Lakers in game five

APRIL 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Out for Game 4 Kleber (foot) is out for Game 4 against the Timberwolves on Sunday.

Impact The big man has yet to feature in the playoffs, and it's uncertain if he'll be able to suit up at any point during the postseason. Even if he ends up being available, he should operate as a backup in the frontcourt behind Jaxson Hayes. His next chance to play will come in Game 5 on Wednesday.

APRIL 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Timberwolves take 2-1 lead into game 4 against the Lakers

The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference first round with a 2-1 lead in the series

APRIL 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Remains out for Game 3 Kleber (foot) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Timberwolves.

Impact Kleber continues to work his way back from surgery on his right foot, which means he'll be sidelined once again Friday. There remains no timeline for his return to the floor to make his debut with the Lakers, as he could very well not play another game until the start of next season.

APRIL 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota, Los Angeles tied 1-1 heading to game 3

The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Los Angeles Lakers in game three of the Western Conference first round with the series tied 1-1

APRIL 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Remaining out for Game 2 Kleber (foot) has been ruled out for Tuesday's Game 2 against the Timberwolves, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Kleber has been sidelined since Jan. 25 while recovering from surgery on his right foot, which he underwent Jan. 30. The big man has been cleared to participate in practices, though there's still no timetable for his return to game action. Kleber's next chance to play in the Western Conference quarterfinals against the Timberwolves will come Friday.

APRIL 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota takes 1-0 lead into game 2 against Los Angeles

The Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference first round with a 1-0 lead in the series

APRIL 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play in series opener Kleber (foot) is out for Game 1 against the Timberwolves on Saturday.

Impact Kleber hasn't played since Jan. 25 while recovering from surgery on his right foot, which he underwent on Jan. 30. While he has been taking part in practices recently, he doesn't have a timetable to return to action. His next chance to suit up will come in Game 2 of the series on Tuesday.

APRIL 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles hosts Minnesota to kick off playoffs

The Los Angeles Lakers host the Minnesota Timberwolves to open the Western Conference first round

APRIL 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Maxi Kleber took part in practice, no timetable for return Daniel Starkand: JJ Redick said Kleber participated in practice today and has been doing on-court work, but still no timetable for his retur...

APRIL 16, 2025 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Active during Tuesday's practice Kleber (foot) participated in Tuesday's practice, though there's still no clear timetable for his return to game action, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Kleber hasn't played since Jan. 25 while recovering from surgery on his right foot, which he underwent on Jan. 30. The big man has been doing more on-court work recently, but there's still no official timetable for his return ahead of Saturday's Game 1 against the Timberwolves. It's unclear whether Kleber will play a role in the Lakers' rotation, as he has yet to suit up for Los Angeles since the club acquired him in a trade with the Mavericks.

APRIL 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Active during Tuesday's practice Kleber (foot) participated in Tuesday's practice, though there's still no clear timetable for his return to game action, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Kleber hasn't played since Jan. 25 while recovering from surgery on his right foot, which he underwent on Jan. 30. The big man has been doing more on-court work recently, but there's still no official timetable for his return ahead of Saturday's Game 1 against the Timberwolves. It's unclear whether Kleber will play a role in the Lakers' rotation whenever he returns, as he has yet to suit up for Los Angeles since the club acquired him in a trade with the Mavericks.

APRIL 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Sunday Kleber (foot) is out for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Kleber hasn't played for the Lakers since Jan. 25, and he won't be available for the final game of the regular season, either. It's unclear if he'll have a role in the rotation once the playoffs start April 19, but that scenario seems unlikely. He'd operate as one of the backup options at center behind Jaxson Hayes (hand) in a best-case scenario.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Avdija, Trail Blazers to host James and the Lakers

Portland faces Los Angeles in a matchup of Western Conference teams

APRIL 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Friday Kleber (foot) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Rockets, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Kleber has yet to suit up for the Lakers while recovering from surgery on his right foot that he underwent on Jan. 30. However, the Lakers announced Thursday that the big man has returned to on-court activities, per Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com, which is a positive sign ahead of the playoffs. Kleber's last chance to suit up during the regular season will come Sunday against Portland.

APRIL 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Houston visits Los Angeles following Doncic's 45-point game

Los Angeles takes on the Houston Rockets after Luka Doncic scored 45 points in the Los Angeles Lakers' 112-97 victory over the Dallas Mavericks

APRIL 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Dallas and Los Angeles square off in conference showdown

Los Angeles plays Dallas for a Western Conference matchup Wednesday

APRIL 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder host the Lakers

Los Angeles travels to Oklahoma City for a Western Conference matchup Tuesday

APRIL 7, 2025 • Associated Press

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