Los Angeles Lakers’ big man Maxi Kleber has been sidelined for the regular season with an oblique strain and is set to be re-evaluated within the next week.
The Los Angeles Lakers were shorthanded in their regular season opener against the Golden State Warriors as LeBron James, Adou Thiero and Maxi Kleber did not play due to injury.
LOS ANGELES – Before the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2025-26 season got underway on Tuesday, the team was dealt an injury blow. It was announced that reserve big man Maxi Kleber had suffered an oblique injury and would be sidelined for at least the next two weeks.
The Los Angeles Lakers announced that forward/center Maxi Kleber will be re-evaluated in approximately two weeks with an oblique strain. Kleber missed all but one of the Lakers six preseason games as he was dealing with a quadriceps injury.
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Maxi Kleber won’t be on the floor when the regular season tips off. The Lakers announced the veteran forward has an oblique strain and will be reevaluated in about two weeks, meaning he’s likely out for at least the first eight games.
The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for the season opener against the Golden State Warriors and LeBron James (right sciatica) and Adou Thiero (left knee surgery recovery) have been ruled out.
A lot changed for Luka Doncic when the Dallas Mavericks traded him to the Los Angeles Lakers, but there was still one very familiar face around him. Maxi Kleber had been his teammate throughout his time with the Mavericks, and he, too, came to the Lakers as part of the trade.
This preseason has been less than ideal for the Los Angeles Lakers as a number of key players have been in and out of the lineup due to injury. Considering the Lakers added some new pieces this offseason, they are in the process of building chemistry and a lack of games reps has hindered that process.
The Los Angeles Lakers have not been fully healthy at any point during training camp for the 2025-26 season. LeBron James has been the biggest name missing, but players like Marcus Smart, Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber and more have all missed time due to lingering injuries from the summer or last season.
The Los Angeles Lakers welcomed superstar Luka Doncic to his first training camp in the purple and gold. He gave a brief response when asked about what it has been like so far, noting the intensity of what head coach JJ Redick has had in store.
The Luka Doncic trade was a historic event for the Los Angeles Lakers last season. They were able to trade for one of the best players in the league, who will now be the face of the franchise for years to come.
The Los Angeles Lakers are set to take the court for the first time on Friday when they take on the Phoenix Suns in their preseason opener. With it being
The Los Angeles Lakers held their annual Media Day earlier this week and one of the things that came out of it was Maxi Kleber saying he felt healthy and ready to go for the season.
Los Angeles Lakers big man Maxi Kleber hasn't been viewed favorably by the team's fan base this offseason. While a few loyal fans have shown support for him, he has primarily been perceived as a trade chip.
Lakers power forward Maxi Kleber was reportedly close to being involved in another trade with his new team. A former fan favorite of the Dallas Mavericks, Kleber spent eight seasons in Dallas before being part of one of the biggest trades in NBA history — heading to Los Angeles along with NBA superstar Luka Dončić.
Los Angeles Lakers forward Maxi Kleber has resumed on-court work with the team, though a clear timetable for his return has yet to be established. Head coach JJ Redick shared the update with reporters, including Jovan Buha of The Athletic. Redick noted that while Kleber is progressing, there is still no definitive date for his return to action.
The Los Angeles Lakers continue to push forward as they get ready for the postseason. This team has found different ways to win and many see them as real contenders in the Western Conference this season.
Holding a 3-0 series lead over the Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals, the Mavericks received good news ahead of a potential NBA Finals-clinching Game 4.
LOS ANGELES — Maxi Kleber, the Dallas Mavericks' versatile forward who can slide over to being a small ball, stepped up on Thursday, contributing significantly to a 123-93 rout of the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 5 at Crypto.com Arena.
DALLAS — Maxi Kleber was sidelined for 31 consecutive games due to a right small toe dislocation injury before returning to the lineup against the New Orleans Pelicans during the Dallas Mavericks' recent seven-game homestand. "I feel good," Kleber said.