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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / Dallas Hoops Journal / December 1
LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers Credit Maxi Kleber’s Airballed Layup For Helping Them Beat New Orleans Pelicans: ‘It Was Hilarious’
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday despite playing without NBA legend LeBron James and veteran Marcus Smart and the Purple and Gold believe Maxi Kleber‘s airballed layup helped them win.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / December 1
LeBron James Has A Priceless Reaction To Maxi Kleber Airballing A Layup Against Pelicans
The Los Angeles Lakers took down the New Orleans Pelicans 133-121 at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday in Lebron James‘ absence. Not a lot went wrong offensively for the Lakers on the night, but forward Maxi Kleber did have one embarrassing moment.
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Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 26
Rotation Trust Level: Maxi Kleber emerges, Jarred Vanderbilt disappears 
The Lakers finally got their full team healthy for the first time this season, but that lasted all of one-and-a-half games. Deandre Ayton’s injury halted the team’s chance to finally see their starting five together, but it appears to only be a short-term absence as head coach JJ Redick said he expects the big man back by the end of the week.
Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 25
Key Lakers Starter Ruled Out of NBA Cup Game vs Clippers
For just the second time this season, the Los Angeles Lakers will be down starting center Deandre Ayton, who suffered a right knee contusion in the Lakers' 108-106 win over the Utah Jazz on Sunday.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 25
Maxi Kleber Doesn’t Like Receiving Compliments From Austin Reaves
With Deandre Ayton being forced to leave Sunday’s game against the Utah Jazz in the first half due to a right knee contusion, the Los Angeles Lakers were forced to turn to their other big man options.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / November 25
Maxi Kleber received lots of praise from his teammates after Lakers win over Jazz
After losing Deandre Ayton at halftime, the Lakers needed someone to step up in the second half of Sunday’s game against the Jazz. Few people likely expected Maxi Kleber to be that player.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / November 24
NBA Announces Game-Changing Decisions With Marcus Smart, Maxi Kleber in Lakers-Jazz
“He changed the game,” Reaves said when Maxi Kleber hopped in after Ayton limped out, and little did he know the NBA was about to one-up that. Because
Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / November 24
Forgotten Laker Making a Name for Himself Amid LA’s Hot Stretch
As the Lakers survived a thriller against the Jazz Sunday night, an otherwise overlooked veteran made his presence felt in the second half. With Deandre Ayton exiting due to a knee contusion, head coach JJ Redick turned to an unlikely backup who made the most of his opportunity: Maxi Kleber.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 24
Luka Doncic Praises Maxi Kleber For Performance Against Jazz
Luka Doncic needed to play heavy minutes to help the Los Angeles Lakers eek out a win over the Utah Jazz, but he had some of his unheralded teammates step up in the clutch.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / November 24
Austin Reaves makes ‘one of the best’ claim about Maxi Kleber despite him scoring just two points in Lakers win
The Los Angeles Lakers narrowly avoided an embarrassing collapse against the Utah Jazz on Sunday. The Lakers were 11 points up with only three minutes remaining and should have seen the game out comfortably.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 17
JJ Redick: Maxi Kleber Embodies What ‘Lakers Spirit’ Is All About
With the Los Angeles Lakers down Rui Hachimura and Marcus Smart, in addition to the ongoing absences of LeBron James and Gabe Vincent, head coach JJ Redick knew he would have to rely on a couple of players who hadn’t been in the rotation in Saturday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / November 8
Exciting news emerges on Lakers center Maxi Kleber
Kleber was acquired from Dallas in February as part of the Luka Doncic trade, but he has yet to appear in a regular-season game with the Lakers.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 8
Maxi Kleber Ready For Return To Action
The Los Angeles Lakers have been hit by the injury bug early this season as LeBron James has yet to play while Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves have also missed time.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 7
Lakers Injury Report: Austin Reaves Out, Maxi Kleber Questionable Vs. Hawks
The Los Angeles Lakers are listing guard Austin Reaves (right groin strain) as out for the team’s contest against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night while Maxi Kleber (abdominal muscle strain) has been upgraded to questionable.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 23
JJ Redick Feels For Maxi Kleber But Hopeful It Won’t Be Long Absence
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 Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 21
Maxi Kleber To Be Re-Evaluated In 2 Weeks With Oblique Strain
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / October 21
Lakers’ Maxi Kleber sidelined with oblique strain to start season
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / October 21
Lakers big man out at least two weeks with oblique strain
Maxi Kleber won’t be available when the regular season gets underway.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 17
Maxi Kleber Cleared & Hopes To Play In Preseason Finale
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / July 23
Lakers' Maxi Kleber Mentioned In Major Trade Talk As Mavs Ex Nearly On The Move Again
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 News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 15
Lakers Provide Massive Update on Maxi Kleber Ahead of Playoffs
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / March 1
Latest Injury Update on Center Maxi Kleber Could Change Everything For Lakers
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.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / January 25
Mavericks suffer another cruel injury blow
When it rains, it pours for the Dallas Mavericks.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 28, 2024
Mavs get good news on Maxi Kleber ahead of Game 4
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.
Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / May 4, 2024
Mavericks lose key player for 'significant period of time'
The remainder of the Dallas Mavericks’ playoff run will likely have to come without one important frontcourt piece.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 2, 2024
Maxi Kleber Delivers 'Beautiful Game' for Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 Win vs. Clippers
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 Mavericks News / Yardbarker / May 1, 2024
Watch: Mavericks' Maxi Kleber lights it up from deep vs. Clippers
The Mavericks couldn’t hit a shot in the first half of Game 5. Besides Maxi Kleber, that is.
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