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NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / January 25
Mavericks Give Video Tribute in Former Fan-Favorite's First Game Back With Lakers
The Dallas Mavericks hosted the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night, and all of the headlines revolved around Luka Doncic returning to Dallas, which makes sense.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 18
Maxi Kleber Believes NBA Playing In Germany Is Big For Basketball
On Thursday, the NBA played its first-ever regular season game in Berlin, Germany. The Orlando Magic faced off against the Memphis Grizzlies in a thrilling game that the Magic ultimately won.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 2
Lakers’ unexpected leader emerges amid fluctuating role
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers have battled a wave of injury issues through the first couple of months of the regular season, resulting in fluctuating roles for some of the players on the roster.
The 'NBA active 40-point game leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players with at least 10 40-point games in their career can you name in five minutes?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 17
Lakers Injury Report: Deandre Ayton & Austin Reaves Out, Gabe Vincent Questionable, Maxi Kleber Probable Vs. Jazz
The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for Thursday’s road game against the Utah Jazz and Deandre Ayton (left elbow soreness) and Austin Reaves (left calf strain) are listed as out while Maxi Kleber (lumbar muscle strain) is probable and Gabe Vincent (low back soreness) is questionable.
The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers
Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.
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 / 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 / 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 / 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 / Lakers Nation / October 1
Maxi Kleber To Get MRI After Tweaking Quad
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 News / Lakers Nation / October 1
Lakers Media Day: Maxi Kleber Feels ‘Fully Healthy’ From Foot Injury
One of the bigger unknowns on this Los Angeles Lakers roster is big man Maxi Kleber. Coming over from the Dallas Mavericks in the Luka Doncic trade, Kleber missed basically the entire season due to a right foot fracture, only getting cleared before the Lakers’ final playoff game in which he played five minutes.
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 / April 4
Lakers Provide Major Injury Update on Maxi Kleber as Playoffs Approach
The Los Angeles Lakers have been reaping the benefits of the Luka Doncic trade for quite a while. He is one of the most dynamic offensive players in the NBA, and he gives them a new dimension.
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, 2025
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 27, 2024
Key Mavericks player on verge of surprise return from injury
The Mavericks are one win away from the NBA Finals, and they may be about to get some significant help as they try to close out the Timberwolves.
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.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / February 14, 2024
Mavs’ Maxi Kleber Providing Crucial Versatility During Winning Streak
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks enter Wednesday's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on a five-game winning streak, with Maxi Kleber's production as a
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