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Kleber recorded two points (1-2 FG, 0-2 FT), four rebounds, two steals and one assist across 11 minutes during Wednesday's 137-130 victory over Indiana.
With Deandre Ayton (back) sidelined Wednesday, Kleber was able to log his first appearance off the bench since March 8. Kleber had missed some time earlier this month due to a back strain, but he didn't play in a coach's decision in the Lakers' previous game Monday in Detroit before entering the rotation Wednesday.
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Lakers' Maxi Kleber: Available Monday
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Kleber (back) is available for Monday's game against the Pistons.
Kleber will be available to make his first appearance since Mar. 8. He's not guaranteed any minutes, however, as he hasn't been a consistent part of the rotation.
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Lakers' Maxi Kleber: Questionable for Monday
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Kleber (back) is questionable for Monday's game in Detroit.
Kleber was recently able to get in a practice with the Lakers' G League affiliate, and this is the first time he's received the questionable tag since going down with the back issue, so he appears to be on the cusp of a return. That said, he's not a consistent part of the rotation in Los Angeles, so even if he's cleared, he wouldn't be guaranteed minutes.
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Lakers' Maxi Kleber: Not playing Saturday
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Kleber (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Magic.
Kleber has not played since March 8 while rehabbing from a back strain, though he progressed enough in his recovery to participate in Thursday's practice with the G League's South Bay Lakers. His next opportunity to play is Monday against the Pistons, though it's unclear whether he'll join his team toward the tail end of its six-game road trip.
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Lakers' Maxi Kleber: Practices in G League
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Kleber (back) took part in practice Thursday with the G League's South Bay Lakers, Khobi Price of The California Post reports.
Kleber's involvement in practice is his first notable step forward in his recovery from a lumbar strain, which has kept him out of action for just under two weeks. The Lakers are currently in the midst of a six-game road trip, and it's unclear if the veteran big man will rejoin the team for any of the remaining three contests.
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Lakers' Maxi Kleber: Still out with back strain
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Kleber (back) is out for Thursday's game against Miami.
Kleber hasn't played since March 8 due to a lumbar back strain. Even once he moves past the injury, the veteran big man isn't guaranteed a spot in head coach JJ Redick's rotation.
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Lakers' Maxi Kleber: Without timetable for return
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Kleber is expected to miss additional time while recovering from a lumbar injury, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Kleber has already been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against the Bulls, and it sounds as though he's line for at least a few more absences while he tends to a lumbar issue. The 34-year-old can be considered week-to-week until the Lakers have a concrete timetable to share.
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Lakers' Maxi Kleber: Ruled out Thursday
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Kleber (back) is out for Thursday's game against the Bulls, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Kleber was unable to shake his questionable tag for this contest. Jaxson Hayes (back) is also unavailable for the Lakers, meaning Jarred Vanderbilt could see an uptick in minutes Thursday.
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Lakers' Maxi Kleber: Deemed questionable
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Kleber (back) is questionable for Thursday's game against Chicago, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Kleber has been tending to a lumbar back strain recently and has been unavailable in four of the Lakers' last five games. If he can't suit up Thursday, Jaxson Hayes would serve as the top backup to Deandre Ayton.
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Lakers' Maxi Kleber: Won't play Tuesday
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Kleber (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves, Trevor Lane of LakersNation.com reports.
Kleber was an extremely late addition to the injury report and won't suit up Tuesday due to a back strain. His next opportunity to play will come Thursday against Chicago. With the big man sidelined, Jarred Vanderbilt could see a bump in minutes.
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Lakers' Maxi Kleber: Available to play
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Kleber (back) is available for Sunday's game versus the Knicks, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.
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.
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Lakers' Maxi Kleber: Listed as questionable
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Kleber (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Knicks.
Kleber remains day-to-day after two straight absences for the Lakers. His availability (or lack thereof) isn't going to make many waves in fantasy hoops with Deandre Ayton off the injury report.
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Lakers' Maxi Kleber: Out again Friday
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Kleber (back) won't play Friday versus the Pacers.
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.
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Lakers' Maxi Kleber: Not playing Thursday
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Kleber (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Nuggets, Trevor Lane of LakersNation.com reports.
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.
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Lakers' Maxi Kleber: Questionable for Thursday
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Kleber (back) is questionable for Thursday's game in Denver.
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.
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Lakers' Maxi Kleber: Available Tuesday
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Kleber (back) is available for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
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.
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Lakers' Maxi Kleber: Added to injury report
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Kleber is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans with back soreness, per Jovan Buha of The Athletic.
Kleber was a late addition to the Lakers' injury report Tuesday. The veteran center's role has been inconsistent 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.
Kleber is not in the Lakers' starting lineup against the Raptors on Sunday, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
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).
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