Los Angeles Lakers forward Maxi Kleber will undergo an MRI on Wednesday after suffering a quad injury during training camp.
Head coach JJ Redick confirmed the setback as the Lakers continued preparations for the 2025-26 NBA season. Dan Woike of The Athletic reported on X, formerly known as Twitter, that the hope is the injury is not serious.
“Maxi Kleber suffered a quad injury yesterday and will receive a MRI later this afternoon, JJ Redick says. Hope is that it isn’t serious,” Woike posted.
Kleber, 33, is entering his first full season with Los Angeles after joining the team in February. He was included in the midseason trade package that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick.
Lakers await MRI results on Maxi Kleber’s quad injury ahead of season opener.
The German forward spent much of last season recovering from a broken foot. He appeared in 34 games for the Dallas Mavericks before the trade, averaging three points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 18.7 minutes per contest while shooting 38.5% from the field.
Following the trade, Kleber saw limited action in Los Angeles. He played just once for the Lakers, logging five minutes in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Kleber scored two points in the loss that ended the Lakers’ season.
The Lakers are monitoring his health closely as they look to establish frontcourt depth alongside LeBron James and Luka Doncic. Kleber has been valued throughout his career for his defensive versatility and floor-spacing ability as a big man.
Los Angeles will open the regular season on Oct. 21 against the Golden State Warriors. The results of Kleber’s MRI are expected to provide clarity on his availability for the start of the campaign.
