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Lakers’ Maxi Kleber Scheduled for MRI After Quad Tweak at Practice

The stretch big had just declared full recovery from a foot fracture, targeting preseason games to regain rhythm.

Sep 29, 2025; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Maxi Kleber (14) during media day at UCLA Health Training Center.
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  • Head coach JJ Redick said Kleber tweaked his quad during conditioning, sat out as a precaution, and is set for an MRI.
  • Redick added the hope is the issue is not serious, with the team awaiting imaging results for clarity.
  • Earlier in the day, Kleber said he felt fully healthy from the right foot fracture that cost him nearly all of last season.
  • Kleber has not played a competitive game since Jan. 25 and planned to use the preseason to rebuild in-game rhythm.
  • With Kleber sidelined for now, Deandre Ayton, Jaxson Hayes and Christian Koloko are expected to see additional center reps in practices and preseason action.