The Lakers recognize the strength of German inside veterans. They will not consider trading him for the time being?

According to The Athletic's Los Angeles Lakers reporter Dan Woike, the Lakers currently have no idea of ​​trading inside veteran Maxi Kleber. Woike said: As for the current situation, the Lakers are still very optimistic about the value of Maxi Cleber as a space insider. He is gradually recovering from foot surgery in January this year, and his recovery is also good. He can provide more options for the team's center position on the court, and his versatility on the court can also add some new vitality to the team.

Kleber was sent to the Lakers by the Dallas Mavericks in the mid-season signing deal involving Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis. Before joining the Lakers, Kleber played 34 times in the NBA regular season last season, with averaging 18.7 minutes per game, with averaging 3 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.3 steals, and 0.5 blocks per game, 0.7 turnovers and 1.9 fouls, with a shooting percentage of 38.5%, a three-point shooting percentage of 26.5%, and a free throw shooting percentage of 76.2%. After joining the Lakers, due to injuries, Kleber has never been able to get a chance to play in the NBA regular season. In the playoffs, in the G5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves series, Kleber finally completed his comeback. He shot 0 of 1 from 1, 0 of 1 from outside the three-point line, 2 of 2 free throws, scored 2 points, and 1 turnover and 1 foul.

Kleber's performance last season was very disappointing. His performance when he played for the Mavericks in the regular season was a mess. His scoring ability and shooting ability were unable to be played. His offensive efficiency was very poor, his three-point shooting percentage was terrible, and his shortcomings in movement speed and athletic ability on the defensive end were also visible to the naked eye. He was also easy to receive key targets from his opponents on the defensive end. Maybe it was because the performance was indeed very bad, and Kleber's market conditions were not ideal. If it weren't for Doncic's deal, it would be difficult for the Mavericks to take him.

It is worth mentioning that next season is Kleber's contract year, and his contract will expire next summer, and his salary will be $11 million next season. Although this contract is a premium contract that is visible to the naked eye, considering that this contract is about to expire, it is also a breeze for the Lakers to clear him out. Obviously, the Lakers still have room for improvement in many positions, and Kleber really does not have enough ability to provide help and support to the team. Therefore, Woike's news may be just a smoke bomb released from the Lakers. The Lakers are trying to find ways to increase the trading value of Kleber, and they also chose to release similar news at this stage?