Maxi

Kleber

Already without Austin Reaves, the Lakers won’t have Luka Dončić, Deandre Ayton or Jaxson Hayes for Saturday’s game, either. Vincent and Kleber move into the starting lineup, but neither should be viewed as a must-stream option. Of the two, Vincent offers the higher ceiling for managers who may be desperate to plug someone into their lineups.

With Jaxson Hayes already out, the Lakers could ill afford not to have their starting center available for Saturday’s game. Unfortunately, Ayton will not be able to play against the Trail Blazers. Jarred Vanderbilt may move into the starting lineup, and there will also be a need for rotation minutes from Maxi Kleber and even Drew Timme.

Hayes will miss a third consecutive game, once again leaving the Lakers shorthanded in the post. With Deandre Ayton (knee) still questionable, JJ Redick could be without both of his rotation centers. If so, Maxi Kleber and possibly even Drew Timme would be forced to play rotation minutes.

No surprise here, as Kleber was listed as probable on Wednesday. Deandre Ayton (elbow) has been ruled out, but Jaxson Hayes and Jarred Vanderbilt will be the most likely beneficiaries from a fantasy standpoint. Kleber could see some run off the bench, but it likely won’t amount to much production for fantasy managers.

Even with Deandre Ayton (elbow) ruled out, Kleber is unlikely to get the run needed to affect fantasy basketball if he plays on Thursday. Leave him on the waiver wire.

Kleber will be inactive for a third straight game as he deals with a lumbar muscle strain. His continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as he is usually on the back end of the Lakers’ rotation when available.

Kleber was initially listed as questionable with a back injury. The 33-year-old power forward is set to miss the contest, but his absence doesn’t significantly impact fantasy basketball.

Kleber’s role has been minimal when the rest of the roster is healthy, which is the case for Wednesday’s game. His absence won’t have much of an impact on the rest of the rotation.

Injured during the first half of Sunday’s win over the Jazz, Ayton will not play on Tuesday. Jaxson Hayes should enter the starting lineup, with Maxi Kleber sliding into the backup center role. With only three games on Tuesday’s schedule, Hayes is worth the risk in deeper leagues.

Ayton suffered a knee contusion during the first half of Sunday’s game and was not on the floor to begin the third quarter. Just before the start of the fourth, the Lakers announced that he would not return. Jaxson Hayes started the third quarter, with Maxi Kleber entering the rotation when he needed a break. That will likely be the rotation if Ayton can’t play in Tuesday’s game against the Clippers.