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Hapoel Tel Aviv Eyes Former NBA Forward Maxi Kleber to Strengthen Frontcourt
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By אפרת עמורבן
First reported by Walla · Jul 25, 2026
What happened
Hapoel Tel Aviv is considering signing German forward-center Maxi Kleber, who played eight NBA seasons including last year with the Lakers, to strengthen its frontcourt for the upcoming season under coach Dimitris Itoudis.
- 01Hapoel Tel Aviv plans to add Maxi Kleber to strengthen its frontcourt for next season.
- 02Kleber is a 34-year-old German forward-center with NBA experience.
- 03He played last season with the Los Angeles Lakers and eight seasons with Dallas Mavericks.
- 04Kleber started his career in Germany and Spain before joining the NBA in 2017.
- 05He has career NBA averages of 6 points and 4.2 rebounds over 531 games.
- 06Kleber averaged 9 points and 5.3 rebounds in his second season with Bayern Munich.
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YnetCenter · HebrewJul 26, 2026
Hapoel Tel Aviv Eyes Former NBA Forward Maxi Kleber to Strengthen Frontcourt
MakoCenter · HebrewJul 26, 2026
German Forward Maxi Kleber Considered by Hapoel Tel Aviv for New Season
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