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Kleber out at least 2 weeks with oblique strain
The Lakers will open the season missing some frontcourt depth as backup big man Maxi Kleber has an oblique strain and will be reevaluated in approximately two weeks.
Pacers extend Nesmith on 2-year, $40.4M deal
Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith agreed to a two-year, $40.4 million contract extension with the franchise through the 2028-29 season.
Introducing ESPN’s Basketball Power Index for 2025-2026: Predictions for 23 NBA teams
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NBA award winners to don honorable jersey patches in 2025-26 season debut
Players will have their respective trophy icons sown above the Nike swoosh on the front of their uniform.
Kleber out at least 2 weeks with oblique strain
The Lakers will open the season missing some frontcourt depth as backup big man Maxi Kleber has an oblique strain and will be reevaluated in approximately two weeks. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Kleber out at least 2 weeks with oblique strain
