Real Madrid signs veteran NBA center Alex Len
Real Madrid says it has agreed to sign veteran NBA center Alex Len to a contract until June 2027OCTOBER 30 • Associated Press
ALEX LEN
Former Lakers nightmare just became another team's problem Alex Len is heading overseas to join Real Madrid.
OCTOBER 29 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM
Heading overseas Len signed a multi-year contract with Spain's Real Madrid on Tuesday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Impact Len will head to the EuroLeague after being waived by the Knicks in mid-October. The big man appeared in 46 regular-season outings (seven starts) between the Lakers and Kings in 2024-25, during which he averaged just 1.6 points and 2.1 rebounds across 8.3 minutes per contest.
OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Deadspin | Knicks waive C Alex Len, G Garrison Mathews and F Matt Ryan Deadspin | Knicks waive C Alex Len, G Garrison Mathews and F Matt Ryan
OCTOBER 19 • DEADSPIN.COM
Knicks waive C Alex Len, G Garrison Mathews and F Matt Ryan The New York Knicks waived center Alex Len, guard Garrison Mathews and forward Matt Ryan, the team announced Saturday.Len is a 12-year NBA v...
OCTOBER 18 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Logs six minutes in win Len tallied five points (1-1 FG, 3-4 FT) and two rebounds across six minutes during Thursday's 99-84 win over the 76ers.
Impact Len made an impression during his first preseason game with his new squad. He scored five points in six minutes off the bench, hitting his only field-goal attempt and doing the rest of the work at the free-throw line. The veteran big man is trying to earn a roster spot after a disappointing short stint with the Lakers at the end of the 2024-25 campaign.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Joins Knicks for camp Len signed a training camp deal with the Knicks on Tuesday, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.
Impact The Knicks are going to have some serious competition for roster spots at training camp, having recently signed Malcolm Brogdon, Landry Shamet and Garrison Mathews. Plus, the team will be working out Dennis Smith this week. Len split his time between the Kings and Lakers last regular season, posting combined averages of 1.6 points and 2.1 rebounds in 8.3 minutes per game.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Lakers 2024-25 season player grades: Alex Len A look back at how center Alex Len did this season with the Lakers.
MAY 21 • USATODAY.COM
Logs career-low 1.6 PPG in 2024-25 Len finished the 2024-25 campaign with averages of 1.6 points, 2.1 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 0.5 blocks across 8.3 minutes per game over 46 regular-season appearances (seven starts...
Impact Len played only four minutes in two appearances during the Lakers' 4-1 first-round series loss to Minnesota, racking up four rebounds. The 31-year-old big man began the season with Sacramento but was traded to the Wizards and subsequently waived in February. However, he signed a one-year pact with the Lakers in the same month, where he averaged 2.2 points, 3.1 rebounds and 0.8 assists across 12.2 minutes per game in 10 appearances (four starts). Len is set to become an unrestricted free agent ahead of the 2025-26 season and could be an option for teams seeking additional frontcourt depth.
MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Back to bench for playoff opener Len is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 against the Timberwolves on Saturday, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact The Lakers rested most of their regulars for the regular-season finale against the Trail Blazers on April 13, so Len got the start at center, but that won't be the case for this postseason opener. Jaxson Hayes will start at center, meaning Len will be limited to a secondary role off the bench.
APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE
Trail Blazers end season with 109-81 win over short-handed playoff-bound Lakers
Dalano Banton scored 23 points and the Portland Trail Blazers ended the season with a 109-81 victory over the playoff-bound Los Angeles Lakers, playing without Luka Doncic and LeBr...APRIL 13 • Associated Press
Will start vs. Portland Len will be in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Impact Len will be a starter for the seventh time this season on Sunday. The veteran big man has averaged 2.0 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game, shooting 45.5 percent from the floor in the first unit this season.
APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE
Will start vs. Portland Len will be in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Impact Len will be a starter for the seventh time this season on Sunday. The veteran big man has averaged 2.0 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game, shooting 45.5 percent from the floor in the first unit this season.
APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE
Lakers to waive Cam Reddish, Alex Len? Currently, the LA Lakers have three players on two-way contracts: Jordan Goodwin, Trey Jemison III, and Christian Koloko. However, according...
MARCH 22 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
Nears double-double in defeat Len logged 10 points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-4 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and one steal across 17 minutes during Thursday's 118-89 loss to the Bucks.
Impact Len stepped into the rotation after recording a DNP via coach's decision in each of the club's last three outings. The big man nearly recorded a double-double and was efficient in the blowout loss. However, Len is unlikely to stick around in the rotation whenever Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) and Jarred Vanderbilt (groin) return.
MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE
Retreats to bench Len won't start Sunday's game against the Suns, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact With Jaxson Hayes (knee) sidelined, Len drew three straight starts but failed to make an impact, totaling four points, 10 rebounds and four assists in 44 minutes. Len wasn't part of the regular rotation before Hayes' injury, but the former should have a role Sunday, as Trey Jemison (illness) is sidelined.
MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE
Reggie Miller Ripped Alex Len's Defense During Lakers' Loss vs. Bucks Alex Len’s defensive effort was called out by Reggie Miller on the TNT broadcast of Lakers-Bucks.
MARCH 14 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Reggie Miller Shreds Lakers Center's Effort in On-Air Rant Reggie Miller torches Alex Len’s effort in brutal on-air rant.
MARCH 14 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Bucks withstand Doncic's 45-point effort and end 3-game skid with 126-106 victory over Lakers
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 24 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists as the Milwaukee Bucks snapped a three-game skid with a 126-106 victory over the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers o...MARCH 14 • Associated Press
Lakers' James, Hachimura, Hayes fly back to California for treatment and will miss rest of road trip
LeBron James flew back to California for treatment on his left groin strain and will miss the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers’ four-game tripMARCH 13 • Associated Press
Fails to score in start Len closed with zero points (0-1 FG), two rebounds, two assists and one block in 13 minutes during Monday's 111-108 loss to the Nets.
Impact Len moved into the starting lineup, replacing Jaxson Hayes who was ruled out with a knee injury. Despite the promotion, Len offered very little in terms of tangible production, failing to score for the fourth consecutive game. Having suited up only twice in the past eight games, Len's role appears to be on a knifes edge, typically resulting in very little playing time, if any.
MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE
Nets snap 7-game skid by beating Lakers 111-108 in first game since LeBron James' groin injury
Noah Clowney scored 19 points and the Brooklyn Nets beat Los Angeles 111-108 in the Lakers’ first game since losing LeBron James to a strained left groinMARCH 11 • Associated Press
Starting sans Hayes Len will start in Monday's game against Brooklyn, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
Impact The veteran big man will supplant Jarred Vanderbilt in the starting five due to Jaxson Hayes (knee) being sidelined. Vanderbilt drew the start at center during Saturday's loss to Boston, though Len will join the first unit against the Nets after receiving a DNP via coach's decision in each of the Lakers' last two outings.
MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE
Luka, Lakers frustrated with officiating and themselves in a rough first game without LeBron James
LeBron James was frustrated by his own play and angry at the officiating after the Lakers lost 111-108 to the Brooklyn Nets without LeBron JamesMARCH 10 • Associated Press
Enters rotation in win Len supplied one rebound across three minutes during Saturday's 123-100 win over the Nuggets.
Impact Len was back in the rotation, albeit for a short stint during garbage time. After playing 22 minutes in his first appearance for the Lakers, Len has since faded into obscurity. At this point, it appears he will only be used in emergencies or when the opponent is of a sizeable nature.
FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE
