ALEX LEN NEWS

Mark Williams' agent says center 'should have been a given an opportunity' to play for Lakers

The agent for Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams says the Los Angeles Lakers should not have failed his client’s physical examination

FEBRUARY 21 • Associated Press

Alex Len turned down $50,000 from Chandler Parsons for his jersey number Chandler Parsons: I got traded to Atlanta in my last year. I offered him $50,000 for his jersey number, 25, and he told me no. So, the dude—...

FEBRUARY 13 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Why the Lakers Signed Alex Len-and What It Says About Their Frontcourt Waiving Christian Wood was less about his talent and more about fit-Len offers the physicality and reliability the Lakers need right now.

FEBRUARY 13 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Available Wednesday Len is available for and will play in Wednesday's game against the Jazz, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Len signed with the Lakers on Tuesday and will be active for Wednesday's contest. He'll compete with Jaxson Hayes and Trey Jemison for center minutes the rest of the season. In 36 appearances with the Kings during 2024-25, Len averaged 1.4 points and 1.8 rebounds across 7.2 minutes.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers pivot to signing free agent center Alex Len after trade falls apart After move to acquire center Mark Williams from the Hornets fell through, the Lakers filled the void by adding 12-year veteran Alex Len.

FEBRUARY 12 • USATODAY.COM

Lakers Release 4-Word Statement After Signing Alex Len The Los Angeles Lakers signed free-agent center Alex Len on Tuesday, the team announced.

FEBRUARY 12 • KANSASCITY.COM

Lakers sign Alex Len, waive Christian Wood to fortify center depth The Lakers signed Alex Len on Tuesday, adding depth to their big man rotation after Jaxson Hayes was...

FEBRUARY 12 • SACBEE.COM

Lakers sign C Alex Len, release Christian Wood The Los Angeles Lakers signed free agent Alex Len on Tuesday to fill a roster spot at center.In a corresponding move, the Lakers waived forw...

FEBRUARY 12 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Lakers sign Alex Len to address center void The Los Angeles Lakers signed free agent Alex Len on Tuesday to fill a roster spot at center.In a corresponding move, the Lakers waived forw...

FEBRUARY 12 • SACBEE.COM

Lakers sign free-agent center Alex Len to bolster frontcourt depth after failed trade

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed veteran free-agent center Alex Len to bolster their frontcourt depth after their failed attempt to acquire Charlotte center Mark Williams

FEBRUARY 12 • Associated Press

Lakers sign veteran center Alex Len | NBA.com Los Angeles adds the 31-year-old big and waives forward/center Christian Wood.

FEBRUARY 11 • NBA.COM

Lakers to Sign Center Alex Len After Failed Trade for Mark Williams The seven-foot player was going to sign with the Indiana Pacers before the Lakers showed interest.

FEBRUARY 11 • SI.COM

Set to sign with Lakers Shams Charania of ESPN reported Tuesday that Len will sign with the Lakers.

Impact Len signed a one-year, $3.31 million deal with the Kings in July of 2024, but he only played 7.2 minutes per game while serving in a rotational role at center. He was traded by Sacramento last Thursday to Washington and was subsequently waived. Earlier reports indicated that he would ink a deal with the Pacers for the rest of the season, but Len will instead head to Los Angeles to play alongside LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. With the Lakers' trade for Mark Williams being rescinded Saturday, Len should see some meaningful minutes off the bench as the backup center behind Jaxson Hayes.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Won't sign with Indiana The Pacers will not sign Len to a deal, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Len was expected to sign a one-year pact with the Pacers upon clearing waivers; however, he will remain a free agent for the time being. The big man was traded from the Kings to the Wizards before having been waived by Washington on Saturday. The 31-year-old is a candidate to latch on with a team lacking depth in the frontcourt.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Won't sign with Indiana The Pacers will not sign Len to a deal, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Len was expected to sign a one-year pact with the Pacers upon clearing waivers; however, he will remain a free agent for the time being. The big man was traded from the Kings to the Wizards before having been waived by Washington on Saturday. The 31-year-old will likely be a candidate to latch on with a team lacking depth in the frontcourt.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Washington hosts San Antonio on 9-game home slide

Washington comes into a matchup with San Antonio after losing nine straight home games

FEBRUARY 9 • Associated Press

Set to be waived, sign with Pacers Len is set to be waived by the Wizards on Saturday and is expected to sign with the Pacers, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Len was part of a three-team trade Thursday that saw him being sent from the Kings to the Wizards. Len could still be claimed off waivers by another team, but assuming he isn't he intends to join Indiana to serve as a depth center behind Myles Turner (neck) and Thomas Bryant. Len didn't see much playing time off the Kings' bench, averaging 1.4 points and 1.8 rebounds over 7.2 minutes per game before being traded.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Poole leads Washington against Atlanta after 45-point outing

Washington plays the Atlanta Hawks after Jordan Poole scored 45 points in the Washington Wizards' 134-124 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers

FEBRUARY 8 • Associated Press

Won't play Friday Len (recently traded) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact Len will have to wait to make his Wizards debut after having been traded to Washington on Thursday. The big man will likely compete for playing time off the bench behind rookie center Alex Sarr (ankle), and Len's next chance to feature will come Saturday against the Hawks.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Wizards add Marcus Smart and a 1st-round pick in a 3-team deal with Memphis and Sacramento

The Washington Wizards have acquired guard Marcus Smart and a 2025 protected first-round pick from the Memphis Grizzlies as part of a three-team trade with Sacramento

FEBRUARY 7 • Associated Press

Landing with Washington The Wizards are acquiring Len from the Kings as part of the three-team trade centered around Marcus Smart, NBA reporter Marc Stein reports.

Impact With the Wizards also dealing Jonas Valanciunas and Marvin Bagley ahead of Thursday's deadline, Len is set to compete with Richaun Holmes and Tristan Vukcevic for backup center minutes behind rookie Alex Sarr (ankle). Len played just 7.2 minutes per game over 36 appearances (three starts) with Sacramento this season, however, so his addition is unlikely to cause major waves in Washington's rotation.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to score in victory Len produced one rebound across five minutes during Monday's 110-96 win over the Nets.

Impact Len failed to score for the third straight game, continuing what has been another disappointing season. At this point, he is not an every-night part of the rotation, having played a combined 14 minutes in the past four games. With averages of just 1.6 points and 1.9 rebounds, the outlook is far from positive.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Won't start Saturday Len is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Interim head coach Doug Christie announced he won't change the starting lineup for his debut, so Len will head back to the bench due to the return of Domantas Sabonis (illness). Len is averaging 7.2 minutes per game across 23 games (three starts), so he's not likely to affect many fantasy decisions regardless of his role.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moving into starting five Len will start Thursday's game against the Pistons at center, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Impact Len will enter the starting lineup for the third time with season while Domantas Sabonis (illness) sits out Thursday evening. Len's last start dates back to Nov. 18 against the Hawks, logging two points, three rebounds, one assist and three blocks over 17 minutes.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in rotation Friday Len totaled two points (1-2 FG) and one assist in four minutes during Friday's 140-113 win over the Spurs.

Impact Len was back in the rotation, albeit for just four minutes. Domantas Sabonis was forced to the locker room with a facial injury, meaning Len was called upon early in the piece. Sabonis was able to return to the court quite quickly, bringing Len's night to an end. Given he has played a total of just 15 minutes in the past two weeks, it is clear Len is on the outside looking in when it comes to regular rotation minutes.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE