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The New York Knicks cleaned up entering the final phase of free agency, signing several veterans to join their ranks just two weeks before the commencement of training camp.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 16

Knicks add former first-rounder to their camp roster

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NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 16

Knicks Confirm Several Signings, Plan To Add Alex Len

Having carried just 12 players on their roster since July, the Knicks began officially filling out their 21-man preseason squad on Tuesday. After signing

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 16

Alex Len Signs Training Camp Contract With Knicks

The start of training camp is just around the corner for the Los Angeles Lakers and their roster appears to be just about set. The front office made some significant additions this offseason, notably bringing in Deandre Ayton, Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 15

Knicks work out two former Lakers centers

The Knicks continue to tinker around the periphery of their roster. Per Stefan Bondy of The New York Post, New York recently worked out a pair of free agent former 2024-25 Lakers centers, veteran Alex Len and former L.A.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / July 28

2024-25 Los Angeles Lakers Player Review: Alex Len

The Los Angeles Lakers trading for superstar guard Luka Doncic was a move that completely changed the trajectory of the franchise for the long-term. In the immediate aftermath, it also left the team extremely thin at center as they dealt away Anthony Davis and rescinded a follow-up trade for Mark Williams.

NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / July 26

Former NBA 5th Overall Pick Is Still A Free Agent

Alex Len spent the 2024-25 season playing for the Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Lakers. He finished the year with averages of 1.6 points and 2.1 rebounds per contest while shooting 50.8% from the field and 22.2% from the three-point range in 46 games.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / May 14

Lakers Unlikely To Re-Sign Two Players In 2025 Free Agency

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to part ways with two veterans in the upcoming 2025 NBA free agency period: Markieff Morris and Alex Len. Both players

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / May 10

Rob Pelinka Explains Why Alex Len Remained On Playoff Roster

Although the Los Angeles Lakers swung the most shocking deal in NBA history by acquiring Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks, the deal left them extremely thin in the frontcourt.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / April 16

Lakers Choose Alex Len Over Young Players for Playoff Run

The Lakers will start the postseason as the third seed in the Western Conference. With Luka Doncic and LeBron James healthy, they hope to have a deep playoff run.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / March 28

Report: Lakers Star’s ‘Likely’ $53M Decision Revealed

NBA teams will have plenty to look forward to as the offseason salary cap increases by 10% this summer. Playoff squads will look to fortify their contention status no matter this year’s outcome, and that includes the purple and gold.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / March 22

Lakers expected to waive Cam Reddish, Alex Len

The Lakers are expected to waive both center Alex Len and small forward Cam Reddish, according to NBA insider Jovan Buha of The Athletic. Len, who joined the Lakers mid-season, appeared in eight games and made three starts.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / March 14

Reggie Miller Rips Lakers for Giving Alex Len Significant Minutes

NBA Hall of Famer and one of the greatest three-point shooters of all time, Reggie Miller, has been on the TNT broadcast for two decades. Miller has not only a long but a successful broadcasting career.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 15

Lakers Could Have Reunited with Former Center On Buyout Market Before Adding Alex Len

The Los Angeles Lakers brought in veteran center Alex Len to help bolster their frontcourt. Following a rescinded trade for Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams, Los Angeles was left without any very good options at the center spot.

NBA News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 15

Pacers Notes: Alex Len Breaks Silence, Massive Problem Developing For Indiana, More

Recently, center Alex Len was linked to the Indiana Pacers after he was waived by the Washington Wizards. However, Len instead wound up going to the Los Angeles Lakers after their trade for Mark Williams of the Charlotte Hornets was rescinded.

NBA News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 14

Alex Len Offers More Details Regarding Decision to Spurn Pacers For Lakers

The Indiana Pacers were expected to sign veteran center Alex Len to help bolster their frontcourt but just before he signed with the team, Len changed course.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 13

Alex Len Explains Reason For Signing With Lakers

Following the rescinding of their trade for Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams, the Los Angeles Lakers still had a big need at center with Jaxson Hayes being the only true big on a standard contract.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 13

Alex Len Contract Details

Following the failed trade for Mark Williams, the Los Angeles Lakers managed to find a pivot for their center problem as they waived Christian Wood to make room to sign Alex Len.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 11

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 forward/center Christian Wood.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 11

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NBA News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 10

Pacers No Longer Signing Center Alex Len: Report

The Indiana Pacers made headlines on Monday with their decision to sign former Duke star Jahlil Okafor to a 10-day contract, but they also chose not to sign center Alex Len despite initial reports suggesting the two sides were close to an agreement.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / February 9

Alex Len To Sign With Pacers After Clearing Waivers

The Washington Wizards have placed center Alex Len on waivers, the team announced. But he won’t be on the NBA waiver wire for long. Len, who was acquired by the Wizards earlier this week in a three-team trade, intends to sign with the Indiana Pacers once he clears waivers, per Shams Charania of ESPN.