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Former Los Angeles Lakers center Alex Len has taken his talents overseas, signing a multi-year deal with Real Madrid, per Michael Scotto. Scotto added Len has an NBA opt-out clause for next season, meaning he could make a return to the NBA if a team comes knocking in the offseason.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / October 29

Alex Len signs for Luka Doncic’s former team after failed LA Lakers spell

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Recent Knicks Center Leaves NBA for Real Madrid

Recently, there’s been a wave of NBA free agents finding new opportunities to play overseas. However, some have avoided that route, in hopes that an opportunity to land on an NBA team would pop up as the early stages of the 2025-2026 NBA season play out.

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New York Knicks News / Hoops Rumors / October 28

Former No. 5 draft pick Alex Len signs abroad after 12 NBA seasons

Longtime NBA big man Alex Len has agreed to a multiyear deal with Real Madrid, per Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype. Len has an NBA opt-out clause for next season in his contract with Real Madrid, Scotto adds.

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New York Knicks News / Field Level Media / October 18

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 veteran who has spent time with the Phoenix Suns, Atlanta Hawks, Sacramento Kings, Toronto Raptors, Washington Wizards and Los Angeles Lakers.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 18

NBA Moves: Sixers, MarJon Beauchamp, Knicks, Alex Len, Timberwolves

The Sixers made their final round of cuts as they set their roster for opening night. According to Kyle Neubeck of PHLY Sports, Philadelphia has waived MarJon Beauchamp, Malcolm Hill, Saint Thomas, and Kennedy Chandler, along with signing and releasing DeAndre Williams.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Rumors / October 18

Knicks waive former No. 5 overall draft pick, two others

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Knicks Recent Signee Looks to Avoid Upcoming Cuts

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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

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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.

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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 / Larry Brown Sports / March 22

Report: Lakers could waive two former lottery picks

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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 / Yardbarker / February 11

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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.