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LA Lakers signing made a disastrous choice to ‘play for a championship’, he’s just missed out on the NBA Finals

The LA Lakers made a desperate addition to add to their roster late in the season. It did not work out. After landing Luka Doncic back in early February in a surprise move, the LA Lakers attempted to trade for a center to pair with him.

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.

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An NBA player has come off of the bench to score 20 or more points in a Finals game on 41 occasions in league history. How many of the players to do it can you name in six minutes?

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Hardwood Heroics / May 3

'Loyalty Hard To Come By These Days': LeBron James, Lakers Gets Swiped By Former Center Waived For Alex Len

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers suffered a 1-4 upset against the Minnesota Timberwolves, ending hopes for a deep run. On Thursday, former Lakers center Christian Wood spoke out about his former team.

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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / March 22

Report: Lakers could waive two former lottery picks

As they continue to get healthier, the Lakers may no longer have a need for two former high picks.

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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 / Athlon Sports / March 13

Reggie Miller Shreds Lakers Center’s Effort in On-Air Rant

NBA analyst and Hall of Famer Reggie Miller did not hold back when criticizing Los Angeles Lakers center Alex Len during the team’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / March 13

NBA Legend Sends Harsh Message to Lakers Center During Bucks Loss

There's no doubt that the Los Angeles Lakers got better after shockingly acquiring Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks at the trade deadline. However, they gave up Anthony Davis and rescinded the Mark Williams trade, leaving a hole at center.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / March 4

Lakers notes: Doncic, Redick, Goodwin, Jemison, Reddish, Len

Facing the Clippers on Friday and Sunday for the first times since his Mavericks eliminated them from the playoffs last spring, Luka Doncic picked up right where he left off, leading the Lakers to a pair of hard-fought victories over their Los Angeles rivals.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / March 1

Lakers Could Look to Release Forward to Optimize Roster Before Postseason

The Los Angeles Lakers are on a roll. They've won five games in a row, 17 of their last 21, and are within striking distance to the No. 2 seed in the loaded Western Conference.

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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 14

Alex Len Reveals Why He Turned Down Pacers to Join Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers were in desperate need of a big man after they traded Anthony Davis. Davis and Max Christie were sent to the Mavericks in exchange for Luka Doncic, among other things.

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

Lakers add former top-five draft pick after botched trade

Lakers add former top-five draft pick after botched Mark Williams trade

At 7-feet and 250 pounds, he at least fills some of the Lakers' needs.

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NBA News / Hoops Rumors / February 11

Alex Len not signing with Pacers

Veteran center Alex Len won’t be signing with the Pacers after all, league sources confirm to Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star. Len, who was traded from Sacramento to Washington at the trade deadline, was cut by the Wizards on Saturday, with reporting at the time indicating that he planned to sign with Indiana after clearing waivers.

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.