Alex Len, the towering 7-footer, has made a surprising pivot in his free agency journey by choosing to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers instead of the Indiana Pacers. This change of heart came after the Lakers altered their plans and opened up a spot for Len by waiving Christian Wood, who was still recovering from knee surgery. Len, at 31 years old and in his 12th NBA season, brings valuable depth to the Lakers' front line alongside Jaxson Hayes.
The Lakers' move to snag Len adds another experienced big man to their roster, addressing a need for reinforcement in the center position. Len, who recently played for the Sacramento Kings before a brief stop with the Washington Wizards, offers a wealth of NBA experience with career averages of 6.7 points and 5.3 rebounds per game. His signing with the Lakers injects new energy into a team seeking to solidify their frontcourt rotation as they gear up for the challenges of the season ahead.