ALEX LEN NEWS

Back to bench for playoff opener Len is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 against the Timberwolves on Saturday, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact The Lakers rested most of their regulars for the regular-season finale against the Trail Blazers on April 13, so Len got the start at center, but that won't be the case for this postseason opener. Jaxson Hayes will start at center, meaning Len will be limited to a secondary role off the bench.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Trail Blazers end season with 109-81 win over short-handed playoff-bound Lakers

Dalano Banton scored 23 points and the Portland Trail Blazers ended the season with a 109-81 victory over the playoff-bound Los Angeles Lakers, playing without Luka Doncic and LeBr...

APRIL 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will start vs. Portland Len will be in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Len will be a starter for the seventh time this season on Sunday. The veteran big man has averaged 2.0 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game, shooting 45.5 percent from the floor in the first unit this season.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Will start vs. Portland Len will be in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Len will be a starter for the seventh time this season on Sunday. The veteran big man has averaged 2.0 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game, shooting 45.5 percent from the floor in the first unit this season.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers to waive Cam Reddish, Alex Len? Currently, the LA Lakers have three players on two-way contracts: Jordan Goodwin, Trey Jemison III, and Christian Koloko. However, according...

MARCH 22 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Nears double-double in defeat Len logged 10 points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-4 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and one steal across 17 minutes during Thursday's 118-89 loss to the Bucks.

Impact Len stepped into the rotation after recording a DNP via coach's decision in each of the club's last three outings. The big man nearly recorded a double-double and was efficient in the blowout loss. However, Len is unlikely to stick around in the rotation whenever Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) and Jarred Vanderbilt (groin) return.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to bench Len won't start Sunday's game against the Suns, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact With Jaxson Hayes (knee) sidelined, Len drew three straight starts but failed to make an impact, totaling four points, 10 rebounds and four assists in 44 minutes. Len wasn't part of the regular rotation before Hayes' injury, but the former should have a role Sunday, as Trey Jemison (illness) is sidelined.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Reggie Miller Ripped Alex Len's Defense During Lakers' Loss vs. Bucks Alex Len’s defensive effort was called out by Reggie Miller on the TNT broadcast of Lakers-Bucks.

MARCH 14 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Reggie Miller Shreds Lakers Center's Effort in On-Air Rant Reggie Miller torches Alex Len’s effort in brutal on-air rant.

MARCH 14 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Bucks withstand Doncic's 45-point effort and end 3-game skid with 126-106 victory over Lakers

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 24 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists as the Milwaukee Bucks snapped a three-game skid with a 126-106 victory over the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers o...

MARCH 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lakers' James, Hachimura, Hayes fly back to California for treatment and will miss rest of road trip

LeBron James flew back to California for treatment on his left groin strain and will miss the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers’ four-game trip

MARCH 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fails to score in start Len closed with zero points (0-1 FG), two rebounds, two assists and one block in 13 minutes during Monday's 111-108 loss to the Nets.

Impact Len moved into the starting lineup, replacing Jaxson Hayes who was ruled out with a knee injury. Despite the promotion, Len offered very little in terms of tangible production, failing to score for the fourth consecutive game. Having suited up only twice in the past eight games, Len's role appears to be on a knifes edge, typically resulting in very little playing time, if any.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Nets snap 7-game skid by beating Lakers 111-108 in first game since LeBron James' groin injury

Noah Clowney scored 19 points and the Brooklyn Nets beat Los Angeles 111-108 in the Lakers’ first game since losing LeBron James to a strained left groin

MARCH 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting sans Hayes Len will start in Monday's game against Brooklyn, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

Impact The veteran big man will supplant Jarred Vanderbilt in the starting five due to Jaxson Hayes (knee) being sidelined. Vanderbilt drew the start at center during Saturday's loss to Boston, though Len will join the first unit against the Nets after receiving a DNP via coach's decision in each of the Lakers' last two outings.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Luka, Lakers frustrated with officiating and themselves in a rough first game without LeBron James

LeBron James was frustrated by his own play and angry at the officiating after the Lakers lost 111-108 to the Brooklyn Nets without LeBron James

MARCH 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enters rotation in win Len supplied one rebound across three minutes during Saturday's 123-100 win over the Nuggets.

Impact Len was back in the rotation, albeit for a short stint during garbage time. After playing 22 minutes in his first appearance for the Lakers, Len has since faded into obscurity. At this point, it appears he will only be used in emergencies or when the opponent is of a sizeable nature.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

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