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On YouTubeLos 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 / Silver Screen & Roll / March 31
3 questions the Lakers still need to answer ahead of the playoffs 
There’s still plenty of work to do and things to clear up before the Lakers head into the postseason. When a player with flowing hair hits a game-winning 46-footer against you, a team has only two choices.
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.
The 'Most 30-point games in NBA playoff history' quiz
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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.
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 / 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.
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 19
Mark Williams Breaks Silence on Lakers' Failed Physical Exam
Following the trade of Anthony Davis for Mark Williams, the Lakers knew they needed a new starting center. They needed someone to take over all of the things that Davis could do.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Sporting News / February 19
Lakers predicted to add former 76ers $87 million NBA champion via free agency to fill void at center
The Los Angeles Lakers could reunite with a former NBA champion big man to help out Alex Len and do their best to fill the void left by the failed Mark Williams trade.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 15
Lakers Could Go After All-Star Center This Offseason
After Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams failed his physical and the Los Angeles Lakers opted to rescind his trade, L.A. pivoted, signing 7-footer Alex Len off the buyout market.
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 / BasketballNews.com / February 12
Lakers sign Alex Len to bolster frontcourt depth
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed free-agent center Alex Len, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Aiming to strengthen their frontcourt following recent roster changes, this move comes after the team's attempt to acquire Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets fell through due to a failed physical.
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 Mark Williams trade
At 7-feet and 250 pounds, he at least fills some of the Lakers' needs.
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.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / February 8
Alex Len will be waived by Wizards, sign with Pacers
After acquiring him earlier this week, the Wizards will cut center Alex Len, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). According to Charania, Len intends to sign with the Pacers after he clears waivers.
NBA News / Yardbarker / January 23, 2021
Wizards sign Alex Len, Jordan Bell ahead of matchup with Spurs
The shorthanded Washington Wizards have signed free-agent centers Alex Len and Jordan Bell.
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