The Indiana Pacers are anticipated to signal Washington Wizards middle Alex Len after Washington waives him and he clears waivers, sources instructed ESPN’s Shams Charania on Saturday.
Wizards Acquired Alex Len From The Kings This Week
The Wizards acquired Len from the Sacramento Kings in a three-way commerce this week in a deal that concerned Marcus Sensible going from the Memphis Grizzlies to Washington.
In 36 video games (three begins) with the Kings this season, Len averaged 1.4 factors, 1.8 rebounds, and seven.2 minutes per contest whereas capturing 53.7% from the sphere and a career-low 53.8% on the free throw line.
The Washington Wizards are anticipated to waive middle Alex Len, who plans to signal with the Indiana Pacers upon clearing waivers, sources inform ESPN. In his twelfth NBA season, Len supplies frontcourt depth for Pacers. pic.twitter.com/PcpuCpAHkV
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 8, 2025
Len, 31, was chosen fifth general by the Phoenix Suns within the 2013 NBA draft out of the College of Maryland. The 7-footer spent 5 years in Phoenix earlier than taking part in for the Atlanta Hawks, Toronto Raptors, and Wizards from the 2018-19 season by way of the 2020-21 season.
He went on to signal with the Kings through the 2021 offseason and remained in Sacramento previous to his commerce to Washington. The 12-year veteran owns profession averages of 6.7 factors, 5.3 rebounds, and 17.1 minutes per recreation whereas capturing 51% the ground and 68% on the foul line.
Pacers Intend To Add Len For Frontcourt Depth
Len supplies much-needed frontcourt depth for the Pacers.
Myles Turner stays Indiana’s beginning middle, whereas Thomas Bryant remains to be coming off the bench. Nevertheless, Turner suffered a cervical pressure throughout Indiana’s 119-112 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday.
Turner is taken into account “daily” shifting ahead, in line with Dustin Dopirak of the Indianapolis Star.
The Pacers are additionally with out backup middle Isaiah Jackson, who suffered a season-ending Achilles harm in November. As well as, James Wiseman suffered a torn left Achilles tendon in October.
Earlier than the NBA commerce deadline, the Pacers despatched Wiseman and money to the Toronto Raptors. In return, Indiana acquired a top-55 protected 2026 second-round decide from the Raptors.
Indiana intends to signal Len with a view to have the very best likelihood of returning to the Japanese Convention finals this season. The Pacers at the moment sit in fourth place of the East standings with a 29-21 file.
