The Indiana Pacers are anticipated to signal Washington Wizards heart Alex Len after Washington waives him and he clears waivers, sources advised 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 taking pictures 53.7% from the sector and a career-low 53.8% on the free throw line.
The Washington Wizards are anticipated to waive heart Alex Len, who plans to signal with the Indiana Pacers upon clearing waivers, sources inform ESPN. In his twelfth NBA season, Len offers frontcourt depth for Pacers. pic.twitter.com/PcpuCpAHkV
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 8, 2025
Len, 31, was chosen fifth total 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 the 2020-21 season.
He went on to signal with the Kings throughout 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 sport whereas taking pictures 51% the ground and 68% on the foul line.
Pacers Intend To Add Len For Frontcourt Depth
Len offers much-needed frontcourt depth for the Pacers.
Myles Turner stays Indiana’s beginning heart, whereas Thomas Bryant continues to be coming off the bench. Nonetheless, Turner suffered a cervical pressure throughout Indiana’s 119-112 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday.
Turner is taken into account “each day” shifting ahead, in response to Dustin Dopirak of the Indianapolis Star.
The Pacers are additionally with out backup heart 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 obtained a top-55 protected 2026 second-round decide from the Raptors.
Indiana intends to signal Len as a way to have the most effective likelihood of returning to the Jap Convention finals this season. The Pacers at the moment sit in fourth place of the East standings with a 29-21 file.
