Len was waived by the Wizards after a deadline trade and it initially seemed like he would be joining the Pacers

Waiving Christian Wood was less about his talent and more about fit—Len offers the physicality and reliability the Lakers need right now.

Alex Len was thrown into the deep end on Wednesday night, playing his first game with the Los Angeles Lakers just days after being signed to the team. He scored only four points, seven rebounds, and two assists during his 22 minutes on the floor and obviously has some adjusting to do.