The Lakers knew they had a problem, and they’re were not ignoring it. Before the Lakers-Jazz game, Rob Pelinka spoke out, making it clear the front office is working on a solution after the trade mishap at center. Their trade for Mark Williams fell apart when team doctors flagged his physical, leaving them with a roster hole and, even worse, a frontcourt that was way too thin.
So, they moved fast. On Tuesday, L.A. picked up seven-footer Alex Len after he cleared waivers. At 31, he’s not some flashy signing, but he’s exactly what they needed—a big body who can rebound and hold his own against teams like the Nuggets and Mavericks.
Of course, that meant someone had to go. Christian Wood, who hadn’t played a single minute this season due to injury, was the odd man out. The Lakers waived him to make space, and just like that, Len became their new option in the paint for the playoff push.
Reacting to this news Wood tweeted, “Progressing.. I’ll be back soon .”. Tough break for the 29-yo forward. If the Lakers lock in Len on a veteran minimum, they’ve got some interesting moves they can make. One option? Waiving a player to clear space and upgrading Jordan Goodwin,Christian Koloko, or Trey Jemison III to a full NBA contract so they can suit up for the playoffs. Or, they could go a different route and bring in a fresh free agent. Either way, L.A. isn’t out of options just yet.
This is a developing story…
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