After the Alex Len disaster debut, here are the three centers to monitor in the buyout market. The post 3 Centers Better Than ‘Washed’ Alex Len Floated as Lakers’ Buyout Candidates appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Alex Len’s Los Angeles Lakers debut was met with a measured response from head coach JJ Redick, who acknowledged the challenges the veteran center faced stepping into a difficult situation.

Lakers veteran center Alex Len was thought to be on his way to signing with the Pacers after being waived by the Wizards, but he changed his mind.

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. Los Angeles tried to trade for Mark Williams but ultimately decided to fail his physical.

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.