The LA Lakers are reluctant to waive Alex Len because they want to avoid admitting a mistake, see no better alternatives currently available, and may plan to wait until the end of the season to make a decision.
Los Angeles Lakers center Alex Len has struggled to make an impact since signing with the team on February 11.
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Despite averaging just 1.4 points and 1.8 rebounds in 10.6 minutes per game across five appearances, the LA Lakers have yet to waive him. According to The Athletic's Jovan Buha, there are three main reasons for this.
"One, I do think there's an element of the Lakers just don't want to admit they made the mistake yet," Buha noted on his latest podcast. "Two, I don't think there's a better alternative right now. ... Maybe they would just cut line, but right now, if there was like this great option on in free agency, I think they would go for that, but I think for now they're just kind of riding that out.
"Then three, I think the thing is they're just gonna wave him at the end of the season," Buha went on to say. "That would be when that happens."
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With starting center Jaxson Hayes sidelined due to a right knee injury, Len started and played 13 minutes in Monday's 111-108 loss to the Brooklyn Nets but went scoreless.
Buha has earlier reported that the Lakers are expected to waive at least one player -- likely Cam Reddish or Len -- to clear a roster spot for two-way guard Jordan Goodwin.
If they decide to convert big man Trey Jamison III to a standard contract, Len is expected to be the odd man out.
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