Center Alex Len didn't remain in the free agent market for a long-time. Despite being waived by the Toronto Raptors, Len is back with an NBA organization.
The Athletic's Shams Charania reported the 27 year-old has agreed to a one-year deal with the Washington Wizards.
Free agent center Alex Len has agreed to a one-year deal with the Washington Wizards, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. After clearing waivers, Len had multiple suitors and chose opportunity with Wizards, who needed depth in frontcourt.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 22, 2021
This season, he appeared in seven games (two starts) with the Raptors, averaging 2.3 points, 1.6 rebounds while playing 10.8 minutes per contest.
Len is expected to play big minutes for Washington, considering the team's starting center Thomas Bryant is out for the remained for the 2020-21 season due to a torn ACL.
Moritz Wagner and Len will rotate in the starting center position.
The Ukraine-Native, who was the fifth pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, is currently in his eighth NBA season.