Len is starting Monday's game against the Hawks, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
Len will join the first unit for the second time in three games while Domantas Sabonis (back) and DeMar DeRozan (back) continue to work their way back from injuries. Len started Friday night's game against the Timberwolves but finished with only two points and one rebound in nine minutes.
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Kings' Alex Len: Back to bench Saturday
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Len is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Utah.
Len is back on the bench for the second half of this back-to-back set, as Trey Lyles will get the nod at center. Len posted just two points and one rebound in nine minutes in Friday's loss to Minnesota.
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Kings' Alex Len: Starting Friday
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Len is in the Kings' starting lineup for Friday's game against Minnesota, Matt George of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.
Len will make his first start of the 2024-25 regular season Friday due to DeMar DeRozan being sidelined with lower back tightness. Len has averaged just 7.4 minutes per game this season, so Friday's contest will give the 2013 first-round pick an opportunity to earn a bigger role in the Kings' rotation.
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Kings' Alex Len: Swats four shots off bench
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Len amassed three points (1-1 FG, 1-2 FT), six rebounds and four blocks over 14 minutes during Wednesday's 122-107 win over the Raptors.
Len continues to receive depth minutes in Sacramento's frontcourt. Against Toronto, the veteran big man was able to record season highs in rebounds and blocks. Len is averaging 1.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.2 blocks and 1.0 assists in 8.7 minutes across six appearances this season.
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Kings' Alex Len: Sticking in Sacramento
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Len agreed Sunday with the Kings on a one-year, $3.3 million contract, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Len will return for a fourth consecutive season in Sacramento and will be sticking around at a similar salary figure after earning $3.2 million in 2023-24. He'll slot in as a backup to starting center Domantas Sabonis, though Len won't necessarily be included in the rotation in every game if opposing teams lean more heavily on small-ball lineups. Over his 48 appearances last season, Len averaged 2.5 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.0 assists across 9.3 minutes per game.
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Kings' Alex Len: Fails to score in three minutes
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Len closed Friday's 101-100 loss to the Celtics with zero points (0-1 FG) over three minutes.
Len was barely noticeable in the loss, failing to score for the third time in the past five games. His role is typically limited to no more than 12 minutes per night, making him a non-factor, even in deeper formats. At best, he can be considered as a desperation source of blocks.
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Kings' Alex Len: Tallies three blocks Saturday
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Len chipped in zero points (0-2 FG), one rebound and three blocks in seven minutes during Saturday's 98-91 loss to New York.
Len blocked a season-high three shots in the loss, albeit in a muted role of just seven minutes. Given he has failed to play more than 10 minutes in eight straight games, Len is not someone managers need to prioritize, even in deeper formats.
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Kings' Alex Len: Not listed on injury report
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Len (illness) isn't listed on Sacramento's injury report ahead of Monday's game versus the Heat.
Len missed Sunday's game against the Clippers due to an illness but appears to have cleared the aliment. Before his absence, Len had appeared in five straight games, averaging 3.4 points and 2.6 rebounds in 9.0 minutes during that stretch.
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Kings' Alex Len: Out sick Sunday
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Len (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Clippers
Len's absence will leave Trey Lyles and JaVale McGee as candidates to absorb the backup center minutes behind starter Domantas Sabonis. The 30-year-old's next opportunity to take the court will come Monday against the Heat.
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Kings' Alex Len: Questionable with illness
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Len (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Clippers.
Len has a very minor role with the Kings, playing an average of 8.0 minutes across six February appearances.
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Kings' Alex Len: Deployed as deep reserve in return
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Len (ankle) logged two minutes in Tuesday's 130-113 loss to the Trail Blazers, recording no statistics during his time on the floor.
All of Len's playing time came in the fourth quarter, when the outcome of the game was already decided. Though he's fully healthy again after missing six weeks with a high-ankle sprain, Len looks to be behind Domantas Sabonis, JaVale McGee and Trey Lyles on the depth chart at center.
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Kings' Alex Len: Good to go
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Len (ankle) is available for Tuesday's matchup against Portland.
Len is available for the first time since Nov. 13. JaVale McGee was operating as the primary backup to Domantas Sabonis in Len's absence. In six appearances, Len has averaged 2.5 points and 2.7 rebounds in 7.0 minutes, so his availability shouldn't impact Sacramento's rotation.
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Kings' Alex Len: Upgraded to questionable
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Len (ankle) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against Portland.
Len has been out since Nov. 13 due to a high-ankle sprain, but rising to a questionable designation indicates that he's nearing a return. JaVale McGee has filled in admirably since Len's injury, improving Sacramento's defensive rating by 4.3 points per 100 possessions when he's on the court, although he's averaged just 4.7 points and 1.5 rebounds in 7.5 minutes across his last six appearances. Len's box score production won't turn heads either, but his familiarity with Sacramento's offensive system and ability to offer backup rim protection will be a relevant return for Sacramento's frontcourt.
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Kings' Alex Len: Returns to practice
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Len (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
Len hasn't played since Nov. 13 due to a right ankle sprain. While the veteran forward isn't expected to see game action for at least another week, his return to practice is a good sign of his availability in the near future.
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Kings' Alex Len: Out 6-to-8 weeks
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The Kings announced Friday that Len is expected to miss 6-to-8 weeks due to a right high-ankle sprain, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Before missing the Kings' loss to the Lakers on Wednesday, Len had appeared in five straight games, but he logged no more than 13 minutes in any of those contests. His upcoming absence will reduce the Kings' depth at center behind Domantas Sabonis, though Trey Lyles (calf) should be ready to make his season debut soon and could end up claiming Len's vacated spot on the second unit.
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Kings' Alex Len: Still sidelined Friday
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Len (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Spurs.
Len suffered a moderate high-ankle sprain Monday against the Cavaliers and will be unavailable for a second consecutive game. It wouldn't be surprising to see him sidelined beyond Friday, but his next chance to return will be Sunday in Dallas.
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Kings' Alex Len: Won't play Wednesday
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Len underwent an MRI on Tuesday that revealed he suffered a moderate high ankle sprain in Monday's game versus the Cavaliers, and he will be ruled out for Wednesday's matchup with the Lakers, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
It wouldn't be surprising for Len to miss additional time due to his ankle injury, but his earliest opportunity to suit up will be Friday's contest against the Spurs. JaVale McGee will likely serve as Sacramento's backup center behind Domantas Sabonis in Len's absence.
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Kings' Alex Len: Not practicing Tuesday
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Len (ankle) did not practice Tuesday, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Len was forced to exit early in Monday's win over Cleveland after suffering an ankle sprain. His inability to practice Tuesday bodes poorly for his availability Wednesday against the Lakers.
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Kings' Alex Len: Exits with ankle injury
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Len left Monday's game against the Cavaliers due to a right ankle injury and won't return, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Len appeared to suffer the injury on a collision with an opposing player, and he was unable to place any weight on his right foot while exiting the court. The big man was taken to the locker room for further evaluation, and the team has since announced that he's been shut down for the rest of the night. Expect JaVale McGee to pick up additional minutes in the second half with Len out of commission.
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Kings' Alex Len: Solid contributions in OT win
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Len closed Wednesday's 121-118 overtime win over Portland with 10 points (4-4 FG, 2-5 FT), six rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal over 13 minutes.
Len hasn't been a consistent part of the Kings' rotation early in the season, but he played double-digit minutes for the first time this year during Wednesday's overtime win. While Len showed some promise against the Trail Blazers, it seems unlikely that he'll be able to maintain his production unless Sacramento deals with absences at some point.
