Once considered a rising offensive star, Wood is now struggling to find a team willing to bet on his skill set over his defensive liabilities.

The Los Angeles Lakers have pivoted in their bid to add center depth to their roster after the failed Mark Williams trade by signing Alex Len off the buyout market.

The 7-foot Len had intended to sign with Indiana but changed his mind after the Lakers rescinded their trade to acquire Mark Williams. Wood had yet to play this season while rehabbing from

The Los Angeles Lakers are shoring up their frontcourt depth. ESPN’s Shams Charania confirmed that the Lakers will sign Alex Len. To do so, they will also waive Christian Wood to make room for Len. It appeared that Len was initially ready to sign with the Indiana Pacers after the Washington Wizards waived him.