After move to acquire center Mark Williams from the Hornets fell through, the Lakers filled the void by adding 12-year veteran Alex Len.

Len was waived by the Wizards after a deadline trade and it initially seemed like he would be joining the Pacers

The 7-foot Len had intended to sign with Indiana but changed his mind after the Lakers rescinded their trade to acquire Mark Williams.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