Waiving Christian Wood was less about his talent and more about fit—Len offers the physicality and reliability the Lakers need right now.

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

The Los Angeles Lakers were in the market for a center after trading away Anthony Davis earlier in February. Los Angeles nearly acquired Charlotte’s Mark Williams, but the player failed a physical before the team rescinded the trade offer last week.