Alex Len C FA Tue 12/26/23 4:36 PM
Alex Len
C FA
Len (ankle) is available for Tuesday's matchup against Portland.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Alex Len C FA Mon 12/25/23 11:37 PM
Alex Len
C FA
Len (ankle) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against Portland.
EDGE Analysis
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 back-up rim protection will be a relevant return for Sacramento's frontcourt.
Alex Len C FA Thu 12/21/23 3:32 PM
Alex Len
C FA
Len (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Alex Len C FA Fri 11/17/23 7:39 PM
Alex Len
C FA
Len is expected to miss six to eight weeks due to a moderate high ankle sprain, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
EDGE Analysis
With this timetable, the earliest we'd likely see Len back on the floor is Dec. 29 against Atlanta. Len was on the fringe of the rotation before the injury, so it won't have many fantasy implications.
Alex Len C FA Thu 11/16/23 5:54 PM
Alex Len
C FA
Len (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Spurs.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Alex Len C FA Tue 11/14/23 7:44 PM
Alex Len
C FA
MRI imaging confirmed Tuesday that Len 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.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Alex Len C FA Tue 11/14/23 3:29 PM
Alex Len
C FA
Len (ankle) did not practice Tuesday, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Alex Len C FA Mon 11/13/23 11:13 PM
Alex Len
C FA
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.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Alex Len C FA Thu 11/9/23 12:34 PM
Alex Len
C FA
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.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Alex Len C FA Sat 7/1/23 10:01 PM
Alex Len
C FA
Len has re-signed with the Kings on a one-year, $3.2 million deal Saturday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Len will return to his backup role at Sacramento behind Domantas Sabonis. He made just 26 appearances (six starts) in 2022-23, averaging 1.7 points and 2.3 rebounds across 6.2 minutes per contest.