Oleksii Yuriyovych Len, known as Alex Len, is a Ukrainian professional basketball player currently with the Los Angeles Lakers. He played college basketball for the Maryland Terrapins and also played for Dnipro before entering the NBA.
December 2015: Launches Len-d A Hand Foundation
In December 2015, Alex Len and his mother, Yuliia, founded the Len-d A Hand Foundation, a charity dedicated to helping youth in Phoenix, Arizona, and surrounding areas.
April 25, 2016: Rescues drowning individuals
On April 25, 2016, Alex Len helped save a friend and a lifeguard from drowning at a beach in the Dominican Republic.
February 10, 2017: One-game suspension
On February 10, 2017, Alex Len was suspended without pay for one game due to leaving the bench and entering the court during an altercation in the Suns' loss against the Memphis Grizzlies on February 8, 2017.
September 25, 2017: Re-signs with Suns
On September 25, 2017, after exploring free agency, Alex Len re-signed with the Phoenix Suns on a one-year, $4.2 million qualifying offer.
November 17, 2017: Strong performance against Lakers
On November 17, 2017, Alex Len contributed 17 points and 18 rebounds to the Suns' victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
November 28, 2017: Career-high in rebounds
Alex Len tied his career-high with 18 rebounds in a win against the Chicago Bulls on November 28, 2017.
December 16, 2017: New career-high in rebounds
On December 16, 2017, Len set a new career-high with 19 rebounds in a close win against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
March 2, 2018: Six blocks against Thunder
Alex Len recorded six blocks in a loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder on March 2, 2018.
August 3, 2018: Signs with Atlanta Hawks
On August 3, 2018, Alex Len signed a two-year, $8.5 million contract with the Atlanta Hawks.
December 23, 2018: Season-high rebounds with Hawks
Len achieved a season-high of 17 rebounds with the Atlanta Hawks on December 23, 2018, in a win against the Detroit Pistons.
March 3, 2019: Season-high points and 3-pointers
On March 3, 2019, Len scored a season-high 28 points, including a career-high five 3-pointers, in a win against the Chicago Bulls.
February 6, 2020: Traded to Sacramento Kings
Alex Len and Jabari Parker were traded to the Sacramento Kings from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Dewayne Dedmon and two second-round picks on February 6, 2020.
November 29, 2020: Signs with Toronto Raptors
Alex Len signed with the Toronto Raptors on November 29, 2020.
January 19, 2021: Waived by Raptors
On January 19, 2021, the Toronto Raptors waived Alex Len after 13 regular season games.
January 23, 2021: Signs with Washington Wizards
Alex Len signed with the Washington Wizards on January 23, 2021.
August 13, 2021: Signs with Sacramento Kings
Alex Len signed with the Sacramento Kings on August 13, 2021.
January 7, 2022: Season-high performance against Nuggets
On January 7, 2022, Alex Len scored a season-high 18 points, along with 10 rebounds and 2 steals, in a loss against the Denver Nuggets.