Baskonia are in talks to sign Alex Len to strengthen the frontcourt just days before the new season. The Vitoria-based club has focused on the 33-year-old Ukrainian center, a free agent since July, to cover the gap left by Diop inside.
The move is actively being explored, as reported by Sportando and Piratas del Basket, with the season little more than a week away and the need to add size and experience in the paint.
Sporting context and immediate fit
The search answers a roster urgency after Diop’s departure. Baskonia need a physical reference to secure rebounding, rim protection and continuity in the interior rotation for a demanding schedule in Liga Endesa and Turkish Airlines EuroLeague.
The target profile is a center with top-level experience and the ability to make an impact without a long adaptation period, a role the club sees as key to balancing the paint on both fronts.
Alex Len profile
Alex Len, a 2.13m center developed in the United States and with 12 seasons in the NBA before returning to Europe last season, is available as a free agent after becoming unattached in July. His track record combines interior presence, finishing around the rim and experience in high-level competitive environments.
At 33, he brings veteran savvy and understanding to compete at the European elite level, with recent background in continental basketball that eases adaptation to the Vitoria system.
