Ukrainian center Aleksey Len has officially changed his club affiliation in the Spanish championship. The 33-year-old big man signed a long-term contract with Basque Baskonia, thereby continuing his career in Europe and in the EuroLeague tournament system. The transfer is reported by Sport RBC.UA, citing the official press service of the new club. Thus, one of the most experienced Ukrainian centers of the last generation has established himself in one of the top clubs of the Spanish ACB league.

Official Confirmation of the Transfer

Baskonia itself confirmed the information about the signing of the long-term agreement through its official channels, which removes any questions about the status of the deal. The Ukrainian's previous club was Madrid's Real Madrid, which he joined in 2025 after playing in the NBA for the Los Angeles Lakers. The move to the Basque club was a logical continuation of his path in Europe: Len retains his place in the continent's strongest club league and gains a long-term perspective in a team competing for high places in the Spanish championship.

Statistics with Real Madrid and the Foot Injury

For the "whites," Aleksey Len played 21 matches in the national championship, averaging 7.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game. In the EuroLeague, he recorded 23 games with average figures of 3 points and 2 rebounds. However, in April the center suffered a left foot injury, which caused him to miss the decisive part of the season, including the EuroLeague Final Four. Over time, both parties mutually agreed to terminate their cooperation early, which opened the way for his transfer to Baskonia.

NBA Career: 12 Seasons and a 5th-Pick Draft Selection

Over his career, Aleksey Len has gained enormous experience at the highest level. For 12 seasons the center played in the NBA, where he was selected with the high 5th overall pick in the 2013 draft. In the NBA regular season, the Ukrainian played 708 matches, averaging 6.7 points and 3.1 rebounds per game. He accumulated these statistics while playing for the Phoenix Suns, Atlanta Hawks, Sacramento Kings, Toronto Raptors, Washington Wizards, and Los Angeles Lakers.

About the New Team

In the previous season, Baskonia finished third in the regular Spanish championship, but lost in the playoff quarterfinals to Joventut. Signing an experienced center strengthens the Basque club's position under the baskets and in defense, as the team aims to compete for medals and perform well in the EuroLeague. For Len himself, this is an opportunity to establish himself in a stable European structure and continue playing at the top level.

Contradictory Data

Publications from different outlets show a discrepancy in the status of the deal at different stages. A number of sources (in particular sport.ua) initially presented the information in the format "Len is in negotiations with a EuroLeague club," i.e., as a process not yet concluded by a signing. The official press service of Baskonia, cited by Sport RBC.UA, has already confirmed the fact of signing a long-term contract. Thus, the discrepancy is chronological in nature: from the negotiation stage to official confirmation. No significant inconsistencies between sources were found regarding the statistical figures and the injury dates (April, missing the Final Four).