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After the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Luka Doncic, sending away their elite big Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks, the point of emphasis for the team has been to find a center for the future. The Lakers were about to trade for Mark Williams of the Charlotte Hornets, but the trade was rescinded due […]

One of the biggest headlines that came out of the NBA trade deadline was the trade that actually did not happen. The Charlotte Hornets and Los Angeles Lakers had a trade in place that would have sent Mark Williams to the Lakers and Dalton Knecht to the Hornets, among other pieces. The trade was ultimately […]

There are two ways to describe what happened at the NBA trade deadline for the Los Angeles Lakers. On one hand, getting Luka Doncic was shocking. Then there was the trade debacle with Mark Williams, Dalton Knecht, and the Charlotte Hornets that is head-scratching. When the Lakers made the move to trade for Williams, they […]

Amid the chaos of the Luka Doncic trade and the ensuing media reaction, another key storyline surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers has been their attempted trade of Dalton Knecht to the Charlotte Hornets for Mark Williams, which was since rescinded due to Williams failing his physical. In a bit of an awkward scene, Knecht was […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are agreeing to terms with a big man after an extensive search. Seven-footer Alex Len is signing a contract with Los Angeles, per ESPN Insider Shams Charania. Len was actually leaning toward signing with the Indiana Pacers, but the Mark Williams situation steered him to the Lakers. The Lakers are waiving […]

Let’s be honest — this was an absolutely bonkers NBA trade deadline. From Luka Dončić to the Lakers, to Jimmy Butler to the Warriors, to Mark Williams to the Lakers, then back to the Hornets, then to… whatever weird limbo he’s in now… you’d be forgiven if you missed some of the other smaller trades […]

This year’s NBA trade deadline did not disappoint as we saw some of the biggest trades in league history, and now multiple days after the deadline passed, the drama is still happening. One important trade that happened before the deadline involved the Los Angeles Lakers and the Charlotte Hornets. The trade sent Mark Williams to […]

Mark Williams was always a gamble the Los Angeles Lakers were making in order to inject some much-needed talent at the center position to win now but also grow into a franchise cornerstone down the road. After looking at his medicals and finding issues even beyond the back and foot injuries that have forced him […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers’ failed trade for Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams collapsed, reasons behind an internal debate over assets offered have reportedly come to the forefront. After the move was made ahead of the NBA trade deadline, the Lakers trade for Williams was ultimately rescinded. However, Los Angeles’ medical staff discovered additional concerns […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers had a failed Mark Williams trade on Saturday, it sparked some concern about their newest player, Luka Doncic. The move for Williams was one to appease their new superstar. The athletic big is known for his rim protection, as well as interior presence. However, he’s been injury-prone, and the trade […]

Ahead of the 2025 NBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers pulled off one of the biggest trades in NBA history. They shocked the world by striking a deal for Luka Doncic, but the move also sent out Anthony Davis and left the team without depth at the center position. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka […]

While the NBA trade deadline will be defined by the Los Angeles Lakers acquiring Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks, there was another instance that marked an odd change of events. The Lakers’ deal for Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams that was rescinded would have involved trading away Dalton Knecht and Cam Reddish, but now […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Charlotte Hornets with Mark Williams, Dalton Knecht, and Cam Reddish were rescinded because of a failed physical. That means that the players have to go back to their original teams, which could be an awkward situation for some. Patrick Beverley went on social media and spoke about the failed trade, […]

Immediately after the NBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers were under the belief they had snagged a talented big-man replacement for Anthony Davis following the Luka Doncic trade. However, things were not as they seemed, and the Lakers’ trade with the Charlotte Hornets involving Mark Williams has since been rescinded. Rescinded trades are a […]

The bizarre failed trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and Charlotte Hornets involving Mark Williams has caused both teams to re-evaluate their rosters. While the Lakers are left without answers at center, the Hornets decided to add another one to their full roster by converting Moussa Diabate’s two-way contract. The day after the trade fell […]

The Los Angeles Lakers seemed to have found their center of the future when they traded a hefty package to the Charlotte Hornets for Mark Williams. The 23-year-old felt like the perfect long-term fit next to Luka Doncic as a roll man and lob threat, but that won’t be the case anymore. On Saturday night, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers received some bad news days after the trade deadline, as their trade for Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets was rescinded. Lakers fans and others were surprised, including the legend himself, Magic Johnson. “What a big blow to the Lakers. The trade with the Hornets is rescinded due to Mark Williams’ […]

No team found as much success at the NBA trade deadline than the Los Angeles Lakers did before Thursday afternoon. Aside from sending shockwaves through the entire league with their massive trade for Luka Doncic at the expense of Anthony Davis, the Lakers also swung for the fences and continued to push their chips to […]

When news broke that the Lakers’ trade with the Hornets was being rescinded, with Los Angeles getting their picks and players back while Mark Davis returned to Charlotte, it took the NBA by storm. How, fans, pundits, and reporters alike wondered, could LA lose their second-biggest addition from the 2025 NBA Trade Deadline when fans […]

When news broke that Mark Williams had failed his physical with the Los Angeles Lakers and would, as a result, be returning to the Charlotte Hornets, it took the NBA world by storm. Suddenly, the second-most shocking trade the Lakers made before the trade deadline was no more, LA’s need for a certified lob threat […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers in need of a true center, they had seemingly found their answer with the trade for Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets. But that trade was not to be as it was shockingly rescinded on Saturday. In the aftermath of the Lakers trade being rescinded, more information has come out […]

The NBA trade deadline was going astonishingly well for the Los Angeles Lakers, that is until Saturday evening when word came down that the Dalton Knecht trade with the Charlotte Hornets for Mark Williams was being rescinded. When the Lakers completed their trade with the Dallas Mavericks for Luka Doncic, the inclusion of Anthony Davis […]

The trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Charlotte Hornets involving Mark Williams and rookie Dalton Knecht has reportedly been rescinded. It appears that a particular condition in the transaction caused the trade to break down. “The trade between the Charlotte Hornets and the Los Angeles Lakers has been rescinded due to failure to […]

While fans were hoping that Luka Doncic would possibly make his Los Angeles Lakers debut and return from injury on Saturday against the Indiana Pacers, it appears as if they’re going to have wait a bit longer. And the Lakers might not have LeBron James as well due to injury. The latest injury update for […]

There’s not a lot of qualms about the Los Angeles Lakers’ moves at the NBA trade deadline. In fact, they were arguably the biggest winners coming out of it. They answered concerns about their future by bringing in Luka Doncic. Moreover, they fortified his acquisition by trading for a 23-year-old athletic center, Mark Williams. Although […]

LOS ANGELES – Prior to the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, JJ Redick was unable to comment on the team’s trade for Mark Williams as it had not yet been made official by the NBA. But the trade became official before the game ended, paving the way for JJ […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson once again voiced his excitement over the team’s moves ahead of the NBA trade deadline. In a series of posts on X, formerly known as Twitter, Johnson reacted to the Lakers’ latest acquisition of Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams, praising his skill set and potential impact. “I didn’t know […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have remained aggressive in reshaping their roster ahead of Thursday’s 3:00 p.m. ET NBA trade deadline. Before finalizing their acquisition of Mark Williams, the Lakers explored several options for an athletic rim-protecting big man, including Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren. According to NBA insider Brett Siegel, Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson shared his candid thoughts on the Lakers and Golden State Warriors’ trade deadline moves, signaling that both teams have significantly improved their rosters. Johnson took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to express his confidence in the two Western Conference contenders. “With the trades the Lakers and the Warriors […]

Things keep getting worse for Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison. Just days after the Luka Doncic trade, the Los Angeles Lakers made a deal to get Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams using several of the trade pieces that many fans think Harrison should have brought to Dallas in return for one of the game’s […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired their center, as the team completed a trade for Mark Williams with the Charlotte Hornets, sending a package that includes Dalton Knecht and their 2031 first-round pick the other way. Williams has a lengthy injury history, but the Lakers are not concerned with that, believing he will be healthy […]

The Los Angeles Lakers traded rookie guard Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, a 2031 unprotected first-round pick, and a 2030 pick swap for Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams, as reported by Shams Charania. Williams played three seasons with the Hornets, and in 2024-25, he’s averaging career highs in points and blocks through 23 games. The Hornets, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are going all-in on their attempt to build the next NBA dynasty. After acquiring Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks, the Lakers listened to their new superstar’s suggestion and executed another trade for center Mark Williams. Upon landing in Los Angeles, Doncic confirmed to the team that he is at his […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the most active teams in the days leading up to the NBA trade deadline. On Thursday, the Lakers made their third trade of the season, acquiring center Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, the Lakers’ 2031 first-round pick, and a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers acquired center Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night. The return for the Hornets was Dalton Knecht, an unprotected first-round pick in 2031, a pick swap in 2030, and Cameron Reddish. After adding Luka Doncic in the infamous blockbuster deal that sent Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks, the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers weren’t done making trades after acquiring Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks. After sending Anthony Davis back to Dallas, the Lakers had a glaring hole on the interior and clearly needed to add some more size to the roster. They did just that on Wednesday night when they traded Dalton Knecht, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to acquire starting center Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets for Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, an unprotected 2031 first-round pick, and a pick swap in 2030, first reported by Shams Charania of ESPN. Williams, 23, has not only been one of the league’s most improved frontcourt talents, but he’s […]

The Charlotte Hornets fell to the Denver Nuggets, 107-104, in nail-biting fashion. Down 104-100 with 55 seconds left in the fourth quarter, the Nuggets managed to go on a 7-0 run to close out the game. MVP candidate Nikola Jokic played a big part in the comeback effort, crashing the offensive glass for an and-1 […]

The Charlotte Hornets stole a win on the road against the Utah Jazz, 117-112. This win was powered by what fans and media like to call the core four. The group featuring LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, Mark Williams, and Miles Bridges combined for 103 points. Mark Williams reacts to Hornets’ win over Jazz After the […]