Lakers, Mark Williams and Charlotte Hornets

Mark Williams’ agent says center ‘should have been a given an opportunity’ to play for Lakers
The agent for Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams says the Los Angeles Lakers should not have failed his client’s physical examination.
Lakers make risky trade for Mark Williams to fill Anthony Davis void
The Lakers knew they had a big hole to fill on the inside after trading center Anthony Davis away to the Mavericks in a big three-team trade in which they acquired star Luka Doncic. They filled that hole on Wednesday night.
This ugly Mark Williams failed Lakers-Hornets trade saga is about to get so messy
The Charlotte Hornets have been in contact with the NBA as they explore options to dispute the Los Angeles Lakers' failed physical assessment of Mark Williams, sources tell ESPN. The Williams/Dalton Knecht trade was nixed Saturday, and now Hornets weigh avenues to challenge.
Is Mark Williams Playing vs Lakers? Final Injury Report Revealed
Williams has not played since that failed physical, as his status was in limbo. Now that the All-Star break is over, the Hornets and the Lakers will play each other in the first game after the break. Williams, who was listed as probable prior to this game, has been upgraded to available.
Mark Williams ‘shocked’ over reason for rescinded Lakers trade: ‘Didn’t ‘cross my mind’
Los Angeles sent Dalton Knecht, former Knick Cam Reddish, a 2031 unprotected first-round pick and a 2030 picks swap back to Charlotte, according to ESPN, in exchange for Williams — who has averaged 15.6 points and 9.6 rebounds per game across 23 appearances, including 20 starts, this season.
Hornets' Mark Williams Speaks Out on Rescinded Trade and Lakers' Failed Physical
The 23-year-old center has finally addressed the rescinded trade and failed physical ahead of the Lakers matchup.
Lakers trade for Mark Williams rescinded after center fails physical
The Los Angeles Lakers deal that would’ve sent Dalton Knecht and Cam Reddish to Charlotte in exchange for center Mark Williams has been rescinded.
Hornets' Mark Williams: Will play Saturday vs. Blazers
Williams did not play in the second game of the Hornets' back-to-back set Thursday against the Nuggets due to conditioning, but he has been given the all clear to play Saturday. Williams is averaging 15.
Hornets’ Mark Williams addresses latest chatter surrounding nixed trade to Lakers
Sporting colorful jeans along with a black jacket, Mark Williams’ attire was a little different than the gear he had on 24 hours earlier.
Mark Williams Breaks Silence on Lakers' Failed Physical Exam
Following the trade of Anthony Davis for Mark Williams, the Lakers knew they needed a new starting center. They needed ...
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Mark Williams expresses disappointment, takes accountability in loss vs. Lakers
Davis played like an All-NBA center, and it made a big difference in the outcome. Mark Williams had his hands full with Anthony Davis, and he felt that he didn't do a good job of setting the ...
Lakers draft picks: Updated look at every selection in 2025, 2026 & beyond
If every draft pick the Los Angeles Lakers owned at some point in the last few years were a person, we'd tell them to rent, not buy. General manager Rob Pelinka ...