Lakers, Mark Williams and Charlotte Hornets

Lakers beat reporter gives Hornets 1% chance of winning Mark Williams dispute
The Charlotte Hornets head into the All-Star break with three straight losses, mounting injuries, and a disputed trade. They sent Mark Williams to the Los Angel
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.
Lakers' Dalton Knecht Talks 'Crazy' Mark Williams Rescinded Trade: 'Felt Like a Movie'
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Lakers' Reasoning for Rescinding Mark Williams Trade Revealed
The Lakers desperately needed to make this move as it gave them a true center on a roster that currently lacks one. After trading Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks in the Luka Doncic deal, the Lakers were left with just Jaxson Hayes, Christian Koloko, and Trey Jemison III as potential center options.
Lakers’ Trade for Mark Williams Shockingly Rescinded
The deal between the Los Angeles Lakers and Charlotte Hornets for center Mark Williams has shockingly been rescinded.  The Lakers announced, and Jovan Buha of T
Lakers-Hornets Mark Williams deal falls through after center fails physical: Sources
The Lakers had agreed to trade Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, a 2031 first-round pick and a 2030 pick swap in exchange for Williams on Feb. 5.
Lakers' Blockbuster Trade for Mark Williams Rescinded in Shocking Twist
After trading Anthony Davis, the lone big men on the Lakers' roster are Jaxson Hayes, Christian Koloko, and Trey Jemison III. Potential stretch fives include Markieff Morris and Christian Wood, although the latter hasn't played this season due to offseason knee surgery.
Dalton Knecht Publicly Addresses Lakers' Rescinded Mark Williams Trade for First Time
Dalton Knecht addressed his return to the Los Angeles Lakers after the trade for Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams was rescinded
Lakers' trade for Hornets center Mark Williams rescinded after failed physical, team says
The Los Angeles Lakers rescinded their trade to acquire Mark Williams from Charlotte after the center failed his physical, a person with knowledge of the circumstances tells The Associated Press.
Report: Hornets Dispute Voided Lakers Trade, Mark Williams' Failed Physical with NBA
Charania reported that the deal had been nixed after Williams' physical "showed multiple issues and the team failed him on the exam." Charania noted that the failed p
NBA Trade News: Lakers Face Wrath of the Hornets Following Failed Trade of Mark Williams
Shams Charania that the Hornets had been in contact with the NBA to explore options to dispute the Lakers' failed physical assessment of Williams.
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Lakers' emergency Mark Williams backup plan sure sounds like a disaster
The Los Angeles Lakers are ostensibly zeroing in on a fine, albeit uninspiring frontcourt option following their stalled ...