The Lakers were going to send Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, and a couple of first-round picks in exchange for him. What happened was that the Lakers ended up failing Williams with his physical and the trade was rescinded.

While it would have otherwise felt like a normal game as basketball resumes action after a few days off in the schedule, this match is anything but normal. That is because after the two teams agreed to a trade that would send Hornets big man Mark Williams to the Lakers, the deal was rescinded.