Comparing Lakers & Suns Trade Packages To Hornets For Mark Williams
Just before the trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers seemed to have found their center as they agreed to trade for Charlotte Hornets big man Mark Williams. However, that trade would be rescinded as the Lakers failed Williams' physical and…
This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Selected 13th Overall By Hornets In 1996 NBA Draft
After early playoff exits in consecutive years, the Los Angeles Lakers went into the 1996 offseason looking to make some major moves...
Lakers Rumors: Why Mark Williams’ Physical Was Failed
Now that the offseason is here for the Los Angeles Lakers, acquiring or signing one or multiple centers is priority No. 1 for Rob Pelinka and Co. That's because L.A. thought they had their big man in Mark Williams of…
Hornets’ Mark Williams Takes Victory Lap Following Lakers’ Elimination From Playoffs
The Luka Doncic trade wasn't the only deadline move the Los Angeles Lakers made as they also swung a huge deal for Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams. Williams wasn't considered a target for the Lakers given his youth and upside,…
Mark Williams’ Agent Says Lakers Should Not Have Rescinded Trade
The Los Angeles Lakers got their first look at center Mark Williams on Wednesday night in their stunning loss to the Charlotte Hornets. It was the first time L.A. had seen him since rescinding the trade that would've brought Williams…
Lakers News: Austin Reaves Explains Ejection In Loss To Hornets
Austin Reaves has turned into a borderline All-Star during the 2024-25 season because of his leap on the offensive end. Reaves handled primary ball handler responsibilities after the Los Angeles Lakers traded away D'Angelo Russell and he thrived in the…
JJ Redick Pins Lakers’ Disappointing Loss To Hornets On Offensive Struggles
After a week off, the Los Angeles Lakers returned to action against a struggling Charlotte Hornets team. It was the first game back from the All-Star break, so some rust was to be expected. But not many people would have…
Recap: Lakers Suffer Disappointing Loss To Hornets Coming Out Of All-Star Break
The Los Angeles Lakers returned from the All-Star break a day early and hosted the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night in a game that was rescheduled due to the Southern California wildfires. There was a lot of intrigue in this…
Hornets’ Mark Williams Doesn’t Understand How He Failed Lakers’ Physical
Following the Los Angeles Lakers' blockbuster trade for Luka Doncic, the team then moved quickly to add a center to pair with their new franchise guard by dealing for Charlotte Hornets' promising big man Mark Williams. However, that trade was…
Hornets Vs. Lakers Preview: Returning From All-Star Break & Facing Mark Williams After Rescinded Trade
The Los Angeles Lakers return from the 2025 All-Star break one day early as they face the Charlotte Hornets at home on Wednesday in a makeup game from early January. This game was rescheduled from Jan. 9 amid the wildfires…
