Tag: Mark Williams

Mark Williams’ Agent Says Lakers Should Not Have Rescinded Trade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…

Ron Gutterman

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…

Corey Hansford

Adam Silver: Hornets Not Protesting Lakers’ Decision To Rescind Trade For Mark Williams

The Los Angeles Lakers thought they had acquired their new starting center when they completed a trade with the Charlotte Hornets ahead of the deadline for Mark Williams. It came at a steep price as the Lakers gave up Dalton…

Daniel Starkand

Lakers Rumors: Hornets Trying To Dispute Failed Mark Williams Physical

The last week-and-a-half has been a whirlwind for the Los Angeles Lakers as they made arguably the biggest trade in NBA history, acquiring Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks. Considering they traded Anthony Davis in that deal, they had a…

Daniel Starkand

Possible Center Options For Lakers After Failed Mark Williams Trade

The Los Angeles Lakers appeared to address their current and future need for a center when they landed Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets in another trade deadline stunner. Williams wasn't previously linked to the Lakers, but vice president of…

Matt Peralta

Lakers Rumors: Organization Feels It ‘Dodged Bullet’ With Mark Williams After ‘Multiple Issues’ In Physical

The Los Angeles Lakers have been involved in nearly all of the most shocking developments from the 2025 NBA trade deadline. The biggest was undoubtedly acquiring Luka Doncic in a trade with the Dallas Mavericks, but a somewhat close second…

Ron Gutterman

Lakers & Hornets Trade Involving Mark Williams, Dalton Knecht & Cam Reddish Was Rescinded

The trade between the Charlotte Hornets and the Los Angeles Lakers has been rescinded due to failure to satisfy a condition of the trade, the team announced. The trade was supposed to send Mark Williams to the Lakers in exchange…

Daniel Starkand

LeBron James Surprised Lakers Were Able To Acquire Mark Williams

The Los Angeles Lakers made a secondary impact acquisition at the NBA trade deadline after Luka Doncic by adding center Mark Williams in exchange for Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, L.A.'s 2031 unprotected first-round draft pick and a 2030 first-round pick…

Ron Gutterman

Rob Pelinka Believes Mark Williams Is ‘Perfect’ Fit With Lakers

Following the blockbuster Luka Doncic trade, the Los Angeles Lakers had a major hole at center. Rob Pelinka openly discussed that need, but noted that the market for bigs had been pretty dry leading many to wonder whether the Lakers…

Corey Hansford

Lakers Injury Report: Mark Williams, LeBron James & Austin Reaves Questionable Against Pacers; Luka Doncic Out

The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for Saturday afternoon's game against the Indiana Pacers and newly-acquired center Mark Williams (trade pending) is questionable to make his team debut. Luka Doncic (left calf strain) was officially ruled out, however,…

Daniel Starkand