The Lakers nearly acquired Williams at the trade deadline, and they certainly could've used him against Rudy Gobert and Co.

Williams was acquired by the Lakers from the Hornets at the trade deadline for Dalton Knecht. Then, in a strange turn of events, the trade was rescinded due to a failed physical by the Lakers on Williams.

The Los Angeles Lakers season come to an end Wednesday when they lost Game 5 of their opening-round playoff series to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Rudy Gobert shined with a massive double-double, scoring 27 points and pulling down 24 rebounds in the win.