Lakers, Mark Williams and NBA

Did ex-NBA player know Lakers would rescind Mark Williams trade?
The Los Angeles Lakers backed out of a big trade last week due to medical concerns, and we know one former NBA player who was not surprised to see the deal fall through.
Lakers could land NBA champion forward via buyout after canceled Mark Williams trade
Los Angeles Lakers added a talented big man by trading for Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams. However, two days later, the deal was rescinded due to Williams' failed physical, forcing Los Angeles to explore the buyout market for a frontcourt asset.
After failed Mark Williams trade, what’s next for the Lakers’ big-man plans?
A failed physical torpedoed the Williams trade, which could be a blessing long-term. But it puts LA in a bind for this year's playoffs.
Lakers could reunite with bouncy forward via buyout after failed Mark Williams trade
Following an unsuccessful deal for a valuable frontcourt asset, the Los Angeles Lakers may acquire an above-the-rim forward.
NBA notebook: Lakers' trade for Charlotte's Mark Williams rescinded after failed physical
The Lakers' trade for center Mark Williams has been "rescinded" because of a "failure to satisfy a condition of the trade," the Lakers announced Saturday night.
Lakers Eyeing 44.5-inch Vertical Center Before Mark Williams Trade: Report
Discover the Los Angeles Lakers' search for a center and the missed opportunity of adding an athletic player to their roster.
Will failed trade with Lakers affect Mark Williams’ future in Charlotte, NBA?
Hornets’ deal for Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish and draft picks was rescinded by Los Angeles Lakers leading into Charlotte’s loss in Detroit on Sunday.
Lakers Notes: Mark Williams Trade Rescinded, Bronny Dominates G League, LeBron Injury
The Los Angeles Lakers made some excellent moves during the 2025 NBA Trade deadline, acquiring guard Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks and center Mark Willi
Dwight Howard's response to Lakers needing a center after failed Mark Williams trade
The No. 1 overall pick in the 2004 draft, Howard played 18 seasons in the NBA, including three with the Lakers. His first stint was tumultuous, as his relationship with co-star Kobe Bryant was publicly strained and led him to leave the team after just a single season.
Lakers Announce That Trade Has Been Rescinded
Well this is awkward... After Rob Pelinka and the Lakers brass were celebrated for making the move for Hornets center Mark Williams, the deal has reportedly been nixed. According to NBA insider Shams Charania,
Lakers got Luka Dončić by the NBA trade deadline, but what about the deal they undid?
We also had a Donatas Motiejūnas trade in 2016 get rescinded due to back issues. The Rockets traded him to Detroit, but the ...
NBA Fans Chuckle As Dalton Knecht, Mark Williams Trudge Back to Their Old Teams
The trade-deadline deal that would have sent Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for ...
Inside failed Lakers-Hornets Mark Williams trade, what happens next?
The Lakers called off their NBA trade deadline deal for Mark Williams due to injury concerns with the Hornets big man. What ...
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Hornets Ecstatic to Get Young Center Back, When Will Williams Suit Up For Charlotte and Other Hornets Injury Updates
While the Los Angeles Lakers are likely bummed, their trade with the Charlotte Hornets fell through; the Hornets are ecstatic ...