Lakers, Williams and Charlotte Hornets

This ugly Mark Williams failed Lakers-Hornets trade saga is about to get so messy
The Charlotte Hornets have been in contact with the NBA as they explore options to dispute the Los Angeles Lakers' failed physical assessment of Mark Williams, sources tell ESPN. The Williams/Dalton Knecht trade was nixed Saturday, and now Hornets weigh avenues to challenge.
Lakers beat reporter gives Hornets 1% chance of winning Mark Williams dispute
The Charlotte Hornets head into the All-Star break with three straight losses, mounting injuries, and a disputed trade. They sent Mark Williams to the Los Angeles Lakers the night before the trade deadline,
Lakers-Hornets Mark Williams deal falls through after center fails physical: Sources
The Lakers had agreed to trade Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, a 2031 first-round pick and a 2030 pick swap in exchange for Williams on Feb. 5.
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Lakers' Reasoning for Rescinding Mark Williams Trade Revealed
The Lakers desperately needed to make this move as it gave them a true center on a roster that currently lacks one. After trading Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks in the Luka Doncic deal, the Lakers were left with just Jaxson Hayes, Christian Koloko, and Trey Jemison III as potential center options.
Lakers’ trade for Mark Williams rescinded
The team says in a statement there was a “failure to satisfy a condition of the trade,” with ESPN reporting that the 7-foot center failed the Lakers’ physical exam.
Lakers find new big man after Mark Williams trade fiasco
The Los Angeles Lakers are signing a free-agent center after the team failed to land Mark Williams. Alex Len is the new Lakers big man.
Lakers to Sign Center Alex Len After Failed Trade for Mark Williams
The Los Angeles Lakers are signing seven-foot Alex Len to the team after the Lakers' failed trade for center Mark Williams, ESPN's Shams Charania reported. Len originally was going to sign with the Indiana Pacers before the Lakers showed interest.
Lakers reportedly signing C Alex Len after Mark Williams trade fell through
Alex Len was waived by the Washington Wizards earlier this month, and was initially going to sign with the Pacers.
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Hornets reportedly trying to dispute Mark Williams' failed physical, which led to Lakers trade being rescinded
The Charlotte Hornets are trying to figure out what to do after their trade with the Los Angeles Lakers failed. The Hornets ...