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Mark Williams’ agent says center ‘should have been a given an opportunity’ to play for Lakers
The agent for Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams says the Los Angeles Lakers should not have failed his client’s physical examination.
Mark Williams ‘shocked’ over reason for rescinded Lakers trade: ‘Didn’t ‘cross my mind’
Los Angeles sent Dalton Knecht, former Knick Cam Reddish, a 2031 unprotected first-round pick and a 2030 picks swap back to Charlotte, according to ESPN, in exchange for Williams — who has averaged 15.6 points and 9.6 rebounds per game across 23 appearances, including 20 starts, this season.
Is Mark Williams Playing vs Lakers? Final Injury Report Revealed
Williams has not played since that failed physical, as his status was in limbo. Now that the All-Star break is over, the Hornets and the Lakers will play each other in the first game after the break. Williams, who was listed as probable prior to this game, has been upgraded to available.
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.
3 teams who just passed the Lakers in title odds after Mark Williams trade falls through
The Lakers tried to ship Dalton Knecht for Mark Williams, but after the trade fell through, which teams passed them in title odds?
Hornets' Mark Williams Speaks Out on Rescinded Trade and Lakers' Failed Physical
The 23-year-old center has finally addressed the rescinded trade and failed physical ahead of the Lakers matchup.
How the Mark Williams-Dalton Knecht deal fell apart ahead of awkward Lakers-Hornets game
While it would have otherwise felt like a normal game as basketball resumes action after a few days off in the schedule, this match is anything but normal. That is because after the two teams agreed to a trade that would send Hornets big man Mark Williams to the Lakers, the deal was rescinded.
Hornets' Mark Williams: Will play Saturday vs. Blazers
Williams did not play in the second game of the Hornets' back-to-back set Thursday against the Nuggets due to conditioning, but he has been given the all clear to play Saturday. Williams is averaging 15.
Hornets’ Mark Williams addresses latest chatter surrounding nixed trade to Lakers
Sporting colorful jeans along with a black jacket, Mark Williams’ attire was a little different than the gear he had on 24 hours earlier.
Mark Williams Breaks Silence on Lakers' Failed Physical Exam
Following the trade of Anthony Davis for Mark Williams, the Lakers knew they needed a new starting center. They needed ...
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Mark Williams' Agent: Lakers Wrong to Fail Center's Physical Before Rescinded Trade
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Lakers lose second game with Luka Dončić, as frontcourt issues loom without Anthony Davis
That left the Lakers with two rotation-worthy traditional big men entering Wednesday: Jaxson Hayes and Alex Len, the latter ...