If every draft pick the Los Angeles Lakers owned at some point in the last few years were a person, we'd tell them to rent, not buy. General manager Rob Pelinka

The Lakers thought they were getting an answer at center after they had shipped out Anthony Davis ... Williams’ physical. Jan 24, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets center ...

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because after the two teams agreed to a trade that would send Hornets big man Mark Williams to the Lakers, the deal was rescinded.