The Hornets have been in contact with the NBA as they explore options to dispute the Lakers’ failed physical assessment of Williams, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania.

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Hornets have been in contact with the NBA to "explore options to dispute the Los Angeles Lakers' failed physical assessment of Mark Williams." "The Williams/Dalton Knecht trade was nixed Saturday,

On Thursday, new details emerged when Williams' agent Jeff Schwartz issued a statement through ESPN's SHams Charania. "The overwhelming sentiment, after conferring with multiple,

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht has had an eventful two weeks. After it was reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania on Feb. 5 that Knecht was being traded to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for center Mark Williams,

is that the Los Angeles Lakers should not have failed Mark Williams on his physical." — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 20, 2025 Statement from Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports Management ...

Free agent 7-footer Alex Len will sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, agent Mike Lelchitski tells ESPN. Len intended to sign with the Pacers but has decided to land in LA after the Lakers rescinded the Mark Williams trade and created new opportunity. pic.twitter.com/pjqV5HaK4n

The Lakers said they rescinded the trade "due to failure to satisfy a condition of the trade," which turned out to be Williams not passing their physical. While the Hornets looked for a way to challenge the Lakers’ decision, there has been nothing filed with the league office, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said at the All-Star Game.