Having the Lakers as the biggest winner of the trade deadline may seem obvious because Doncic — the best player who moved at the trade deadline — is now a member of the organization, but this move illustrates the thought process for this team moving forward.

NBA trade deadline has passed and one thing is certain: the Lakers came out on top. The Lakers pulled off one of the most jaw-dropping moves in recent memory by acquiring Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks.

The NBA world was rocked recently when the Los Angeles Lakers pulled off a blockbuster trade, sending star Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Luka Dončić, a move that reshaped the entire landscape of the league.

The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly acquired Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets for rookie Dalton Knecht and Cam Reddish, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.

The Charlotte Hornets have reportedly traded center Mark Williams to the Los Angeles Lakers for Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, a 2031 unprotected first-round pick and a 2030 pick swap, per Shams Charania of ESPN.

Former Tennessee basketball player Dalton Knecht is involved in a NBA trade with the Lakers to Charlotte, Shams Charania of ESPN announced. "The Los Angeles Lakers are trading Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, a 2031 unprotected first-round pick and a 2030 pick swap to the Charlotte Hornets for center Mark Williams, sources tell ESPN," Charania said.