Just two days later, however, the trade was rescinded due to concerns over Williams' health. A few days before the Lakers' failed deal with the Hornets, Los Angeles traded center

With Knecht showing promise and Williams battling injuries, L.A. is betting on immediate fit over long-term upside.

Many GMs would have rested on their laurels after completing the biggest trade in NBA history to land Luka Doncic. But not Rob Pelinka, who went and made yet another big move, making a trade for young Hornets center Mark Williams in exchange for Dalton Knecht,

The Mark Williams trade saga has seemingly taken yet another turn. On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Lakers agreed to trade Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, a first-round pick in 2031 and swap rights on another first-round pick in 2030 to the Hornets for their young big man.

The NBA trade deadline is always chaotic, but Dalton Knecht just got hit with the ultimate emotional whiplash. The post Dalton Knecht’s Mental Toll From Hornets Trade Revealed as NBA Forced to Intervene in Lakers’ Failed Trade appeared first on EssentiallySports.

While the NBA trade deadline will be defined by the Los Angeles Lakers acquiring Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks, there was another instance that marked an odd change of events. The Lakers’ deal for Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams that was rescinded would have involved trading away Dalton Knecht and Cam Reddish,

Following an unsuccessful deal for a valuable frontcourt asset, the Los Angeles Lakers may acquire an above-the-rim forward.