Lakers Rescind Trade for Hornets' Center Mark Williams

The trade was voided after failing to meet a key condition, leaving the Lakers without a proven big man following recent roster upheaval.

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that their trade for Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams was rescinded due to a failure to meet a condition of the agreement.
The deal, which would have sent rookie Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, and future draft considerations to Charlotte, was voided after the NBA trade deadline, preventing any amendments.
Speculation points to Mark Williams' injury history as a potential factor in the trade's cancellation, though no official reason was provided by the Lakers.
The Lakers, who recently traded Anthony Davis to Dallas for Luka Doncic, are now left without a reliable big man to complement their roster.
Despite the roster uncertainty, the Lakers have maintained strong recent performance, winning 11 of their last 13 games, including a 124-117 victory over Indiana.