Overview
- On The Old Man and the Three, Williams said, “Honestly, like, f—k y’all,” describing his frustration after the Lakers voided his February 2025 acquisition.
- The Lakers had rescinded the agreed trade with Charlotte after determining Williams failed their physical, sending him back to finish the season with the Hornets.
- Agent Jeff Schwartz previously disputed Los Angeles’ medical decision, citing multiple nationally recognized doctors who believed Williams should have passed.
- Williams acknowledged he trolled the Lakers with a smiley-face post following their first-round playoff exit, saying the jab came from lingering anger over the collapsed deal.
- After a June trade to Phoenix, Williams has been a regular contributor for the Suns; one outlet separately reported a recent league suspension for him after a fight, a claim not widely corroborated in these reports.