Lakers’ Blockbuster Trade for Mark Williams Rescinded in Shocking Twist
February 9, 2025
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The Los Angeles Lakers’ trade with the Charlotte Hornets for center Mark Williams has been rescinded in a shocking twist.
The Lakers announced Saturday night that they have rescinded the trade due to the Hornets’ failure to satisfy a condition of the trade.
The trade was going to send Williams to Los Angeles for rookie guard Dalton Knecht, forward Cam Reddish, a 2030 first-round pick swap, and a 2031 unprotected first-round pick.
Now, Knecht and Reddish will return to Los Angeles, while Williams heads back to Charlotte.
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – FEBRUARY 03: Mark Williams #5 of the Charlotte Hornets plays against the Washington Wizards during their game at Spectrum Center on February 03, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – FEBRUARY 03: Mark Williams #5 of the Charlotte Hornets plays against the Washington Wizards during their game at Spectrum Center on February 03, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images
ESPN’s Bobby Marks provided more information on the turn of events:
“The trade was conditional on Mark Williams and Dalton Knecht reporting and passing a physical,” Marks wrote on X.
“Because the deadline has passed, the trade was not allowed to be amended.”
While it’s currently unknown was caused the Lakers to rescind the trade, Williams does have a lengthy medical history in his first few years in the league.
During his rookie year, he missed a total of 18 games due to multiple ankle sprains and a thumb injury, which he ended up undergoing offseason surgery to repair.
Then, during his second season, he dealt with back issues, and ended up missing 63 games.
This year, Williams had only appeared in 23 games due to foot and knee injuries.
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