Lakers, Mark Williams

Lakers’ Front Office Scrambling for a Center After Mark Williams Trade Falls Apart
Now, with no legitimate center depth behind Jaxson Hayes, Rob Pelinka is back to square one. The buyout market is slim, but two names stand out as potential fits.
Lakers rescind trade for Mark Williams due to multiple issues with Hornets big man's physical, per report
The Los Angeles Lakers have rescinded the trade to acquire Charlotte Hornets big man Mark Williams after he failed the team's physical, per Shams Charania. The trade, widely seen
Lakers' trade for Hornets center Mark Williams rescinded
The Los Angeles Lakers' trade to acquire center Mark Williams from Charlotte has been rescinded, the team announced Saturday night.
Dwight Howard's response to Lakers needing a center after failed Mark Williams trade
The No. 1 overall pick in the 2004 draft, Howard played 18 seasons in the NBA, including three with the Lakers. His first stint was tumultuous, as his relationship with co-star Kobe Bryant was publicly strained and led him to leave the team after just a single season.
Mark Williams trade rescinded: What comes next for Lakers on buyout market and in the offseason
But with the Williams trade now rescinded, reportedly due to a failed physical, the Lakers are thinner up front than ever. Davis is gone and his replacement isn't coming aboard either. That leaves the Lakers with Jaxson Hayes as the only clear center on the team.
Lakers Legend Magic Johnson Drops Honest Take On Failed Mark Williams Trade
The Lakers canceled the trade after the Hornets failed to meet one of the conditions outlined in the agreement. Mark Williams’ unsuccessful physical exam was a major factor in the trade’s collapse. Upon hearing the news,
Nullification of Mark Williams Trade Surprises JJ Redick, What’s Next For The Lakers?
The Los Angeles Lakers and Charlotte Hornets trade deadline deal really didn’t happen. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Lakers rescinded their trade for Mark Williams because the 7-footer failed his physical.
Lakers Perfect Buyout Candidate Reportedly Looking to Sign Overseas Instead
The Los Angeles Lakers are back to searching for a center to anchor their frontcourt for the remainder of the NBA season.
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