The Mark Williams for Dalton Knecht trade made between the Hornets and Lakers was rescinded, per ESPN’s Shams Charania and other credible reporters. Per a follow up tweet from Charania: "Mark Williams' physical with the Lakers showed multiple issues and the team failed him on the exam — the physical was not failed due to his back,

The Los Angeles Lakers had a last-minute effort to trade for a big man before the NBA trade deadline. They dealt rookie Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, a 2030 pick swap, and a 2031 unprotected first-rounder to the Charlotte Hornets for Mark Williams.

The Los Angeles Lakers are back to square one on finding a long-term big man to play with superstar guard Luka Dončić. The Lakers shared on Saturday evening that the team’s deadline trade from Thursday with the Charlotte Hornets for center Mark Williams had been rescinded.

Per a report from ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Lakers trading of Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish and NBA Draft picks for Hornets center Mark Williams has been rescinde

On Sunday morning, former Lakers point guard and podcast host Patrick Beverley sent an expletive-laced warning to Lakers fans and management on the potential for a Dalton Knecht "villain era" in light of Los Angeles' original decision to send him to coach Charles Lee's Eastern Conference team.

The recent trade between the Lakers and the Hornets is not pushing through due to a reported failure on the side of Charlotte.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Dalton Knecht celebrates after scoring a three-point basket against the Los Angeles Clippers during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian) (Kevork Djansezian | AP)