The Hornets have been in contact with the NBA to explore options to dispute the Lakers' failed physical assessment of Mark Williams, sources told ESPN.

The Charlotte Hornets are expected to dispute the Los Angeles Lakers' claim that Mark Williams failed a physical assessment.

“The Charlotte Hornets have been in contact with the NBA as they explore options to dispute the Los Angeles Lakers' failed physical assessment of Mark Williams, sources tell ESPN,” Shams Charania said in a post. “The Williams/Dalton Knecht trade was nixed Saturday, and now Hornets weigh avenues to challenge.”