The trade deadline deal that sent Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams to the Los Angeles Lakers was rescinded on Saturday night due to "multiple issues" that came up during his physical in L.A. Three days later,

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The Mark Williams trade, which was rescinded after he failed his physical with the Lakers, may not be dead after all.