The Charlotte Hornets made waves at the NBA trade deadline with a series of significant moves. The most notable transaction sent promising center Mark Williams to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for a package including guard Dalton Knecht,

The Lakers follow up their trade for Luka Dončić by adding talented young center Mark Williams from the Hornets.

In the 7-foot Williams, the Lakers believe they found a center who caters to the style that newly acquired All-Star Luka Doncic told GM Rob Pelinka he likes to play.